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Ronaldo highest-paid athlete, footballers dominate top 10: Forbes

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May 17, 2024 15:05

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Portuguese supertar Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of the highest-paid athletes for a second year running.

Ronaldo also headed the list last year following his move to Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr.

The latest list of the highest-paid athletes released by Forbes reveals that the 39-year-old Portuguese forward earned $260 million over the past 12 months, up from $136m in the business magazine's 2023 listing.

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APac pay TV sector revenues up by $1.4bn: Report

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Mar 23, 2020 18:03

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No IPL means Rs100bn loss to sports sector: FICCI

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Mar 21, 2020 14:03

In a bear market, NBA star offers blockchain alternative to banks

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Mar 21, 2020 13:03

Leeds United College announces India educational link-up

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Mar 20, 2020 18:03

Cancellation could see $1bn value erosion for IPL: Study

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IPL uncertainty puts Disney+ Hotstar rollout on hold

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Discovery gets MIB ok to launch Eurosport in India

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Mar 19, 2020 17:03

Sehwag's 1st sportswear store opens in Ahmedabad

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MSD invests in fintech start-up; also its face

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