The modern day supporter's biggest gripe about the beautiful game is the vast swathes of money which have flooded the sport.
Football appears recession-proof, spared the cold reality of the world outside. That isn't strictly true, of course, but the best players on the planet command major money and the latest numbers show the top 10 player are bathing in cash with Europe holding its own despite emerging external rivals.
Saudi Arabia owns the next generation of power in football with pockets so deep they appear to be bottomless. Modern Real Madrid icons such Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo earn in millions upon millions.
But here are the biggest earners in European football for 2024 with the man sitting on top set to remain there for the foreseeable future in the form of Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain. 10.
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