#20 James Harden. The Houston Rockets basketball star had earnings of $47.7m last year, according to Forbes.
#20 James Harden. The Houston Rockets basketball star had earnings of $47.7m last year, according to Forbes.
#19 Phil Mickelson. The left-handed American golfer had earnings of $48.4m. Of that sum, $12.4m was in prize money, and $36m in endorsements.
#19 Phil Mickelson. The left-handed American golfer had earnings of $48.4m. Of that sum, $12.4m was in prize money, and $36m in endorsements.
=#17 Mike Trout. The Los Angeles Angels baseball player earned $50.6m.
=#17 Mike Trout. The Los Angeles Angels baseball player earned $50.6m.
=#17 Novak Djokovic. The tennis superstar earned $50.6m.
=#17 Novak Djokovic. The tennis superstar earned $50.6m.
#16 Russell Westbrook. The Houston Rockets star had earnings of $53.7m.
#16 Russell Westbrook. The Houston Rockets star had earnings of $53.7m.
=#13 Lewis Hamilton, the Formula One world champion has earnings of $55m.
=#13 Lewis Hamilton, the Formula One world champion has earnings of $55m.
=#13 Khalil Mack. Outside lineback for the Chicago Bears, $55m.
=#13 Khalil Mack. Outside lineback for the Chicago Bears, $55m.
=#13 Anthony Joshua. The British boxer earned $55m.
=#13 Anthony Joshua. The British boxer earned $55m.
#12 Ben Roethlisberger, The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback had earnings of $55.5m.
#12 Ben Roethlisberger, The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback had earnings of $55.5m.
#11 Tiger Woods. The American golfer had earnings of $63.9m. Of that $9.9m was in prize money, and £54m in endorsements.
#11 Tiger Woods. The American golfer had earnings of $63.9m. Of that $9.9m was in prize money, and £54m in endorsements.
#10 Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets star. $65.4m.
#10 Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets star. $65.4m.
#9 Stephen Curry, of the Golden State Warriors, $79.8m.
#9 Stephen Curry, of the Golden State Warriors, $79.8m.
#8 LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers basketball star earned $89m.
#8 LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers basketball star earned $89m.
#7 Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for Green Bay Packers, had earnings of $89.3m.
#7 Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for Green Bay Packers, had earnings of $89.3m.
#6 Russell Wilson. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback had an income of $89.5m.
#6 Russell Wilson. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback had an income of $89.5m.
#5 Roger Federer. The Swiss tennis legend had an income of $93.4m. Only $7.4m was in prize money, and the remaining $86m in endorsements.
#5 Roger Federer. The Swiss tennis legend had an income of $93.4m. Only $7.4m was in prize money, and the remaining $86m in endorsements.
#4 Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican boxer, a four-division world champion, brought in $94m.
#4 Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican boxer, a four-division world champion, brought in $94m.
#3 Neymar. The PSG star earned $105m.
#3 Neymar. The PSG star earned $105m.
#2 Cristiano Ronaldo. Juventus and Portugal, earnings of $109m.
#2 Cristiano Ronaldo. Juventus and Portugal, earnings of $109m.
#1 Lionel Messi. The Barcelona star topped the money rankings for last year according to Forbes, with earnings of $127 million, of which $92m was salary and a further $35m in endorsements.
#1 Lionel Messi. The Barcelona star topped the money rankings for last year according to Forbes, with earnings of $127 million, of which $92m was salary and a further $35m in endorsements.

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As the world's top sports stars wait for the action to resume, here's what the top 20 earned last year - in pictures

The biggest earners over the last 12 months - and we can't wait to see them perform again

Dominic Hart

April 16, 2020

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With coronavirus wreaking havoc on events around the world, sports stars have been frustrated, along with millions of fans.

The action might have come to a standstill, leaving them kicking their heels, doing their best to keep fit, and waiting for the crisis to pass so they can get back to what they do best.

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Sport is all about achievement, the glory of winning and getting the better of opponents whether as an individual or as part of a team.

But there is no denying the best performers get well rewarded for their efforts.

Many have donated to the coronavirus cause - Lionel Messi, Roger Federer, Cristiano Ronaldo - to name a few, from their vast funds.

These are the 20 best paid sports people in the planet, and Forbes compiled a list of their earnings in prize money and endorsements over 2019.

To see who earned the most, in reverse order, swipe the pictures.

The Forbes listings show just how much the top twenty athletes in the world earned last year. Here they are in reverse order. To see the next picture, just swipe.

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League final:

Who: Real Madrid v Liverpool
Where: NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Kiev, Ukraine
When: Saturday, May 26, 10.45pm (UAE)
TV: Match on BeIN Sports

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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The flights

Emirates flies from Dubai to Phnom Penh via Yangon from Dh2,700 return including taxes. Cambodia Bayon Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air offer return flights from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap from Dh250 return including taxes. The flight takes about 45 minutes.

The hotels

Rooms at the Raffles Le Royal in Phnom Penh cost from $225 (Dh826) per night including taxes. Rooms at the Grand Hotel d'Angkor cost from $261 (Dh960) per night including taxes.

The tours

A cyclo architecture tour of Phnom Penh costs from $20 (Dh75) per person for about three hours, with Khmer Architecture Tours. Tailor-made tours of all of Cambodia, or sites like Angkor alone, can be arranged by About Asia Travel. Emirates Holidays also offers packages. 

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The specs: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo

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Price, base / as tested: Dh182,178
Engine: 3.7-litre V6
Power: 350hp @ 7,400rpm
Torque: 374Nm @ 5,200rpm
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