The world's 10 highest-earning sports stars have been released by Forbes - and you might recognize some of the names. In the report, published Thursday (May 15), Portuguese soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned the world's richest athlete earning an estimated $275 million.

Cristiano Ronaldo once again claimed the top spot on Forbes’ annual list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in his career. According to Forbes, the Portuguese football icon earned an estimated USD275 million over the past year.

Cristiano Ronaldo has clinched the top spot on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for 2025, amassing a staggering $275 million. This figure represents the third-highest annual earning for any athlete in Forbes' history.