Cristiano Ronaldo knocked off top spot as 29-year-old Spaniard becomes world’s highest-paid sportsma
The world's highest-paid athlete is now Spanish golfer Jon Rahm, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo, the star player for Al Nassr.Rahm is the current Masters winner and the third-ranked golfer in the world. The Spaniard, who was a fervent opponent of the dissident Saudi-backed LIV tour, dramatically changed his mind and signed a contract for the 2024 season. According to Metro, in doing so, the 29-year-old surpassed Ronaldo's earnings for the entire year. As the highest-paid athlete in 2023, Rahm ($30