David Beckham tops richest footballers listMarch 19, 2013 - 11:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Veteran Englishman David Beckham, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in January on a short-term deal until the end of the season, is nearing the end of his playing career but still comes in ahead of world player of the year Lionel Messi and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo. France Football magazine reports Beckham will earn $A45.21 million in 2012-13, leaving him just ahead of four-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi. Beckham, who left the Los Angeles Galaxy in December, is reported to have earned an annual salary of 1.7 million euros ($A2.13 million) with his income supplemented by 1.3 million euros ($A1.63 million) in bonuses and some 33 million euros ($A41.44 million) from other sources, including advertising deals. The 37-year-old Beckham revealed after signing for PSG that all money due to him from his contract with the French giants would be donated to charity. In contrast, Messi's income of 35 million euros ($A43.95 million) includes 13 million ($A16.32 million) in salary and bonuses, with the remainder coming from advertising and other sources. Ronaldo comes in third, with total income reaching 30 million euros ($A37.67 million) , including 13.5 million euros ($A16.95 million) from salary and bonuses. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. |