Sport-Ronaldo tops Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes again, Rahm second

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Okhdood v Al Nassr - Prince Hathloul Sports City Stadium, Najran, Saudi Arabia - May 9, 2024 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the match REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

(Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career while Spanish golfer Jon Rahm moved up to second following his sensational switch to Saudi-backed LIV Golf.

Ronaldo became the world's highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr and Forbes said the 39-year-old's estimated total earnings were in the region of $260 million, an all-time high for a soccer player.