Rory McIlroy and Conor McGregor on list of 100 top paid athletes in the world

Two Irish sport stars have been named in Forbes magazine’s list of the world’s highest paid athletes in the world.

Rory McIlroy and Conor McGregor on list of 100 top paid athletes in the world

While unsurprisingly it was soccer stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi who topped the list, golfer Rory McIllroy and UFC fighter Conor McGregor were also included among the world’s earning elite.

Dubliner Conor McGregor was in 85th position with €19.3m. The 27-year-old was the only mixed martial arts fighter to make the top 100.

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