From Soccer to Riches

Soccer has always been the all time favorite among other sports and the best players and coaches in this sport has been receiving so much popularity as well as good fortune from the payoffs they receive.

The highest paid soccer player is David Beckham. His earnings increased to about 80% which composed of salary and endorsement contracts since he joined the LA Galaxy. This made him on top of Ronaldinho of Barcelona whose income remained at £19.2 million.

Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo of the Manchester United became 3rd and 4th highest paid players. Messi’s income is £18.3 million while Ronaldo’s is £15.5 million.

Jose Mourinho is the highest paid coach with an income of £23.1 million. Next one is Fabio Capello followed by Alex Ferguson.

Here is the top list of the highest paid soccer players.
1. David Beckham – £24.7 million
2. Ronaldinho – £19.2 million
3. Lionel Messi – £18.3 million
4. Cristiano Ronaldo – £15.5 million
5. Thierry Henry – £13.4 million
6. John Terry – £11.1 million
7. Michael Ballack – £11 million
8. Ronaldo – £10.7 million
9. Kaka, Milan – £10.3 million
10. Steven Gerrard – £9.4 million

This only shows how popular the sport really is.