Ronaldo tops Forbes list for highest paid athletes globally for the fourth time in his career.

Cristiano Ronaldo secures the top spot on Forbes' highest-paid athletes list, reaching a record $260 million in earnings. His move to Al-Nassr and off-field deals like Nike and Binance contribute to this success. Golfer John Rahm follows, propelled by joining the LIV Golf tour, earning $218 million. Lionel Messi ranks third after his transfer to Inter Miami and lucrative endorsements with Adidas and Apple, totaling $135 million. LeBron James, nearing a potential final Olympic appearance, earns $128.2 million. The list's cutoff is $45.2 million, with 10 new faces and eight returnees. NBA dominates with 19 athletes, followed by NFL and global soccer. Notable retirees like Serena Williams and Roger Federer feature, hinting at potential retirement for Ronaldo and James.