Ronaldo's annual wages double the size of

Barcelona has about 1.1 billion euros in debt, but the club star is well paid with a gross monthly salary of 7 million pounds.

On the other hand, his old rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, wins a month's 3.8 million pounds in Juventus, according to figures published by L Equipe.

Over a year, Messy takes home a salary of 107.6 million pounds compared with 46.5 million Ronaldo.

Messy and Ronaldo have dominated European and world football for years so it is no surprise to see their names at the top of the list.

Under them, Neymar enters 3rd place with an annual salary of 31.3 million pounds.

Next to him are Suarez Greezman with 29.7 million pounds each. /