General FAQ Who is the highest-paid athlete in the world? Lionel Messi is the highest-earning athlete in the world for 2022. He earned a whopping $130 million, $55 million of which was made off the field from endorsements, etc. How much did Connor McGregor sell his whiskey company for? Connor McGregor sold his whiskey brand for a massive $156 million price tag. How much money did Lebron James make in 2022? Lebron James made a massive $121.2 million in 2022, $80 Million of which was made off the court