![From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest? From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest?](https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2021/06/16/ff81a463-6946-4c56-9f5a-ec885a487b17_19c7f3f5.jpg)
From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest?
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Man Utd News: Manchester United's condition to allow Cristiano Ronaldo to leave: Departure on loan if he extends his contract | Marca
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Manchester United terminate Cristiano Ronaldo contract with immediate effect after explosive interview - CBSSports.com
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Cristiano Ronaldo not travelling with Manchester United squad for pre-season tour of Asia as club gives him extra time off to deal with 'family issue'
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Adidas respond to claims Nike were happy to keep Cristiano Ronaldo due to Lionel Messi worry - Mirror Online
![Cristiano Ronaldo signs his Man Utd contract as returning hero vows to take Red Devils 'back where they deserve to be' | The Sun Cristiano Ronaldo signs his Man Utd contract as returning hero vows to take Red Devils 'back where they deserve to be' | The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/6037c656-bb49-469c-bdab-dcd9f7a78705.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo signs his Man Utd contract as returning hero vows to take Red Devils 'back where they deserve to be' | The Sun
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Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Manchester United After Agreement to Terminate Contract | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
![Adidas issues Lionel Messi statement after it was reported that Nike were happier to keep Cristiano Ronaldo Adidas issues Lionel Messi statement after it was reported that Nike were happier to keep Cristiano Ronaldo](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2022/10/23fbb-16661590550288-1920.jpg)
Adidas issues Lionel Messi statement after it was reported that Nike were happier to keep Cristiano Ronaldo
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The six Manchester United players who will be out of contract next summer including Cristiano Ronaldo - Steven Railston - Manchester Evening News
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