Professional Football Players Get Paid

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Main source of income Football Football is one of the world’s most popular sport. Many professional football players earn millions each year. They are paid by club teams and franchises in associations such as Europe’s La Liga and Major League Soccer in the United States. Many of the world’s top soccer players play for European teams, such as the Manchester United and Real Madrid. The teams pay many players between $5 million and $20 million annually. The world’s most successful club team, Real Madrid, paid its top star, Cristiano Ronaldo, more than $20 million in 2012, according to Forbes.com. Soccer players often receive extra income from endorsements and participation with World Cup and Olympic teams. For example, In 2012, it was reported that David Beckham earned more than $30 million via endorsements. Tennis …show more content…

This prize money varies from tournament to tournament. The top players who regularly reach the quarterfinals, semifinals or finals of tournaments will have the highest income. That is because the further you advance in a tournament, the more money you make. Players who get eleminated early in tournaments often don't earn enough to cover their expenses.Along with prize money, many professional tennis players get paid to endorse products, which can greatly increase their incomes.For example, Maria Sharapova has an endorsement deal with Nike worth around $70 million, according to Sports Illustrated. Along with appearances and merchandising opportunities, Sharapova is designing her own clothing line, which is sold under the Nike label. She also endores products by Tiffany & Co., Cole Haan and TAG Heuer. Sharapova was the highest paid female athlete from 2004 through 2011, according to

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