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

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4 years ago

January 8, 2022

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.

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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Former WWE Champion Hulk Hogan Is Dead

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1 day ago

July 24, 2025

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Wrestling legend and movie star Hulk Hogan is dead.

Hulk Hogan was 71 years old.

TMZ Sports broke the news of his passing, saying he died in his home in Clearwater, Florida, early on Thursday..

The report said several police vehicles and EMTs were parked outside his home.

Hogan’s wife, Sky had a few weeks ago denied reports that he was in a coma.

She claimed that his heart was “strong” in the aftermath of recent surgeries.

Hogan was known for many professions but the most popular was wrestling.

He also starred in movies like Rocky III, No Hold Barred and Gremlins 2: The New Batch.

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Pre-season: Why I Dropped Timber, Gabriel Magalhães From Arsenal Squad vs AC Milan – Arteta

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2 days ago

July 24, 2025

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has revealed why Gabriel Magalhães and Jurrien Timber were out of the squad for their 1-0 win over AC Milan on Wednesday night.

Bukoyo Saka’s lone strike was all the Gunners needed to beat the Italian side in Singapore on Wednesday.

Magalhães did not take part in the game due to a niggle, while Timber is yet to return to full training.

After the game the former Manchester City assistant coach said he did not involve the two defenders in the game to minimise risk ahead of the new season.

The Spaniard would not want to use players who are not fully fit.

He said via Football London, “With Jurrien he is still not there. He is still not fully training yet with us. Gabby had a little niggle the other day in training.”

He noted that Magalhães has been out so long hence the need to manage him.

Speaking about Saka, who had an injury layoff last season, Arteta said the winger is back to his best.

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Transfer: Real Madrid Agree To Alonso’s Two Requests

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July 24, 2025

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Real Madrid have agreed to their manager Xabi Alonso’s two requests amid the ongoing summer transfer window.

As reported by Madrid Zone, via Cadena SER, Alonso has informed Real Madrid that he wants Dani Ceballos to stay at the club beyond this summer transfer window.

The report added that Alonso also told Real Madrid not to sell any midfielder this summer, adding that the Los Blancos agreed to his request.

Recall that Ceballos has been linked with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu this summer.

The former Arsenal star has been linked with a move to Spanish La Liga side Real Betis this summer.

This comes after Luka Modric’s departure from the Los Blancos earlier this month.

Alonso is keen to strengthen his squad ahead of the new 2025/26 LaLiga campaign after their exit at the Club World Cup at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain some days ago.