Ronaldo, Canelo, Messi top Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes

Forbes has released its annual list of the highest-paid athletes, with Cristiano Ronaldo, boxing star Canelo Alvarez, and Lionel Messi claiming the top positions. The rankings take into account both on-field earnings and off-field income such as endorsements and business ventures. Ronaldo and Messi's massive salaries from their respective clubs, combined with their global commercial appeal, helped propel them to the top of the list alongside Canelo's lucrative boxing purses.