"Sportico" has published a list of the highest-paid athletes in history. According to Sport24.az, former basketball player Michael Jordan is in first place. His earnings during his career are $4.5 billion.
Golfer Tiger Woods is in second place. The American athlete earned $2.88 billion in his career.
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo completes the "Top Three". His earnings are $2.52 billion.
The rating list includes 50 athletes. Their total earnings are $56.2 billion.