Cristiano Ronaldo was never going to break the 100-international-goal barrier with a scruffy tap-in from 3 yards. If his previous achievements have taught us anything about the Portugal captain, it is that the spectacular is always preferable to the mundane. So it was fitting that he became only the second men's player in history to hit 100 goals for his country with a stunning free kick against Sweden to bring up his century. And it should surprise nobody that he went on to score a second in the 2-0 Nations League victory Tuesday to take his Portugal haul to 101 goals. That is what Ronaldo is all about: Even when he records a new milestone, he instantly moves on to the next target. - Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) - ESPN+ viewer's guide: Bundesliga, Serie A, MLS, FA Cup and more The Juventus forward will turn 36 in February, but he is now only eight away from equalling the men's world record for international goals -- the 109-goal mark set by Iran's Ali Da...
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has emerged as the world's highest-paid football player, according to Forbes magazine , the first time a player other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the list in eight years. Mbappe, 23, is estimated to earn $128 million for the 2022-23 season before agents' fees, a record for Forbes' annual rankings, with PSG teammate Messi second at $120m and Manchester United 's Ronaldo ($100m) occupying the third spot. PSG's Neymar ($87m) and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah ($53m) rounded off the top five. Erling Haaland , who has made a blistering start to his Manchester City career after joining the club from Borussia Dortmund this summer, makes his debut in the top 10 with earnings of $39m. The rise of Mbappe and Haaland, the only players under the age of 30 on the list, signals a shift in the global game, the Forbes report ...
Lionel Messi The way football has become a money-making behemoth is seldom seen anywhere. The beautiful game has become a commercial magnet raking in the moolah when it comes to lucrative partnerships and brand endorsements. The best players are snapped up by the big brands and commercial players off the pitch. According to Forbes, the top 10 highest-paid footballers are set to earn $570m through combined salaries and endorsements. So, today we break down the annual revenues of the top 10 highest-paid footballers in the world. (All figures in US$). 10. David de Gea β $27m David De Gea David de Gea is the only goalkeeper in this list. The Spaniard has been an immovable presence in goal for Manchester United ever since he signed in 2011. He has gone on to acclaim world-class status at Old Trafford, despite some shaky performances over the past few seasons. But, his importance to Manchester United is undeniable, as he is their second highest-earning player (behind Paul Pogba), He has feat...
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