Forbes' 2026 highest-paid athletes list ranks Cristiano Ronaldo first ($300M), followed by Canelo Alvarez ($170M) and Lionel Messi ($140M). Canelo earned $160M from fights despite a 1-1 record. LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani round out the top five.
Ronaldo tops Forbes highest-paid athletes list
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