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    Ultimate couples in football rich list, as Ronaldo and Rodriguez’s wealth is revealed – but they are not No1

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    WHEN footballers fall for talented entrepreneurs, the result is often an unstoppable power couple.These ten make the ultimate duos in the game’s rich list – boasting eye-watering wealths.
    Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are one of football’s power couples
    Georgina Rodriguez has made a name for herself in fashion and on reality TVCredit: Instagram @georginagio
    Paige Milian and Raheem Sterling are at No10 with a £37m combined net worth
    As you can expect Cristiano Ronaldo and his Wag Georgina Rodriguez make the cut.
    However, they are not the wealthiest in the beautiful game.
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    10. Raheem Sterling and Paige Milian, £37m
    Raheem has dated Paige since his QPR days, when they were teenagers.
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    She used to work at JD Sports, where she caught the Chelsea winger’s eye.
    Paige has since become a influencer, and manages several properties.
    They have two children together, while Raheem has a daughter from a previous relationship.
    9. Thomas Muller and Lisa Trede, £44m
    Bayern Munich and Germany legend Muller’s wife Lisa is a famous dressage rider who owns a stable farm.
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    In 2014, she took home a silver medal at the Bavarian U25 state competition, while she also earned a spot in the German Masters after finishing third in the Stuttgart Open in 2019.
    The pair met in 2007, marrying just two years later.
    The couple do not have children, which probably helps the bank balance. 
    Thomas Muller and wife Lisa married in 2009Credit: Getty
    Lisa is a dressage riderCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
    8. Mario and Ann-Kathrin Gotze, £68m
    Stunning Ann-Kathrin is a model and influencer, who has appeared on several reality TV shows.
    She got her break on Germany’s Next Top Model, and has since become a go-to for paid partnership deals with underwear and swimwear brands on Instagram.
    The two met in 2012, and were the talk of the German tabloids.
    They said their ‘I do’s’ six years later.
    Mario Götze and Ann-Kathrin Götze are one of Germany’s glam celebrity couplesCredit: Getty
    Ann-Kathrin is a former Germany’s Next Top Model contestant
    7. Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic, £85m
    German World Cup winner Schweinsteiger is marred to tennis ace Ana Ivanovic – a former world No1 who won the 2008 French Open.
    And he took a leaf out of Hugh Grant’s book when he proposed to the Serb beauty.
    The ex-Man Utd star hired a park that was used in the film Notting Hill to ask for his beloved’s hand in marriage.
    Who said romance was dead?
    Bastian Schweinsteiger used the film Notting Hill to inspire his proposal to Ana IvanovicCredit: Instagram @anaivanovic
    Ana Ivanovic was a former tennis No1Credit: Getty
    6. Robert and Anna Lewandowska, £104m
    Robert Lewandowski and Polish Wag Anna are one of football’s glam duos.
    Both are successful in their own fields – Robert is arguably Poland’s greatest ever player and a Bayern Munich legend.
    While Ana was a karate champion and is now raking in millions as a nutritionist through books, a food line and blog.
    She has been credited with prolonging his career at the top level by honing his diet.
    Robert Lewandowski and Anna Lewandowska are a football super coupleCredit: Getty
    Ana Lewandowska has made a fortune as a nutritionistCredit: Instagram @annalewandowska
    5. Sergio Ramos and Pilar Rubio, £120m
    Sergio Ramos is one of the world’s most successful footballers.
    He lifted every trophy imaginable with Real Madrid, where he earned cult status, and also won the World Cup with Spain.
    His gorgeous wife Pilar is a Spanish TV reporter and presenter.
    They got together in 2012, before marrying in 2019, and have four children.
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    Pilar Rubio and Sergio Ramos cut striking figures on the red carpetCredit: Getty
    Beautiful Pilar Rubio is a TV presenter and modelCredit: Getty
    4. Wayne and Coleen Rooney, £181m
    Wayne’s fortune was swelled by huge paydays as a player with Man Utd.
    Boot deals with Adidas, various other sponsorships, and now a manager’s income has supplemented his net worth.
    But in recent times it’s Coleen who is making a packet – through Disney with a documentary about her infamous Wagatha Christie trial.
    And previously, with her autobiography and children’s books.
    Wayne and Coleen Rooney have a staggering wealthCredit: Splash
    Coleen’s Real Wagatha Story on Disney was a big hitCredit: Getty
    3. Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo, £182m
    It’s fair to say the majority of their shared wealth stems from Messi.
    The Argentinian is currently earning around £16million-per-year in the MLS playing for Inter Miami.
    Antonella trained as a dentist.
    But, thanks to her good looks she signed as a model with designer Ricky Sarkany and has designed her own threads too.
    Lionel Messi and wife Antonella Roccuzzo are childhood sweetheartsCredit: Getty
    Antonella Roccuzzo shows off her amazing bikini body that has scored modelling dealsCredit: instagram/antonelaroccuzzo
    2. Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez, £411m
    A surprise, perhaps, to not see them top of the tree. Although, their time will come.
    Ronaldo is the highest paid playing sports star on the planet.
    His contract with Al-Nassr is said to be worth £173million-per-year.
    Gorgeous Georgina, a former shop assistant with Gucci, is making her own money though – starring in her own Netflix documentary I Am Georgina – think Kardashians but with football.
    Georgina Rodriguez has become a reality TV star like the KardashiansCredit: Instagram
    1. David and Victoria Beckham, £412m
    Spice Girl legend Victoria is THE original Wag and her fortune helps her and Becks take top spot by a mere £1million.
    She was part of the Baden-Baden crew at the 2006 World Cup, although she was clearly queen.
    Not only is she a pop superstar, the glamorous singer has conquered the fashion world with her high-end line.
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    David, still, holds ambassador roles for various fashion and lifestyle brands, while ‘Brand Beckham’ itself got a shot in the arm with a recent Netflix series about his life.
    That’s on top of the millions he made as a footballer, of course.
    Victoria and David Beckham are football’s richest coupleCredit: Getty
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      Ultimate Lionesses rich list as Lauren James’ net worth is revealed – but Euro 2022 top scorer doesn’t feature

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      THE best women footballers are getting the credit they deserve and the salaries to boot.Buoyed by the success of the Lionesses famous Euros victory in 2022, many of those saw pay increases over the past year or so.
      Lauren James is one of the WSL’s highest paid players
      Chloe Kelly has become a national treasure after her Euros and World Cup exploits
      England’s No1 Mary Earps makes the top 10Credit: Reuters
      The WSL continues to gather more financial clout with clubs reporting higher revenues and there is a belief that it could even become a billion pound industry within a decade.
      That means the players will only go on to earn more in the hope that equality with the men’s game will finally be achieved.
      However, these Lionesses are currently raking it in for club and country – thanks to off the pitch sponsorships, as well as big pay days from their clubs.
      Incredibly, England’s Euro 2022 top scorer and Ballon d’Or runner up Beth Mead does not feature.
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      But who is the richest England Women’s star, according to figures online?
      #10 Mary Earps, £1million
      England’s No1 Earps saw her net worth sky rocket after her performances at the World Cup.
      She is now believed to earn around £250,000-per-year as a Man Utd star.
      Away from the pitch, she launched her own clothing range MAE27 after the furore over Nike not selling her jersey to fans.
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      The 30-year-old is seen as the world’s best goalkeeper.
      #10 Alessia Russo, £1million
      Arsenal made Russo a priority signing in the summer from Man Utd.
      Not only is she a brilliant centre forward, she is a commercial sportswoman.
      The 24-year-old has deals with Adidas, Gucci, PlayStation and Beats by Dre.
      Her contract with Arsenal is said to be worth more than £100,000 per annum.
      Alexa Russo boasts deal with Nike, Gucci, PlayStation and Beats by DreCredit: Getty
      Russo has become a cover girl for the sport
      8. Lauren Hemp, £1.1million
      Back in 2022, Lauren, 23, signed a contract extension with Man City.
      It is believed it bumped her wages up to £400,000 annually.
      The four-time PFA Women’s Young Player of the Year winner is one of England’s most exciting players.
      She is sponsored by Nike.
      Lauren Hemp has established herself as an England regularCredit: Getty
      Hemp, with Usain Bolt, has made a name for herself outside of football
      7. Alex Greenwood, £1.2million
      A seasoned centre half for club and country, Greenwood’s consistency has seen her well-rewarded.
      Her club, Man City are believed to pay her around £200,000-per-year.
      Because of her status, Alex is now beginning to bring in more sponsors.
      Garmin UK have just inked a deal with the defender.
      Dependable Alex Greenwood is believed to be worth around £1.2mCredit: Getty
      Greenwood recently inked a sponsorship deal with Garmin UK
      6. Keira Walsh £1.4 million
      In 2022, Walsh became the most expensive women’s footballer ever when Barcelona signed her from Man City for £400,000.
      It is believed the Catalans pay her an annual salary over £100,000.
      As a Nike athlete, the 26-year-old will also be on a retainer with them.
      McDonald’s utilise her services for a fun day football sessions.
      Keira Walsh is the world’s most expensive footballerCredit: Getty

      5. Fran Kirby, £1.6million
      Kirby is reportedly paid around £310,000 per year at Chelsea.
      She is also sponsored by Visa and Nike, so is likely to be on handsome deals with them.
      The forward, 30, is the Blues all-time top scorer with 103 goals.
      She is a two-time recipient of the PFA Women’s Players’ Player of the Year, in 2017 and 2021.
      Fran Kirby is the Chelsea all-time scorer and a star for EnglandCredit: Getty
      Kirby attends an F1 race with pal and teammate Beth Mead
      4. Lauren James, £1.8million
      A rising star in the women’s game, Lauren isn’t even close to brother Reece James when it come to pay days.
      But, it was reported she makes around £350,000-per-year at Chelsea.
      Brands including Nike, Google Pixel, Optimum Nutrition, Barclays, and Sure all believe in her.
      At just 22, Lauren is the future of the game.
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      Lauren James is the future of the English women’s teamCredit: Getty

      3. Chloe Kelly, £2.3million
      The Man City forward, 25, became a cult hero after firing England to victory against the Germans in the Euro 2022 final.
      Her brilliant and empowering celebration made her perfect fodder for sponsors, with Land Rover reportedly tying her up to a deal worth around £1.5million, and she posed for Calvin Klein.
      It is not widely known how much she earns with her club.
      However, the average base salary for a Man City player is £75,000.
      Chloe Kelly has become an icon of the LionessesCredit: Reuters
      Kelly posed for a Calvin Klein photoshoot
      2. Lucy Bronze, £3.5million
      Lucy, 32, has been an established star of the women’s game for several years.
      Currently starring at Barcelona, it was at Lyon the accolades kept pouring in.
      She was named UEFA Women’s Player of the Year for 2018/19, the first defender to claim the award, The Best FIFA Women’s Player in 2020 and won the UEFA Women’s Champions League in all three of her Lyon seasons.
      Over the course of her career, she struck deals Pepsi, EE and Visa.
      Lucy Bronze is a stalwart for club and countryCredit: Getty
      Bronze plays for Barcelona, where she drives a Cupra Formentor priced from £31k
      1. Leah Williamson, £4million
      Off the pitch, Arsenal star Leah is a pop culture icon.
      The captain of the Euro 2022 may have faced time out of the game with an ACL injury, but she’s been big business.
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      Her bank balance has been boosted by deals with Gucci, Nike and Pepsi.
      While, the 26-year-old is said to earn around £150,000-per-year.
      Leah Williamson led her country to glory at the Euros 2022Credit: Getty
      Williamson has become a regular on the red carpet and in fashion circlesCredit: Getty
      Arsenal got Leah to model their new kit at a launchCredit: Arsenal FC / Adidas More