In front of Neymar, McGregor is one of the highest paid athletes in the world

McGregor is the only MMA fighter among the best placed. (Photo: Reproduction Facebook Conor McGregor)

The Irish Fighter Conor McGregor he no longer holds the UFC featherweight and lightweight belts, yet his bank account is still booming. The list of the 05 highest paid athletes in the world was released by Forbes magazine this Tuesday (100) and McGregor is in fourth place.

According to the publication, the Irishman has total earnings of 99 million dollars, which is equivalent to 375 million reais. “Notorious” is the only MMA fighter who is among the best placed.

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McGregor is ahead of PSG and Brazilian team star Neymar Júnior who is in fifth place. Even with a million-dollar contract with the French club, the player reached 90 million dollars in total earnings.

In the TOP5 of the Forbes list, first place goes to boxer Floyd Mayweather who earned 285 million dollars. “Money” is at the top of the list for the fourth time in seven years.

In second place is Barcelona's main player, Lionel Messi (420 million reais) followed by his rival, Cristiano Ronaldo (410 million reais).

Rounding out the top 10 are LeBron James (basketball), Roger Federer (tennis player), Stephen Curry (basketball), and American football players Matt Ryan and Matthew Stafford.