Football lovers love to watch the thrill of intense and pressure-driven football match in the action of the football playground. Various style and antic plays of the football players have already earned several honours and money and grab the attention of the football fans which translates into a record amount of revenue. Sports lovers are not showing their interest in football matches on the playground only but also on different online sports and games including football, hockey, cricket, casino gambling, badminton and more which they can play comfortably from their home. There are several such online websites including Americasino.com and many more that provides the facilities of playing online games from the PC or mobile for the sports lovers.
However, those who are in the addiction of football games would love to know each and every update of the game including new rules and regulation, about their favourite players, goals, which players are running in the top list and many more other information. The best among the majority of the players who have earned the admiration of fans worldwide have always been the ones who have gotten the large share of the revenue by the beautiful game of football. So, according to the latest research, find the below list of the top 4 highest-paid football players of 2019:
- Lionel Messi: A five-time FIFA player of the Year winner and six-time European Golden Shoe winner, Lionel Messi has won the Laliga 10 times and also so many other tournaments several times. A major shortcoming of his career is that he has not won any national-level tournament. He was also got a three-month suspension and $50,000 fine by South American football governing body in 2019 after being accused as the body of corruption. Also fined $2.25 million for tax evasion.
Salary: $92M(Bonus included)
Endorsement deals: $35M
Nationality: Argentine
Club: Barcelona
Sponsors: Pepsi, Gatorade, Lays, Nike, MasterCard, Ooredoo, Jacobs & Co
- Cristiano Ronaldo: Ronaldo is a principal contestant in the race of the Greatest of All Time (GOAT). Five time FIFA player of the year and first player to win the English Premier League, the Laliga and Serie A and UEFA Champions League, Ronaldo is famous for his hard-working, extreme determination and burning drive for success. However, he paid $24 Million fine for tax and was also charged for the rape case in the USA for which Ronaldo denied the allegation.
Salary: $65M (Bonus included)
Endorsement deals: $44M
Nationality: Portugal
Club: Juventus
Sponsors: Nike, Electronic Arts, Herbalife, Alice, Fragrance, CR7 hotel, Clothing Line, Footwear
- Neymar Jr.: Neymar made headlines after he transferred to PSG at a record transfer fee of $263Million that made him the most costly player in the world. From then he has proved his worth for his side and has shown the total amount of $600 Million which would be paid to him both salary and bonuses. Though he already suffered various legal issues including tax evasion charge with the fine of $1.2 Million. In 2019, he also accused of raping a lady, however, the charges were dropped due to lack of evidence.
Salary: $75M (Bonus Included)
Endorsement Deals: $30M
Nationality: Brazilian
Club: Paris Saint-Germain
Sponsors: Nike, Milan, MasterCard, RedBull, Gillette, EA Sports, Beats by Dre
- Paul Pogba: He is the key player of France and already proved this is the 2018 World Cup Win. In 21016, he has been moved to Manchester United from the Italian side, Juventus with the transfer record of $120 Million. Another high income is his five year deal with Machester United that pays $20Million monthly.
Salary: $29M (Bonus included)
Endorsement deals: $4M
Nationality: French
Club: Manchester United
Sponsors: Adidas