Top 10 Highest Paid Sportspersons in 2024: The earnings of the sportsperson have experienced a remarkable surge in recent years, reaching unprecedented heights.

This substential increamentation in earning can be attibuted to a variety of factors, including lucrative endorsement deals, prize money from competitions, and the emergence of new revenue streams in the world of sports.

Let us examine the top 10 Highest Paid Sportspersons 2024 from the period spanning September 1, 2023, to September 1, 2024.

Cristiano Ronaldo:

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo currently holds the top spot as the highest-earning athlete in the world. Over the past year, the veteran player has amassed an impressive income of INR 2081 crore.

Jon Rahm:

He stands out as the sole golfer to have secured a spot on the prestigious list. The Spanish athlete has amassed an impressive INR 1712 crore in earnings.

Leo Messi:

Lionel Messi is unquestionably one of the most coveted footballers in the world today. Having secured victory in the 2022 World Cup, Messi has amassed a staggering INR 1074 crore in earnings.

LeBron James:

A prominent basketball player, has recently joined the ranks of top earners in the sport. The towering NBA star has amassed a staggering INR 990 crore in the past year alone.

Kylian Mbappe:

The young football sensation Kylian Mbappe has also secured a spot on the list, having earned INR 881 crore from September 1, 2023, to September 1, 2024. Additionally, he inked a million-dollar contract this year with Real Madrid.

Giannis Antetokounmpo:

Professional basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who currently plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA, ranks 6th on the list of top earners. He has amassed a staggering INR 873 crore.

Neymar Jr:

Brazilian footballer Neymar has earned an impressive INR 864 crore from September 1, 2023, to September 1, 2024.

Karim Benzema:

Renowned French footballer Karim Benzema has amassed a staggering INR 864 crore in earnings from September 1, 2023, to September 1, 2024.

Virat Kohli:

Renowned Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, known for his exceptional batting skills and match-winning performances across various formats, amassed a staggering INR 847 crore in earnings from September 1, 2023, to September 1, 2024.

Stephen Curry:

As reported by Statista, NBA superstar Stephen Curry amassed a staggering INR 831 crore in earnings from September 1, 2023, to September 1, 2024. Curry’s significant contributions to the Golden State Warriors since his arrival in 2009 have solidified his status as a key player for the team.

(With Input From DNA)

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Full Schedule: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be hosted by UAE after replacing Bangladesh as the host. Indian team are set to begin their quest for the Covest title with a clash against their New Zealand counterparts in Dubai on the 4th of Oct, before facing off against Pakistan in a highly-charged affair on the 6th at the same venue.

Indian women will remain in the UAE for another game against Sri Lanka on the 9th of the same month.

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India women team will play one game at Sharjaha against Australia on the 13th Oct in their group match outside Dubai.

The six-time champion Australia is grouped in Group A with 2020 runners-up India, Trans-Tasman foe New Zealand, Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and the event’s organizers, the same people.

Group B includes Bangladesh, Scotland, and the West Indies, the 2016 champions, South Africa, and England.

Each side will play four group matches at the tournament, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the semi-finals on 17 and 18 October ahead of the Final in Dubai on 20 October. A reserve day has been fixed for both the semi-finals and the final.

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Groups:

Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Group B: South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Scotland

Prior to the competition, ten practice matches will take place from September 28 to October 1.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Full Schedule

3 October, Thursday, Bangladesh v Scotland, Sharjah, 2 PM

3 October, Thursday, Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 6 PM

4 October, Friday, South Africa v West Indies, Dubai, 2 PM

4 October, Friday, India v New Zealand, Dubai, 6 PM

5 October, Saturday, Bangladesh v England, Sharjah, 2 PM

5 October, Saturday, Australia v Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 6 PM

6 October, Sunday, India v Pakistan, Dubai, 2 PM

6 October, Sunday, West Indies v Scotland, Dubai, 6 PM

7 October, Monday, England v South Africa, Sharjah, 6 PM

8 October, Tuesday, Australia v New Zealand, Sharjah, 6 PM

9 October, Wednesday, South Africa v Scotland, Dubai, 2 PM

9 October, Wednesday, India v Sri Lanka, Dubai, 6 PM

10 October, Thursday, Bangladesh v West Indies, Sharjah, 6 PM

11 October, Friday, Australia v Pakistan, Dubai, 6 PM

12 October, Saturday, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 2 PM

12 October, Saturday, Bangladesh v South Africa, Dubai, 6 PM

13 October, Sunday, England v Scotland, Sharjah, 2 PM

13 October, Sunday, India v Australia, Sharjah, 6 PM

14 October, Monday, Pakistan v New Zealand, Dubai, 6 PM

15 October, Tuesday, England v West Indies, Dubai, 6 PM

17 October, Thursday, Semi-final 1, Dubai, 6 PM

18 October, Friday, Semi-final 2, Sharjah, 6 PM

20 October, Sunday, Final, Dubai, 6 PM

(With input from ICC)

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