![From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest? From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest?](https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2021/06/16/ff81a463-6946-4c56-9f5a-ec885a487b17_19c7f3f5.jpg)
From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest?
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Adidas worker from Indonesia, who made soccer shoes for Messi, asks THIS to the Argentina footballer
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Messi joined the billionaire boys club thanks to endorsement deals with the likes of Adidas, a hotel and clothing label | The US Sun
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Adidas issues Lionel Messi statement after it was reported that Nike were happier to keep Cristiano Ronaldo
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Nike lost contract with Lionel Messi due to trivial mistake that tarnished relationship before Argentine superstar signed up with Adidas: Reports
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Adidas respond to claims Nike were happy to keep Cristiano Ronaldo due to Lionel Messi worry - Mirror Online
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Lionel Messi wore Nike boots in unearthed photos before inking Adidas 'billionaire' deal - Daily Star
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