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10 Highest Paid Athletes in the World in 2020
2020 has been a difficult year for many.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought financial hardships to many households, and while sports leagues will lose some of their normal massive annual profit, some of the world's athletes are still making record-breaking money.
Between the ten highest-paid athletes in the world, they'll bring in a total of $819.2 million in 2020.
The following 10 athletes are the highest paid this year, based on salary, as well as endorsement money, according to Forbes.
10 Highest Paid Athletes in the World in 2020
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