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France Football magazine says Barcelona star Lionel Messi is the highest annual earner in world football.
Messi earns an estimated ?33 million ($43.5 million), totaling ?12 million ($15.8 million) in wages and bonuses and ?21 million ($27.7 million) in endorsements.
Former England captain David Beckham is next with ?31.5 million ($41.5 million), followed by Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo with ?29.2 million ($38.5 million).
Madrid's Jose Mourinho is the highest earner among managers, with ?14.8 million ($19.5 million).
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