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JUST IN: 20 Richest Footballers In The World In 2022 Revealed [Full list]

Manchester United icon, Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged the richest footballer in 2022.
The 36-year-old Portugal international has tied with England legend David Beckham for the number one position ahead of Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi.
Beckham retired from football in 2013 and the 46-year-old Manchester United legend is the current co-owner and president of MLS side Inter Miami and co-owner of Salford City.
The former England international also has enjoyed lucrative sponsorship deals with the likes of Adidas, Giorgio Armani, Pepsi, Gillette and the Haig Club and was paid eye-watering £150m to become the face of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
To determine the top 20 richest footballers past and present, Wealthy Gorilla compiled data from The Richest, Celebrity Net Worth and Forbes using their net worth estimates.
David Beckham’s $450m net worth put him side by side with Manchester United icon, Cristiano Ronaldo in the star-studded list.
Ronaldo is currently the best-paid player in the English top-flight after his sudden return to Old Trafford and a lucrative £485,000 contract.
The Portugal legend also has benefited from lucrative sponsorship deals with the likes of Nike, DAZN, Herbalife and Clear.
The 36-year-old former Real Madrid and Juventus superstar also has his business ventures outside of football, including his CR7 fashion brand and fragrances.
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Below are the 20 richest footballers in the world in 2022, according to Wealthy Gorilla.
20. Rio Ferdinand (retired): $75m
19. Willian (Corinthians): $75m
18. Arjen Robben (retired): $80m
17. Sergio Ramos (Paris Saint-Germain): $80m
16. Andres Iniesta (Vissel Kobe): $86m
15. Ronaldinho (retired): $90m
14. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (AC Milan): $90m
13. Didier Drogba (retired): $90m
12. Samuel Eto’o (retired): $95m
11. Kaka (retired): $95m
10. Eden Hazard (Real Madrid): $100m
9. Pele (retired): $100m
8. Francesco Totti (retired): $101.6m
7. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid): $125m
6. Wayne Rooney (retired): $145m
5. Alexandre Pato (Orlando City): $145m
4. Dave Whelan (retired): $220m
3. Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain): $400m
2. David Beckham (retired): $450m
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United): $450m
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UCL: ‘If You’re The Best Show It’ – Ramos Slams Lamine Yamal

Goncalo Ramos of Paris Saint-Germain has slammed Barcelona stars, Lamine Yamal and Pedri over comments before their Champions League clash on Tuesday.
Before the game, the Barça players were in a bullish mood with Yamal posting a somewhat teasing message on his Instagram Story.
In the post, the young Spain international was seen sitting on a railing and wearing the Spain jersey, with the caption, “Pressure?”
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The best young footballer in the world went on to post, “I’m back and the mission is back too.”
His teammate, Pedri also echoed the confidence during the news conference ahead of the game.
He said “It was a tough game and we want to avenge that defeat,” he talked about PSG’s win over Barça in the Champions League final last season.
READ ALSO:UCL: Spurs Snatch Late 2-2 Draw At Bodo/Glimt
However, they were made to eat their words as PSG beat in front of their fans.
Ramos, who was one of the scorers of the goals told reporters, “We’re the European champions, I can’t say more than that. If you’re the best, you have to show it on the pitch, not talk.”
Ramos’ teammate Vitinha, added, “We don’t give a damn. We don’t care, we just want to play the match, we won, and we’re happy about that.”
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EPL: Paul Merson Predicts Chelsea vs Liverpool, Arsenal vs West Ham, Other Fixtures

Former Arsenal player, Paul Merson has predicted the Premier League games taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
Bournemouth will tackle Fulham at the Vitality Stadium on Friday night, while Manchester United will face Sunderland on Saturday.
Chelsea will take on Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, while Arsenal will take on West Ham United at Emirates Stadium.
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Brentford will tackle Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on Sunday, while Everton will take on Crystal Palace.
Stating his predictions, Merson said via Sportskeeda:
Bournemouth 2-1 Fulham
Leeds United 2-2 Tottenham
Arsenal 3-0 West Ham
Man United 2-0 Sunderland
Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool
Aston Villa 2-0 Burnley
Everton 1-1 Crystal Palace
Newcastle United 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Wolves 1-2 Brighton
Brentford 1-2 Manchester City
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EPL: Arteta Gives Arsenal Injury Updates Ahead Of West Ham Clash

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of the visit of West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday.
Arteta has not ruled out Gabriel Magalhaes, after the Brazilian defender was substituted late in their 2-0 win over Olympiakos on Wednesday night.
“We’ll have to wait and see after training,” Arteta said.
“We haven’t done anything today. I’m not too concerned about him.”
READ ALSO:EPL: Arsenal Snatch Late 2-1 Win Against Newcastle
The Spaniard also confirmed that new signing Piero Hincapie will be fit after the upcoming international break.
“He will be available after the international break,” Arteta said.
“We will do everything as fast as possible, but this one comes too quick for him.”
Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke still remain injured for the Gunners.
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