Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi: Who is The Highest Paid Footballer of 2024?

1/5: The highest-paid football player in 2024 is Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo, who commands a reported incredible $330 million a year pay. / Image: X/Al-Nassr

2/5: After signing with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, Brazilian sensation Jr. Neymar received a reported whopping $164 million in salary, catapulting him into the top earners in the football world. / Image: AP

3/5: Karim Benzema, a former star player for Real Madrid who is now with Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, is among the top three players in the world in terms of income with an annual salary of $162m, reports. / Image: AP

4/5: With a yearly salary of $100 million, Lionel Messi's transfer to Inter Miami in MLS has revitalised sport in North America and cemented his place among the top five earners. / Image: AP

5/5: Norwegian striker Erling Haaland's success at Manchester City has increased his salary to $72.5 million, highlighting his ascent to the pinnacle of the game. / Image: AP