![From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest? From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest?](https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/1200x800/public/d8/images/canvas/2021/06/16/ff81a463-6946-4c56-9f5a-ec885a487b17_19c7f3f5.jpg?itok=kKiZPmQq&v=1623834677)
From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest?
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A Fortune: How much does Cristiano Ronaldo earn just for using this brand? | El Futbolero US International Players
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Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or: Nike makes Real Madrid forward cleats covered in real diamonds - Sports Illustrated
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Stunning €162 Million Nike Deal Includes €4 Million Ballon d'Or Bonus - SPORTbible
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Cristiano Ronaldo earns £14m MORE from Instagram than he does from Juventus putting Messi and Kylie Jenner to shame | The Sun
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