Ronaldo overtakes Messi as Forbes' best-paid footballer

Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo (C) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Newcastle at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 11, 2021.
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What you need to know:

Ronaldo and Messi, two of the highest-profile players in the world today, both made transfer moves this summer to United and Paris Saint-Germain respectively during a busy window.