Cristiano Ronaldo leads the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes. Boxing star Canelo Alvarez ranks second. Lionel Messi comes in third place among top sports earners.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been ranked first on the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes. The soccer star earns more than any other sports figure this year. Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez sits in second place. Lionel Messi follows in third position. The ranking highlights the strong earning power of football players like Ronaldo and Messi. Their on-field success and business deals help them stay at the top of the money list. This shows how popular the sport remains around the world.