Multiple choice

Who is the highest earning player in the world according to a recent (2010) issue of Forbes magazine?

  1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

  2. Cristiano Ronaldo

  3. John Terry

  4. David Beckham

  5. Ronaldinho
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Explanation

David Beckham was consistently ranked among the world's highest-paid athletes in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Forbes' 2010 list highlighted his massive endorsements from brands like Adidas, Pepsi, and Gillette, which combined with his LA Galaxy salary made him the top earner. While Ronaldo and Dhoni were also highly paid, Beckham's endorsement portfolio exceeded theirs.

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