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      Fans all say same thing as Chelsea legend TWICE deletes tweet slamming Man Utd hardman Roy Keane for NFL fan selfie snub

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      FANS online accused Chelsea legend John Terry of “bottling it” after he deleted a tweet criticising Roy Keane.The Manchester United icon got social media talking at the weekend, when he attended the NFL clash between Green Bay Packers and New York Giants at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Roy Keane snubbed a fan’s request for a mid-game selfie

      An irritated looking Keane, 51, set Twitter abuzz when he was spotted by telly cameras snubbing a fan asking for a selfie.
      NFL host Laura Woods pointed out the amusing clip during the coverage, and tweeted after the game, accompanied by laughing emojis: “My favourite part of Sunday.
      “Don’t ask Roy for a selfie at a game.”
      Most social media users saw the funny side of the incident, although Terry was not impressed.
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      He wrote in response to Woods’ tweet: “It takes 2 seconds to have a picture taken with the fans. I think this is poor!”
      Woods replied: “Ahhh John to be fair I think he says wait until half time so it probably looks worse than it is, still made laugh though.”
      Terry, 41, promptly deleted his tweet following Woods’ response – before bafflingly posting it again.
      The flip-flopping former England star then appeared to change his mind again – deleting the post for a second time.
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      Terry’s deleted tweets didn’t go unnoticed, however, with fans having a bit of fun with them – claiming he didn’t want a beef with Keane.
      One wrote: “Terry has bottled it there, he never did fancy it against a proper hardman.”
      A second wrote: “Got scared didn’t he.”
      Another added: “He can’t mess with Roy.”
      And a fourth posted: “He’s just jealous Keane was a better captain than him.”
      John Terry and Roy Keane clashed as Prem captains in their heydaysCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      Watch as Tottenham’s £1billion stadium is transformed into NFL arena in incredible time-lapse video

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      TOTTENHAM’S £1billion stadium has transformed into an NFL arena.The NFL posted an epic video showing fans how it’s done ahead of this Sunday’s clash between the Vikings and the Saints.

      Spurs stadium was adapted last season when the Jets faced the FalconsCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      The NFL will play three games in London during the 2022 seasonCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      The incredible process sees the sides of the pitch raise up on mechanical devices to make more room.
      The pitch itself then splits into three sections and slides under ground.
      The remaining American football turf is then set and the goalposts are raised.
      The NFL logo is featured where the centre circle would be and the yard lines are painted on.
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      Finally, the Union Jack and American flag are sent up to the roof.
      Spurs fans may or may not be too chuffed to see their ground used for the next TWO Sundays as the transatlantic version of football comes to town.
      The Minnesota Vikings go up against the New Orleans Saints this weekend.
      Then on October 9, New York Giants play the Green Bay Packers.
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      The US league will play three games in London during the 2022 season.
      The final game – Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars – is being played at Wembley on October 30. More

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      Inside Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke’s £500m ranch, largest in USA and bigger than New York and LA combined

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      ARSENAL and LA Rams owner Stan Kroenke is worth an incredible £8.7BILLION and has a property portfolio to match.The American sports tycoon and his Walmart heiress wife purchased the United States’ largest ranch in 2016 and it’s so big you could fit the entire cities of New York and Los Angeles inside its borders.
      The W.T Waggoner Ranch is the largest in the USA
      The estate in Texas stretches over a staggering 535,000 acres
      Kroenke paid £500m for the land in 2016
      New York City AND Los Angeles would both fit inside its borders
      At a whopping 535,000 acres, the W.T Waggoner Ranch in Texas was bought by Kroenke and his wife Ann Walton for a cool £500million.
      The ranch includes thousands of cattle, hundreds of horses and oil wells, and 30,000 acres of farmland.
      The 75-year-old billionaire’s company Kroenke Sports and Entertainment owns Arsenal and cut 55 jobs during the pandemic due to financial issues at Emirates Stadium.
      He also owns Super Bowl winning NFL side LA Rams, NBA team Denver Nuggets, NHL franchise Colorado Avalanche and MLS side Colorado Rapids.
      And he has invested billions of dollars into the construction of the 70,000-seat SoFI Stadium in Inglewood, California.
      When he secured the ranch in 2016, Kroenke said: “This is an incredible opportunity and an even greater responsibility.
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      Kroenke said he was honoured to protect the American landmark when he bought the ranch in 2016. “We are honoured to assume ownership of the Waggoner – a true Texas and American landmark – and are deeply committed to continuing the proud legacy of W.T. “Tom” Waggoner, his family and his descendants.
      “Our gratitude to them and to the many parties involved in this process is immense. We will continue to preserve and protect this uniquely American treasure.”
      Kroenke is a divisive figure at Arsenal and in 2019 Gunners fans issued a joint statement calling on him to reinvigorate the club.
      The statement said supporters had “never felt more marginalized”. The club then sacked Unai Emery and hired Mikel Arteta.
      Kroenke is married to Ann, whose father Bud was an early partner in Walmart, which was founded by his brother Sam.
      In 2012, Kroenke bought another historic property, the 124,000-acre Broken O Ranch in Montana.
      He also owns ranches in Wyoming, Arizona and British Columbia.
      New York City could fit inside the ranch’s border
      And Los Angeles could still fit alongside NYC within the boundaries
      The ranch comes with 30,000 acres of farmland
      Agricultural machinery is seen across the gigantic swathes of land
      Oil wells are also dotted across the property in Northern Texas
      Picturesque stone outhouses also feature on the land
      Kroenke’s estate stretches as far as the eye can see More

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      World’s best-paid young athletes revealed with Kylian Mbappe just fourth and Jake Paul breaking into top seven

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      BEING a young sports star can be a lucrative business in 2022. Across a range of different sports, athletes are making extraordinary amounts of money even though they are still at a fairly early stage of their career.
      Kylian Mbappe signed a big money deal with PSG earlier this yearCredit: Reuters
      Whether they are at the top of their field in tennis, basketball or motorsports, athletes 26 years old and under are raking in the cash from a young age.
      Here are the best paid stars between May 2021 and May 2022 of sports stars aged 26 or under, according to Forbes.
      1. Josh Allen
      Allen signed a huge six year contract last year with the Buffalo BillsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The NFL ace Josh Allen might not be the most-well known name to those who don’t follow American sports.
      But the Buffalo Bills quarterback, who signed a six-year contract extension last year, was the highest-paid young athlete in the world in the past year.
      Allen makes $63million – or £55m – in on-field earnings after putting pen to paper on his new deal.
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      His breakout season came in 2020 when he led the Bills to their first division title and playoff victory since 1995, and he hasn’t looked back since.
      Off-field earnings for the 26-year-old amount to around £3.5m thanks to his sponsorship deals with the likes of Nike and Pepsi.
      2. Naomi Osaka
      Naomi Osaka has found particular success in Australia and the US OpenCredit: Getty
      Naomi Osaka continues to be one of the major names in women’s tennis and her value is reflected on paper too.
      The 24-year-old rakes in close to £52m in total earnings after years of battling at the top of the sport.
      Unlike Allen however, the vast majority of the Japanese star’s earnings come from her off-the-field endorsements.
      The tennis ace has more than 20 corporate partners, including Nike, Mastercard and Louis Vuitton which helps her to bring in £50.7m. In contrast, the actual tennis only brings in a little over £1m.
      Osaka came to prominence in 2018 when she beat Serena Williams in the US Open Final before winning the Australian Open twice and securing another victory at Flushing Meadows.
      3. Max Verstappen
      Max Verstappen has dominated the field in this season’s Formula 1 ChampionshipCredit: Getty
      Responsible for the most dramatic moment in Formula 1 history when he won the title last year, Max Verstappen has gone from strength to strength.
      The Dutchman looks set to win another F1 title this year – and that can only help his bank account.
      A mix of stars from different sports make up the list of the highest-paid athletes 26 or under
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      The 24-year-old makes £40m from his sport and another £1.7m in endorsements.
      The Red Bull driver was the youngest driver in the sport’s history when he made he debut at 17, before winning his first race at 18.
      4. Kylian Mbappe
      Few sports stars around are making more money than Kylian Mbappe, PSG’s jewel in the crownCredit: AFP
      It’s a good time to be a young football player called Kylian Mbappe.
      The PSG star stunned the footballing world earlier this year when he snubbed Real Madrid and instead signed an eye-watering deal to keep him in France.
      The 23-year-old now makes around £24.5m in on-field earnings and around £13m in endorsement deals, with agreements with EA Sports and Nike keeping Mbappe’s accountants busy.
      The Frenchman is hoping to lead his country to another World Cup in Qatar later this year, before landing PSG their first ever Champions League next year.
      5. Marshon Lattimore
      Marshon Lattimore signed a huge contract extension in 2021 as New Orleans Saints looked to cling on to one of their biggest assetsCredit: AP
      New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore arrived on the scene in 2017 and has found his wallet has continued to grow and grow.
      The NFL star’s growing importance to his team saw him land a huge 2021 contract extension worth around £85.5m.
      Last year he landed his fourth Pro Bowl selection in five NFL seasons, underlining his huge reputation.
      The overwhelming majority of his £36m earnings come from his efforts on the field of play.
      6. Devin Booker
      Pictured with Kendall Jenner earlier this month, Booker is continuing to carve a name for himself in the NBACredit: Getty
      The sole NBA player on this list is Devin Booker who is making some decent cash while at the Phoenix Suns.
      The 25-year-old was part of the team who helped the Suns reach their first NBA Finals since 1993 after they also won the Western Conference division.
      The shooting guard makes around £28m from basketball and takes home £7m from brand deals with the likes of Nike and Corona Beer.
      7. Jake Paul
      Like him or loathe him, Paul’s boxing career is largely thriving so farCredit: Getty
      The famous Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has just made this list as his well-known antics have helped the 25-year-old pull in the cash.
      The Problem Child has a bout against UFC star Anderson Silva next month as he continues to make his name as a serious boxer.
      His turn to sport has seen him bring in £26.2m from his fighting alone while he still made around £7m in cash out of the ring. More

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      Inside Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke’s £500m ranch, largest in the USA and bigger than New York and LA combined

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      ARSENAL and Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke is worth an incredible £8.7BILLION and has a property portfolio to match.The American sports tycoon and his Walmart heiress wife purchased the United States’ largest ranch in 2016 and it’s so big you could fit the entire cities of New York and Los Angeles inside its borders.
      The W.T Waggoner Ranch is the largest in the USA
      The estate in Texas stretches over a staggering 535,000 acres
      Kroenke paid £500m for the land in 2016
      New York City AND Los Angeles would both fit inside its borders
      At a whopping 535,000 acres, the W.T Waggoner Ranch in Texas was bought by Kroenke and his wife Ann Walton for a cool £500million.
      The ranch includes thousands of cattle, hundreds of horses and oil wells, and 30,000 acres of farmland.
      The 75-year-old billionaire’s company Kroenke Sports and Entertainment owns Arsenal and cut 55 jobs during the pandemic due to financial issues at Emirates Stadium.
      He also owns Super bowl winning NFL side LA Rams, NBA team Denver Nuggets, NHL franchise Colorado Avalanche and MLS side Colorado Rapids.
      And he has invested billions of dollars into the construction of the 70,000-seat SoFI Stadium in Inglewood, California.
      When he secured the ranch in 2016, Kroenke said: “This is an incredible opportunity and an even greater responsibility.
      MOST READ IN FOOTBALL

      Kroenke said he was honoured to protect the American landmark when he bought the ranch in 2016. “We are honoured to assume ownership of the Waggoner – a true Texas and American landmark – and are deeply committed to continuing the proud legacy of W.T. “Tom” Waggoner, his family and his descendants.
      “Our gratitude to them and to the many parties involved in this process is immense. We will continue to preserve and protect this uniquely American treasure.”
      Kroenke is a divisive figure at Arsenal and in 2019 Gunners fans issued a joint statement calling on him to reinvigorate the club.
      The statement said supporters had “never felt more marginalized”. The club then sacked Unai Emery and hired Mikel Arteta.
      Kroenke is married to Ann, whose father Bud was an early partner in Walmart, which was founded by his brother Sam.
      In 2012, Kroenke bought another historic property, the 124,000-acre Broken O Ranch in Montana.
      He also owns ranches in Wyoming, Arizona and British Columbia.
      New York City could fit inside the ranch’s border
      And Los Angeles could still fit alongside NYC within the boundaries
      The ranch comes with 30,000 acres of farmland
      Agricultural machinery is seen across the gigantic swathes of land
      Oil wells are also dotted across the property in Northern Texas
      Picturesque stone outhouses also feature on the land
      Kroenke’s estate stretches as far as the eye can see More

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      Who are Man Utd and Tampa Bay Buccaneers owners the Glazer family?

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      THE Glazer family own two of the most coveted prizes in world sport – Manchester United and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.United are one of the biggest money makers in world football, but the Glazers’ leveraged takeover of the club has been mired on controversy – mainly because they bought the club with borrowed money then leveraged it against the team.
      Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Joel Glazer celebrates with the Vince Lombardi TrophyCredit: AP:Associated Press
      The Buccaneers – owned by the Glazer family – thumped the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 to win the Super Bowl on February 7, 2021.
      Tom Brady threw three touchdowns, giving the evergreen 43-year-old quarterback a record-extending seventh championship ring.
      The only team to play a Super Bowl on their home field, the Buccaneers made the most of the opportunity as they were crowned champions for the first time since January, 2003.
      They beat the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9.
      Co-owner Joel Glazer accepted the Vince Lombardi Trophy as confetti showered the on-field stage.
      Some United fans have taken to wearing their original colours of yellow and green in protest against the Glazer ownership of the clubCredit: AFP
      Manchester United last won the Premier League in 2012-13 and have not come close to winning it sinceCredit: PA
      Who are the Glazers?
      The Glazer family has owned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 1995, when American tycoon Malcolm Glazer paid a then-record $192million for the franchise.
      He also acquired Manchester United as he looked to expand his business empire on both sides of the Atlantic.
      Glazer acquired ownership of United in a £790m takeover by gradually buying out shareholders between 2003 and 2005.
      He had a net worth of £3.19bn when he died in 2014.
      The family’s ownership of United has been a point of controversy for almost two decades.
      Ever since the American family took charge of the Red Devils there have been fan protests, with many supporters fearing that the club has moved away from its traditional local values.
      Despite a public offering of United on the New York Stock Exchange in 2012, the Glazers remain in control approaching the 16th anniversary of their takeover.
      After the success of the Buccaneers, United is mounting its best title challenge since winning its record 20th English league trophy in 2013.
      Here’s a profile of the Glazer family and their various business ventures:
      Avram Glazer 
      Owners of Manchester United Avram Glazer and Joel Glazer attend a training sessionCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Known as Avie, the eldest child of Malcolm and Linda Glazer has been co-chairman of United, with brother Joel, since 2005.
      His earlier business career included being chairman and chief executive of the Zapata Corporation, which was founded by George W Bush.
      He is co-owner of The Tampa Bay Buccaneers with his siblings but is not listed as a chairman.
      In December 2021, Glazer purchased a franchise from the brand-new T20 league in the United Arab Emirates.
      “I am very excited to be a part of UAE T20 at its formation. UAE T20 promises to be a world-class event that will be transformative to the growth of cricket in the Emirates,” he said.
      The UAE T20 league is a six-team competition and will run for the first time between February and March 2022.Joel Glazer 
      Joel Glazer celebrates after the win of the Buccaneers at the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 7Credit: AP:Associated Press
      As well as his involvement with United, Joel is co-chairman, with brothers Bryan and Edward, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the NFL franchise the family bought in 1995.
      The Buccaneers website states he oversees the day-to-day operations of the franchise.
      Under their tenure, the Buccaneers won their first Super Bowl in 2003 and opened a new stadium where home team touchdowns are marked by cannons firing from a 103-foot replica pirate ship.
      The team also won in 2021 on their home field against the Kansas City Chiefs.Bryan Glazer 
      Manchester United board member Bryan Glazer, centre, with Avi Glazer, left, and Joel Glazer, right, sons of Malcolm GlazerCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Bryan is co-chairman and a former Zapata executive.
      He takes control of a lot of the day-to-day running of the NFL team and had a big role in the design and construction of the Raymond James Stadium.
      The team’s website states he is “working tirelessly to support the Buccaneers franchise and brand”.
      In 2015, he made a $4million contribution to setting up the Bryan Glazer Jewish Community Center in Tampa.Kevin Glazer 
      Kevin is co-chairman of First Allied Corporation, the real estate company which is the foundation of the family’s fortune.
      He is also the director of a banking firm, a commercial refrigeration business and the Houlihan’s restaurant chain.
      Darcie Glazer Kassewitz 
      Tampa Bay Buccaneers owners Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, second from left, with Bryan Glazer, second right, and Joel Glazer, right, watch warm ups before the Super Bowl 2021Credit: USA TODAY Sports
      Darcie is the executive vice-present of First Allied Corporation.
      She is co-president and main driving force of the Glazer Family Foundation which established a Children’s Museum in Tampa and does a lot of philanthropic work in the city, much of it linked to the Bucs.
      The team’s website states she is the “driving force behind many of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ innovative, forward-thinking fan engagement and community outreach initiatives, retail activation, and facility design”.
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      Edward Glazer
      Edward is the co-president of the Glazer Family Foundation.
      The Glazers are known as supporters of Donald Trump, but although Ed hosted a fundraiser for Trump and donated $250,000 to his inaugural committee, but also gave $5,400 to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.
      He cashed in £30m of United shares in December 2014, barely six months after his father Malcolm’s death.
      He is owner and co-chairman of the Buccaneers.
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      Inside Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke’s £500m ranch, which is largest in USA and bigger than New York and LA combined

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      ARSENAL and Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke is worth an incredible £8.7BILLION and has a property portfolio to match.The American sports tycoon and his Walmart heiress wife purchased the United States’ largest ranch in 2016 and it’s so big you could fit the entire cities of New York and Los Angeles inside its borders.
      The W.T Waggoner Ranch is the largest in the USA
      The estate in Texas stretches over a staggering 535,000 acres
      Kroenke paid £500m for the land in 2016
      New York City AND Los Angeles would both fit inside its borders
      At a whopping 535,000 acres, the W.T Waggoner Ranch in Texas was bought by Kroenke and his wife Ann Walton for a cool £500million.
      The ranch includes thousands of cattle, hundreds of horses and oil wells, and 30,000 acres of farmland.
      The 74-year-old billionaire’s company Kroenke Sports and Entertainment owns Arsenal and cut 55 jobs during the pandemic due to financial issues at Emirates Stadium.
      He also owns Super bowl-bound NFL side LA Rams, NBA team Denver Nuggets, NHL franchise Colorado Avalanche and MLS side Colorado Rapids.
      And he has invested billions of dollars into the construction of the 70,000 seat SoFI Stadium in Inglewood, California.
      When he secured the ranch in 2016, Kroenke said: “This is an incredible opportunity and an even greater responsibility.
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      Kroenke said he was honoured to protect the American landmark when he bought the ranch in 2016. “We are honoured to assume ownership of the Waggoner – a true Texas and American landmark – and are deeply committed to continuing the proud legacy of W.T. “Tom” Waggoner, his family and his descendants.
      “Our gratitude to them and to the many parties involved in this process is immense. We will continue to preserve and protect this uniquely American treasure.”
      Kroenke is a fairly unpopular figure at Arsenal and in 2019 Gunners fans issued a joint statement calling on him to reinvigorate the club.
      The statement said supporters had “never felt more marginalised”. The club then sacked Unai Emery and hired Mikel Arteta.
      Kroenke is married to Ann, whose father Bud was an early partner in Walmart, which was founded by his brother Sam.
      In 2012, Kroenke bought another historic property, the 124,000-acre Broken O Ranch in Montana.
      He also owns ranches in Wyoming, Arizona and British Columbia.
      New York City could fit inside the ranch’s border
      And Los Angeles could still fit alongside NYC within the boundaries
      The ranch comes with 30,000 acres of farmland
      Agricultural machinery is seen across the gigantic swathes of land
      Oil wells are also dotted across the property in Northern Texas
      Picturesque stone outhouses also feature on the land
      Kroenke’s estate stretches as far as the eye can see More

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      Top ten highest-paid athletes of 2022 released by Forbes with Lionel Messi still top despite struggles at PSG

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      LIONEL MESSI is the highest-paid sports star in the world for 2022 – and now earns as much as Cristiano Ronaldo off the pitch.The legendary Argentine has endured a tough first season at Paris Saint-Germain following his shock Barcelona exit.
      Neymar and Lionel Messi both feature in the top four for highest-paid athletes in 2022Credit: AFP

      But he has continued to rake the cash in from his new club and his various sponsors.
      And that sees him return to the top of the Forbes rankings for 2022 after doing so in 2019.
      However, last year’s top dog, Conor McGregor, does not even make the top ten this time around – with the majority of his £148million earnings coming from selling his Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand.
      Other notable absentees this time around include F1 pair Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, Naomi Osaka, Tiger Woods, Tyson Fury and Kylian Mbappe.
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      So who are the world’s top-earning athletes right now?
      10. Giannis Antetokounmpo – Basketball – £66m
      The ‘Greek Freak’, 27, has pretty much an even split of on-court and off-court earnings and is the youngest member of this exclusive club – in fact he is the only one still in his 20s.
      Giannis Antetokounmpo completes the top ten and is the youngest of the groupCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The Milwaukee Bucks’ two-time MVP boasts the biggest contract in NBA history and has plenty of sponsors including WhatsApp and Google as well as an NFT platform and Disney+ biopic on the way.
      9. Tom Brady – NFL – £69m
      Brady’s short-lived retirement means the iconic quarterback will be back on the pitch for Tampa Bay Buccaneers later this year.
      Tom Brady already earns big before his mega-deal with Fox Sports startsCredit: Getty
      Not that the 44-year-old needs the extra cash, with £43m of his money coming from various ventures including NFTs, production companies and a clothing label – plus he has a £307m deal as a Fox Sports commentator when he does retire.
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      8. Canelo Alvarez – Boxing – £74m
      He may have just lost his second career fight with a shock defeat to Dmitry Bivol, but one look at his bank balance will soon boost the Mexican, 31, and top-paid boxer in the world.
      Canelo Alvarez is the only combat sportsperson in the top ten and has the highest percentage of on-field earningsCredit: Reuters
      A whopping 95 per cent of his earnings came from inside the ring thanks to two PPV fights earning as least £33m each – the Bivol fight was not included in the current list – supplemented by his taco restaurant and Hennessy deal.
      7. Roger Federer – Tennis – £74m
      For a 40-year-old man who won just nine tennis matches since February 2020 – none since last summer – and is currently in rehab from another knee surgery, Federer is doing alright for himself.
      Federer has not won a tennis match since July 2021 but is the No1 for sponsorshipsCredit: Getty
      The Swiss maestro is world sport’s No1 brand ambassador with £73.5m of his £74m coming from sponsors such as Uniqlo, Rolex and Swiss shoe brand On.
      6. Kevin Durant – Basketball – £76m
      The Brooklyn Nets hero, 33, brings in the majority of his cash from commercial deals and a business empire, with £23m alone for wearing Nike trainers.
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      A whole host of business ventures help Kevin Durant earn the big bucksCredit: AP
      Other sources of incoming include Coinbase, Weepmaps, Boardroom, Thirty Five Ventures, an NFT platform and a digital fitness startup.
      5. Steph Curry – Basketball – £76m
      No NBA player earned more this season on the court than Curry – and that £38m figure is only going up after he signed a whopping new contract to see him pocket nearly £50m by 2025-26.
      As one of the most marketable NBA players, Steph Curry has huge incoming on and off the courtCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Away from Golden State, the 34-year-old has an FTX endorsement which includes an equity stake and NFTs in three metaverses – although he pledged to donate the earnings – as well as a production company Unanimous Media.

      Neymar, 30, is on around £600,000 a week as his basic wage at PSG, delivering just 12 goals in all competitions this term and only a Ligue 1 winners medal to show.
      Neymar is one of the top-paid footballers in the world before considering his dealsCredit: AFP
      But Forbes have him down as earning another £500,000 per week on average from various bonuses and signing-on fees – plus £20m from endorsements such as Puma, Red Bull, Netflix and his recent launch of an electric car in Germany alongside Alica Schmidt.

      Time for the big hitters and no surprise to see Ronaldo’s name right among them with his mammoth Manchester United wages and various extra bonuses.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is forced to settle behind Lionel Messi once againCredit: Getty
      Just shy of half of the 37-year-old’s £94m came from off-field payments including mega bucks from Nike, Herbalife and Clear shampoo while the Portuguese icon rakes it in from the likes of ZujuGP as the most-followed person on Instagram.
      2. LeBron James – Basketball – £99m
      James’ basketball accolades speak for themselves with the LA Lakers great continuing to be paid huge wages in the NBA.
      LeBron James is the top-paid athlete in all of American sportsCredit: Getty
      But two-thirds of his 2022 comes from elsewhere including featuring in Space Jam, his The Shop talk show, selling his stake in a production company and various endorsements including with Crypto.com – together they made James, 37, the tenth athlete to pass the 12-month $100m landmark.
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      Top of the pile is Messi, 34, who bags an eye-watering £1.2m per WEEK simply by being a PSG player once bonus fees are added to his monster wages – although apparently that £61m is £18m less than his annual wage during his last year at Barcelona.
      The £16m deal with Socios, together with being on the payroll of adidas, Budweiser, PepsiCo and Hard Rock International means the Ballon d’Or winner made the same amount off the field (£45m) as Ronaldo for the first time since 2013.
      PSG money pagnet Messi is crowned king once again – just as he was in 2019Credit: Getty More