#2 of 10 World’s Highest-Paid Athletes In 2014 And How They Made Their Money

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#2 Cristiano Ronaldo Total Earnings: $80 million Salary/winnings: $52 million Endorsements: $28 million 

The Portugal and Real Madrid star was voted the sport’s most valuable player in the world in 2013, the second time in his career, after scoring 69 goals in 59 club and country competitions. Real Madrid rewarded him with a record 5-year contract worth $206 million.