Paris - David Beckham is still the richest soccer player in the world, according to a study published Tuesday by France Football magazine.
The Real Madrid midfielder does not make the highest yearly salary in world soccer but his commercial endorsements and image rights increase his takings to €25-million (about R200-million).
Soccer's richest coach, the study says, is Chelsea's Jose Mourinho, who has already earned €7,5-million (about R60-million) in salary and bonuses - which could rise further if the Blues win the Champions League.
Beckham takes home the same yearly wage as Real Madrid team-mates Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane - €6,4-million (about R50-million).
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Ronaldo's total yearly income is estimated at €19,6-million (about R150-million) placing him second on the list, while French midfielder Zidane pockets is third with a total of €13-million (about R100-million).
Of the 20 richest players in the world, Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has the highest wage of €7,6-million (about R60-miillion) but limited commercial interests mean his overall income stops at €9,4-million (about R70-million) - placing him sixth in the world.
Internazionale striker Christian Vieri, with €12-million (about R90-million), and Alessandro Del Piero of Juventus, with €9,5-million (about R70-million), are fourth and fifth respectively.
Eight of the top 20 play in the English Premier League. The next wealthiest after Lampard is Thierry Henry (Arsenal), followed by John Terry (Chelsea), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United), Roy Keane (Manchester United), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Sol Campbell (Arsenal) and Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United).
Long-serving Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson is the second-wealthiest coach with €6-million (about R50-million), followed by England coach Sven Goran Eriksson on €5,8-million (about R45-million). Arsenal's Arsene Wenger gets €4,4-million (about R35-million). - Sapa-AP
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