Top 10 Highest Paid Footballers in the World
This list follows the money and ranks the highest paid footballers in the world, 1. David Beckham 32 million euros David Beckham is a midfielder for the the MLS club The Los Angeles Galaxy. In 2009 he began also playing 'on loan' for AC Milan. Beckham is a solid footballer, but these days you're just as likely to see him on the red carpet at a celebrity event or in an underwear advertisement as you are to see him dominating opponents on field. 2. Lionel Messi 28 million euros Lionel Messi is an Argentine footballer who plays for Spanish La Liga club FC Barcelona and the Argentine national team. He recently negotiated an increase in pay, making him the highest paid athlete for FC Barcelona. 3. Ronaldinho 19 million euros Ronaldinho Gaúcho is more commonly known as just 'Ronaldinho'. He's a Brazilian footballer who plays for Italian Serie A side Milan and the Brazilian national te...