Lionel Messi is no longer the world’s top paid player, according to Forbes, having taken a paycut to join Paris Saint-Germain over the summer. The world’s best player was also the best paid player for years at FC Barcelona, but things were sure to change. He was ready to accept a much lower offer to remain at the Camp Nou, although he ultimately did not due to salary cap issues.
Cristiano Ronaldo is now the top earner, having joined Manchester United in the summer.
Another former Barcelona and current PSG player is in #3 - Neymar.