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Cristiano Ronaldo replaces Messi as highest-earning footballer in the world

Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo [Reuters, David Klein]

Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo is now the highest-paid footballer in the world, according to the latest ranking released by Forbes.

Ronaldo will pocket $125m (Sh13billion) before taxes at Man United in the 2021-22 season, with $70m (Sh7billion) coming from his salary and bonuses at Old Trafford.

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