India, May 22 -- A few hours after conquering Saudi Arabia as the Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved a personal milestone, claiming the top spot on Forbes' 2026 list of the world's highest-paid athletes. The Portuguese football legend has earned more than $300 million over the past 12 months to retain the top spot.Ronaldo has been the world's highest-paid athlete for the fourth straight year. In fact, it was the sixth time that the Real Madrid icon has topped Forbes' list, equalling the record of Michael Jordan for the most No. 1 finishes. Only Tiger Woods remains ahead of the duo with 11 top finishes.

Cristiano Ronaldo Sets Earning Record As A Soccer Player

Having breached the $300-million mark, Ronaldo matched the earnin...