Messi, Ronaldo, Hamilton: Forbes reveal the world's top 10 highest paid athletesPublished13 May 2021Image source, EPAImage caption, 10. Kevin Durant: Brooklyn Nets basketball star Kevin Durant earned 拢53m. Forbes said figures include all prize money, salaries and bonuses earned during the 12-month period and an estimate of sponsorship deals, appearance fees and licensing income made off-the-field.Image source, ReutersImage caption, 9. Tom Brady: The American football legend made 拢54m from big deals to represent brands - oh and winning the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't hurt either!Image source, EPAImage caption, 8. Lewis Hamilton: The Formula 1 world champion was the only Briton in the top 10, with earnings of 拢58.3m over the last year, after an incredible season where he won 11 races.Image source, ReutersImage caption, 7. Roger Federer: The Swiss tennis legend, who topped last year's list, racked up 拢64m mostly from sponsorships with brands like Rolex, Credit Suisse and Uniqlo.Image source, EPAImage caption, 6. Neymar: The PSG and Brazil striker has a huge social media following making him a major draw for brands. He is an ambassador for Puma and even partnered with Fortnite to create his own in-game skin.Image source, EPAImage caption, 5. LeBron James: The four-time NBA basketball champion kicks off the top five with earnings of 拢68.7m. Not only is he smashing it on the court, LeBron will star in his first movie 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' this summer.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, 4. Dak Prescott: The NFL quarterback launches himself into the top 10 list after signing a mega contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys helping him make 拢76m.Image source, ReutersImage caption, 3. Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal and Juventus forward Ronaldo earned 拢85m mainly through his football salary, a sponsorship deal with Nike and his range of companies.Image source, EPAImage caption, 2. Lionel Messi: The Barcelona and Argentina forward set a record as the highest-earning footballer after bringing home 拢92m.Image source, PA MediaImage caption, 1. Conor McGregor: The mixed martial artist was the world's highest paid athlete over the past 12 months earning just shy of 拢128m from money made from his fights, the sale of his alcohol company and a growing list of endorsements.More on this storyElon Musk becomes richest person in the worldPublished10 January 2021Rihanna is the world's richest female musician!Published13 May 2020Ed Sheeran makes it onto the Rich ListPublished9 May 2019