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BY: GURU JAY

Who are the richest athletes? This blog post acknowledges the highest paid in sports. Don’t forget to check out the accompanying video.

At number 10, Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Matt Ryan represents the only professional football player on the list. Tennis phenomenon Rafael Nadal follows Ryan. Then, pro golfer Phil Mickelson comes in 8^th.

I am shocked that no baseball players make the top 10 because Major League Baseball clubs notoriously sign lucrative long-term contracts. Then again, endorsements play a considerable role in total earnings. Number 6 Tiger Woods still endorses products but at a discount. Once Tiger starts winning Majors, his salary might triple with a premium.

Chronically injured and Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant grabs the fifth spot. Let’s hope the shooting guard recovers to full strength because when healthy Kobe is the most entertaining sportsman on Earth. Laker fans love snakes including the Black Mamba.

Great soccer forward Lionel Messi ranks 4^th. Have you seen his fast and quick footwork? Who can stop the speedy Lionel from dribbling?

LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Floyd Mayweather take the top 3 spots. This is befitting because they are the best athletes in their sports.

LeBron is the greatest all around all-star since Magic Johnson. How about Ronaldo, who is the most famous soccer star playing today? Finally, undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather built a name and bank account that the sport of boxing will remember forever. On May 2 2015, the best defensive prizefighter matches against the most lethal offensive attack, the magnificent Manny Pacquiao. Bet Mayweather will be number 1 again next year.

Lucky number 7 Roger Federer has something in common with Mayweather besides money making. In 1998, the tennis prodigy turned professional while still a teenager. Furthermore, Federer continually competes at the highest level like Mayweather, defying the laws of physics relating to distance/ time.

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Without further ado, your feature presentation…

Top 10 Richest Athletes

1. Floyd Mayweather $ 105 Million

2. Cristiano Ronaldo $ 80 Million

3. LeBron James $ 72.3 Million

4. Lionel Messi $ 64.7 Million

5. Kobe Bryant $ 61.5 Million

6. Tiger Woods $ 61.2 Million

7. Roger Federer $ 56.2 Million

8. Phil Mickelson $ 53.2 Million

9. Rafael Nadal $ 44.5 Million

10. Matt Ryan $ 43.8 Million

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10. Bob Marley

The music legend is the 10^th most popular celebrity on Facebook. Bob Marley’s fans worship him. They are obsessed over and highly devoted to Marley.

9. Katy Perry

As of now, Katy Perry ranks 9 on Facebook. However, she’s first on Twitter. She’ll eventually enter the top 5 because she’s scheduled to perform at the Super Bowl.

8. Lionel Messi

The Soccer superstar has amassed over 75 million Facebook likes. When you’re the best, you get respect. Few players play the game better than Lionel Messi.

7. Justin Bieber

If the Biebs finished high school, his classmates would have voted him most popular. Justin Bieber belongs to the world now. There’s no turning back.

6. Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson will soon reach 80 million Facebook fans. His impact on the world is still felt. He may be the most famous celebrity of all time.

5. Vin Diesel

Due to the success of the Fast & Furious franchise, Vin Diesel is number 5. The actor will soon past 90 million Facebook fans. Did you like Diesel in Guardians of the Galaxy?

4. Rihanna

Rihanna’s music reaches billions. That’s why RiRi ranks 4^th on Facebook. It’s a numbers game and Rihanna is a mathematician.

3. Eminem

The middle age rapper has 97 million Facebook likes. He causes controversy for a hobby. Check out Eminem Vs. Iggy Azalea.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo

The soccer world considers Cristiano Ronaldo to be the best. So, it makes sense that he has 104 million fans. He’s bigger than soccer.

1. Shakira

Shakira is second to none. The Beautiful Liarsinger has Latin America behind her. How long will she remain number 1?

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