This year Lionel Messi is declared as the richest footballer. he knocked out David Beckham.
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Lionel Messi is currently the richest footballer in the world based on yearly earnings.
He has taken the top spot from David Beckham, ending his 2 year stint at the top.
The 22-year-old Argentine forward pockets an estimated £29.6 million annually, closely followed by David Beckham at £27.3m, while Real Madrid hotshot Cristiano Ronaldo sits in third place with his estimated earnings having hit the £27m mark.
Lionel Messi only takes the top spot due to a £3.6 million bonus earned for winning the treble last season with Barcelona.
José Mourinho is football coach highest paid for 2011.
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Lionel Messi is the fastest in 2011
Cristiano Ronaldo
Currently (as of April 2011) the Highest paid Football player is Christiano Ronaldo. He is paid an estimated 11 Million Euros per year although that figure may be higher when bonuses are taken into account.
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The richest African footballer is the Cameroon striker Samuel Etoo, who plays his club football with Inter Milan.
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Carlos Slim Helú
Carlos Slim (Mexico).
It is david Beckham and Lionel Messi.