Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are at the peak of their sporting powers but the brand they’ve built over the years is still unparalleled. According to Celebritynetworth.com, 2022’s highest-paid athlete Lionel Messi boasts a net worth of £480million....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
While Manchester United’s superstar is worth a reported £363million. Below are two sportsmen who are richer than Messi and Ronaldo.
1. Lebron James
This year, four-times NBA champion LeBron James, became the first active player in National Basketball Association history with a net worth of $1bn.
James built his wealth not only through his NBA earnings, but careful investments in property and businesses, which have given him ownership stakes in valuable franchises such as the Fenway Sports Group, the owner of the Boston Red Sox.
2. Tiger Woods
The golfer’s net worth is at least $1 billion. Although he has played in only The Masters and PGA Championship over the past few months and did not participate in any tournaments during the 2021 calendar year, that figure alone would make him the 14th-highest-paid athlete in the world.
Woods also has a diverse set of money-making ventures. He owns a golf course design business and a live production company. Woods has won 15 major championships in his career, sitting behind Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18. Woods also has accumulated 81 career PGA Tour victories – the second most in the history of the sport.
