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Thanks to their work we get excited, we celebrate, we suffer and we are inspired. The best athletes in the world are part of our daily lives not only in their sporting events, but through their multiple sponsorships and also their philanthropic actions. Every year, Forbes lists the highest-paid athletes of the year and today we analyze its 2015 ranking based on the responsibility of the 10 who head the publication. It stands out, of course, that all those named there are men, since among the 100 who receive the most money there are only two women, both tennis players: María Sharapova in 26th place and Serena Williams, much lower, in 47th. 1. Floyd Mayweather: Floyd Mayweather via Shutterstock Floyd Mayweather via Shutterstock This boxer, who earned $300 million last year, has a foundation that bears his name and that focuses on helping low-income families in both Las Vegas and Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he is from. However, last year he said in an interview that he doesn't earn money to donate, but rather to spend on himself and his family. It should also not be forgotten that Mayweather has been accused of violence against women on multiple occasions and that in 2012 he spent three months in jail for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Josie Harris.
Manny Manny via Shutterstock Manny via Shutterstock , Mayweather's rival, is far from earning the same: his total this year was 160 million. What they America Mobile Number List are similar in is that they combine philanthropic work with more controversial and less responsible attitudes. The Filipino boxer has been outspoken against marriage equality and has been accused of tax evasion , but he is also known for his generosity, especially within his home country. Additionally, after his fight this year against Mayweather, he promised to donate half of his winnings to him. Thanks to his great popularity, he has been elected (and re-elected) to represent his native region in the Philippine Congress, but according to The Huffington Post , last year the congress was only present for 4 days and he has never managed to pass a law . 3. Cristiano Ronaldo: -The Real Madrid star , who earned 79 million, has a long history as a philanthropist and has donated to various causes: in 2008 he won a lawsuit against the publication The Sun and donated the sum to charitable institutions in Madeira, the region where he was born.
Which also donated a large sum for the construction of a hospital. In addition, he is a spokesperson for institutions such as Save the Children and has participated in FIFA CSR campaigns . In 2015, various media outlets claimed that the footballer had donated several million euros to Save the Children, in response to the earthquake in Nepal. However, the NGO denied this information , saying that Cristiano Ronaldo's work has only been in raising awareness. 4. Lionel Messi--philanthropy The famous Argentine player is not only Cristiano Ronaldo's rival on the fields, where he plays with FC Barcelona , but also in philanthropic work. Among other things, he created the Leo Messi Foundation , focused on children's health and education, in addition to being a UNICEF goodwill ambassador and participating in this organization's campaigns. He was recently criticized by the Human Rights Foundation because of his visit to Gabon, a country where a dictatorship operates. According to the NGO, Messi's presence works as public relations for the president of that country, Ali Bongo. 5. Roger Federer: Image via Roger Federer Foundation Image via Roger Federer Foundation This legendary tennis player created a foundation that bears his name in , focused on access to education and sports for low-income children between 3 and 12 years old.
Manny Manny via Shutterstock Manny via Shutterstock , Mayweather's rival, is far from earning the same: his total this year was 160 million. What they America Mobile Number List are similar in is that they combine philanthropic work with more controversial and less responsible attitudes. The Filipino boxer has been outspoken against marriage equality and has been accused of tax evasion , but he is also known for his generosity, especially within his home country. Additionally, after his fight this year against Mayweather, he promised to donate half of his winnings to him. Thanks to his great popularity, he has been elected (and re-elected) to represent his native region in the Philippine Congress, but according to The Huffington Post , last year the congress was only present for 4 days and he has never managed to pass a law . 3. Cristiano Ronaldo: -The Real Madrid star , who earned 79 million, has a long history as a philanthropist and has donated to various causes: in 2008 he won a lawsuit against the publication The Sun and donated the sum to charitable institutions in Madeira, the region where he was born.
Which also donated a large sum for the construction of a hospital. In addition, he is a spokesperson for institutions such as Save the Children and has participated in FIFA CSR campaigns . In 2015, various media outlets claimed that the footballer had donated several million euros to Save the Children, in response to the earthquake in Nepal. However, the NGO denied this information , saying that Cristiano Ronaldo's work has only been in raising awareness. 4. Lionel Messi--philanthropy The famous Argentine player is not only Cristiano Ronaldo's rival on the fields, where he plays with FC Barcelona , but also in philanthropic work. Among other things, he created the Leo Messi Foundation , focused on children's health and education, in addition to being a UNICEF goodwill ambassador and participating in this organization's campaigns. He was recently criticized by the Human Rights Foundation because of his visit to Gabon, a country where a dictatorship operates. According to the NGO, Messi's presence works as public relations for the president of that country, Ali Bongo. 5. Roger Federer: Image via Roger Federer Foundation Image via Roger Federer Foundation This legendary tennis player created a foundation that bears his name in , focused on access to education and sports for low-income children between 3 and 12 years old.