![From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest? From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest?](https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2021/06/16/ff81a463-6946-4c56-9f5a-ec885a487b17_19c7f3f5.jpg)
From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest?
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Conor McGregor proves he's a real trendsetter as green Adidas tracksuit he wore to Dublin court sells out in some Irish shops | The Irish Sun
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Conor McGregor looks jacked as he returns to MMA training at SBG Ireland ahead of blockbuster UFC return | The US Sun
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Conor McGregor sends social media into frenzy as he sports groin guard in Irish colours - SundayWorld.com
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Conor McGregor's lawyer speaks out on THAT Adidas tracksuit after court appearance | UFC | Sport | Express.co.uk
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Conor McGregor proves he's a real trendsetter as green Adidas tracksuit he wore to Dublin court sells out in some Irish shops | The Irish Sun
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