2025 global sports revenue list announced! Ronaldo beats Messi and Curry surpasses Old James

【Foreword】

The list of the top 10 highest-revenue sports superstars in the world in 2025 was announced. Ronaldo topped the fifth time with a total revenue of US$275 million, defeating Messi. Curry set a NBA revenue record with $156 million, surpassing James. These superstars not only performed well on the field, but also shone in the business field. Let's take a look at the wonderful stories behind this list.

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Ronaldo topped the revenue list for the fifth time

40-year-old Ronaldo topped the global athlete income list for the fifth time in 2025 with a total revenue of US$275 million. His business territory is not limited to football, but also spans film and television and new media. Ronaldo has 939 million fans, and his influence continues to expand globally and his business value continues to rise.

Royce's income not only comes from high annual salary and bonuses, but also includes endorsement contracts for many brands. His business cooperation covers a variety of fields, from sports brands to fashion brands, from cars to electronics, and Ronaldo's business value has been widely recognized worldwide.

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Curry set a new NBA revenue record

NBA star Stephen Curry set a new NBA player revenue record with revenue of US$156 million. Curry's revenue not only comes from his outstanding performance on the field, but also includes a large number of commercial endorsements and brand cooperation. His influence is not limited to basketball, but also extends to the entire sports and business world.

Curry's success is not only reflected in his personal performance, but also in his contribution to the team and the league. His high income also reflects the NBA's business success and influence globally.

Messi switched to the American League

Messi switched to the American League in 2025. This move not only attracted the attention of fans around the world, but also caused the market value of his club to soar. Messi's influence remains huge worldwide, and his business value and market appeal are still strong. Although Messi's income is slightly lower than Ronaldo, he still has a huge influence in the football world. His transfer not only changed the landscape of the American League, but also brought him new business opportunities and revenue streams.

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Other superstars on the list, in addition to Ronaldo, Curry and Messi, other sports superstars on the list also have their own highlights. James Harden ranked fourth with $145 million in revenue, and his business value and market influence remain strong. NBA star Kevin Durant ranked fifth with $138 million in revenue, and his business cooperation and brand influence are also expanding.

In addition, tennis superstars Roger Federer and Serena Williams also made the list, and their revenue came from not only the game bonus, but also a large number of commercial endorsements and brand collaborations. These superstars have strong global influence and business value.

Social Response and Expert Interpretation

This list has aroused widespread attention and discussion in the society. Many fans expressed envy and admiration for the income of these superstars, believing that their success is reflected not only in the field, but also in outstanding performance in the business field. A fan said: "These superstars not only performed well on the field, but also shone in the business field. Their success is worth learning from."

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Legal experts also analyzed this incident. Experts point out that the success of these superstars is reflected not only in their personal abilities, but also in their business intelligence and market operations. Experts call on more athletes to learn from the successful experiences of these superstars and enhance their business value and market influence.

The commercial value of sports superstars

This list once again reminds us that the commercial value of sports superstars is not only reflected in their competition performance, but also in their business cooperation and brand influence. Through business cooperation and brand endorsement, these superstars have continuously improved their business value, laying a solid foundation for their career and future development.

【Conclusion】

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The list of the top 10 highest-paid sports superstars in the world in 2025 was announced. Ronaldo beat Messi and Curry surpassed James. These superstars not only performed well on the field, but also shone in the business field. I hope that their successful experience can inspire more athletes to enhance their business value and lay a solid foundation for their career and future development.