Lionel Messi is the best paid footballer in the world. That is according to a new survey undertaken by French newspaper<em> L'Equipe</em> that found that the Barcelona forward tops the list for most money earned over a month. His total of £7.3 million (Dh34.7m) puts him ahead of arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo, with Atletico Madrid's Antonie Griezmann in third. Have a look at the top 10 in the gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.
