Karim Benzema. A 2026 with $104 Million in Earnings

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Karim Benzema is the eighth highest-paid athlete in the world. Forbes magazine has published its annual ranking of the world's highest-paid athletes. Benzema comes in at number 8 with estimated earnings of $104 million for the year, or approximately €89.5 million. This total breaks down into $100 million in contract income and $4 million in off-field earnings. At 38 years old, the French striker changed clubs mid-season, leaving Al-Ittihad for A…