by Mark Bassey
France Football has released the 10 players, who banked the most money last year.
Lionel Messi is number one on the list, after earning almost £1million a week in wages and sponsorship deals in 2014.
His fierce rival Ronaldo is number two. The Portugal captain raked in £39.7m, while Messi’s team-mate Neymar made £26.8m.
The highest ranked Premier League player, is Robin van Persie with £18.8m.
TOP EARNING PLAYERS
1. Lionel Messi £47.8m
2. Cristiano Ronaldo £39.7m
3. Neymar £26.8m
4. Thiago Silva £20.2m
5. Robin van Persie £18.8m
6. Gareth Bale £17.5m
7. Wayne Rooney £16.5m
8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic £15.8m
9. Sergio Aguero £15.6m
10. Robert Lewandowski £14.8m
Ifreke Inyang is a public commentator and social media critic who has worked with a number of high profile publications across the country.
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