Ronaldo Leapfrogs Messi in Forbes List of Top-Earning Players

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the match between West Ham United and Manchester United at The London Stadium in east London on Sept. 19, 2021. David Klein/Reuters

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reclaimed top spot in the list of the world’s highest-paid soccer players from Lionel Messi, according to Forbes.

Ronaldo, 36, rejoined United from Juventus in August after 12 years away, while Messi has swapped boyhood club Barcelona to join Paris St Germain.