Cristiano Ronaldo was the highest paid athlete of 2024, according to a list compiled by Sportico, earning a reported $260 million, but no female athletes featured in the top 100.

Renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the highest-paid athlete of 2024 by Sportico. The superstar's total earnings for the year stood at a staggering $260 million. The income mainly came from his salary and winnings worth $215 million, playing for Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr and Portugal's national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo remains the world's highest-paid athlete in 2024, earning $260 million. The top 100, dominated by male athletes, earned $6.2 billion, with no women featured. Coco Gauff led as the highest-earning female athlete at $30.

The 2024 list of highest-paid athletes was unveiled on Wednesday with a familiar name atop the list. Per Sportico, Cristiano Ronaldo ranked in the top spot for the second straight year, earning a whopping $260 million.