"Forbes" for the third year in a row named the forward of the Portugal national team and Real Madrid team Cristiano Ronaldo as the highest-paid footballer in the world. According to "Forbes", C. Ronaldo earned $82 million in 2015, of which $53 million was his salary and additional bonuses for victories. The player earned 'only' $29 million from contracts with sponsors. In 2014, the Portuguese earned $3 million less - $79 million. In second place in terms of income is C. Ronaldo's opponent and rival for the title of the best footballer on the planet, the forward of the Barcelona team and the player of the Argentina national team Lionel Messi - he earned $77 million last year ($51 million - salary and $26 million - sponsorship money). In third place is the Swede Zlatan Ibrahimović - his bank account increased by $37 million last year, of which $30 million was salary. Also in the top ten are: 4. Neymar (Barcelona) - $36 million (14 salary and 22 endorsements). 5. G. Bale (Real Madrid) - 34 (24 and 10). 6. W. Rooney (Manchester United) - 26 (20 and 6). 7. S. Aguero (Manchester City) - 24 (17 and 7). 8. L. Suarez (Barcelona) - 23 (18 and 5). 9. E. Hazard (Chelsea) - 22 (18 and 4). 10. C. Fabregas (Chelsea) - 21 (16 and 5)."
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