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Cristiano Ronaldo is about to surpass his longtime rival, Lionel Messi, as the highest paid footballer in the world, according to Forbes.

But the Portuguese is the only Manchester United footballer to appear in the top 5 highest paid players.

Messi, on the other hand, has two teammates in that millionaire table.