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Newcastle United FC takover, one of the headline in sports today. There are reports that Newcastle United soon take over by Saudi Investment group. A source revealed that, Saudi Arabia (PIF) public investment fund who want to take over 80% share of Newcastle United club from current owners (Mike Ashley). If the deal is confirmed with in year 2020, Newcastle United become richest football club with such big deal. Sheikh Mansour currently leading the list of Richest premier league club owners list in 2020 with wealth reported (£23.3 billion).

In the above table you can see the richest premier league club owners 2020. All information regarding to owners wealth taken from trusted sources. Once the Newcastle United take over confirmed the details updated.

Public Investment Fund – Newcastle United (Wealth £260 billion) :

Public Investment Fund (Saudi Arabia) could be the next owners of Premier league club Newcastle. According to details, Public Investment Fund who wants to get (80% shares) in the club from Mike Ashley current owner. If the deal is confirmed during the year 2020, Newcastle will become one of the richest premier league club according to news sources.

Sheikh Mansour Owned Manchester City (Wealth £23.3 billion) :

Sheikh Mansour become the new owner of Manchester City FC in 2008 after taking over club shares from (Thaksin Shinawatra) Thailand prime minister. He also owned (Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation). After his takeover, the club made big signings and Manchester City won four premier league title in year (2011–12, 2013–14, 2017–18, 2018–19).

Roman Abramovich Owned Chelsea FC (Wealth £9.6 billion) :

Roman Abramovich one of the richest owner in premier league before Sheikh Mansour take over Manchester City. Abramovich wealth reported (£9.6 billion) which makes him now third richest premier league club owner in premier league. In 2003, Abramovich become the owner of the companies that control Chelsea FC in West London. The previous owner (Ken Bates) who later went to buy the Leeds United FC.

Ultimate Fight Championship signed most expensive tv deal with ESPN for $750 million. Dana White, CEO of the UFC sports, paying high wages to fighters which include winning bonus and performance of the night bonus. Conor Mcgregor currently leading list highest paid UFC fighters 2020. Three main pay-per-view cards take place in year 2020.

Highest Paid UFC Fighters 2020
Rank	Fighters	Purse & Winning Bonus	PPV & Sponsorship Bonus	Overall Earnings
1	Conor Mcgregor	$3 million	$60,000	$3.06 million
2	Israel Adesanya	$1.25 million	$80,000	$1.33 million
3	Alistair Overeem	$850,000	$250,000	$1.1 million
4	Junior dos Santos	$900,000	$120,000	$1.02 million
5	Stipe Miocic	$750,000	$40,000	$790,000
6	Kamaru Usman	$700,000	$70,000	$770,000
7	Fabrício Werdum	$650,000	$80,000	$730,000
8	Derrick Lewis	$580,000	$35,000	$615,000
9	Jon Jones	$500,000	$40,000	$540,000
10	Amanda Nunes	$500,000	$40,000	$540,000
11	Paul Costa	$500,000	$30,000	$530,000
12	Jorge Masvidal	$500,000	$30,000	$530,000
13	Daniel Cormier	$500,000	$30,000	$530,000
14	Tony Ferguson	$500,000	$30,000	$530,000
15	Deiveson Figueiredo	$400,000	$125,00	$525,000
16	Neil Magny	$464,000	$35,000	$499,000
17	Donald Cerrone	$400,000	$40,000	$440,000
18	Aleksei Oleinik	$410,000	$20,000	$430,000
19	Dustin Poirier	$350,000	$70,000	$420,000
20	Curtis Blaydes	$380,000	$30,000	$410,000
21	Robert Whittaker	$400,000	$10,000	$410,000
22	Frankie Edgar	$400,000	$70,000	$470,000
23	Jim Miller	$340,000	$55,000	$395,000
24	Henry Cejudo (Ret)	$350,000	$40,000	$390,000
25	Dominick Reyes	$350,000	$30,000	$380,000
26	Yoel Romero	$350,000	$30,000	$380,000
27	Sean O’Malley	$250,000	$120,00	$370,000
28	Chris Weidman	$320,000	$15,000	$335,000
29	Justin Gaethje	$350,000	$15,000	$330,000
30	Maurício Rua	$300,000	$20,000	$320,000
31	Zhang Weili	$200,000	$90,000	$290,000
32	Derek Brunson	$260,000	$20,000	$280,000
33	Valentina Shevchenko	$230,000	$40,000	$270,000

The above information based on recently held UFC pay-per-views during corona-virus pandemic. Israel Adesanya hold another fight in the main pay-per-view and his earnings will increased to $1.25 million including guaranteed payout between ($500k to $800k) at UFC 253. Paul Costa will make $350,000 straight money from the event and $100,000 for winning the fight according to his fight contract.

Amanda Nunes after winning her fight from (Felicia Spencer) at UFC 250, become the highest paid UFC female fighter with ($500,000) guaranteed fight payout and $40,000 endorsement bonus. Alistair Overeem joined the highest paid UFC fighter list after earning straight money from his fight contract upto ($850k) against (Augusto Sakai and Walt Harris).

Conor McGregor UFC Earnings 2020 ($3 million) :

McGregor take part in only one fight so far in UFC at 246 main card. According to reports, Mcgregor earn $3 million. There are reports, that Mcgregor earn ($50 million) from the fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Some mma sources claimed that, Mcgregor next fight will be against winner of Nurmagomedov vs Ferguson main-card at UFC 249.

Jon Jones UFC Earnings 2020 ($540,000) :

Jon Jones made return to UFC ring in 2020. Jones after great fight with (Dominick Reyes) retain the title on unanimous decision. His earnings at UFC 247 revealed upto $500,000. A sports financial collecting site reported that, Jones received $40,000 sponsorship earnings at UFC 247.

Israel Adesanya UFC Earnings 2020 ($540,000) :

Adesanya made career highest purse money at UFC 248. He win the fight against Yoel Romero in middleweight division and retain the title. His earnings for UFC 248 revealed ($500k) which later increased to $40k extra based on sponsorship earnings.

Zhang Weili UFC Earnings 2020 ($290,000) :

Weili become the highest paid UFC women fighter in 2020 with $290k from the fight against Joanna Jędrzejczyk. According to MMA sources, Weili make $200k straight money from fight and $90,000 from sponsorship and performance payout.

Valentina Shevchenko UFC Earnings 2020 ($290,000) :

Shevchenko currently best paid fighter from (Ukraine) in UFC. She make $230k from the fight which include 100% winning bonus, her earnings increased to $270k after including $40k sponsorship bonus. In 2019, Its Nunes who leads the women highest paid UFC fighter list with $1 million earnings from (UFC 245 & UFC 239.

All information UFC fighters gathered from recently held events. The details and list updated here after each main UFC event. Once the next event UFC 249 take place the salaries information updated after that. The details based on reported salaries of the fighters at main card including sponsorship bonus.

Big money paid to the boxers once they get sign up with big promotional companies and promoters. Canelo Alvarez one of the richest boxers in the world after signing contract with promoters (DAZN) for five year 11 fight deal. The deal made him most paid boxers in the world after Floyd Mayweather Jr. Most expensive boxing contracts list lead by Canelo Alvarez and Mayweather Jr.

Canelo Alvarez DAZN Contract Worth ($365 million): Alvarez currently earning highest money in boxing calendar. His next fight for year 2020 announced but due to Corona-Virus pandemic the fight schedule for next year or postponed. His contract with DAZN and match room makes him highest paid boxers last year in 2019 with $92 million earnings from the fights. According to reports he pocket $50 million for his first two fights under (DAZN and Match room) promotions and $35 million for third fight in future under-contract terms and conditions with DAZN.

Floyd Mayweather Jr Showtime Contract Worth ($450 million): Mayweather Jr listed highest paid boxer in 2012, after signing most expensive boxing contract with Showtime. The details of his contract never public, but according to sources he made ($200 million minimum). After fighting with Canelo Alvarez and Manny Pacquiao back to back fights under (showtime) contract and promotions, he earned $450 million which brings him long-term boxing contract holders for six fights.

Anthony Joshua DAZN Contract Worth ($1 Billion): Joshua become highlight of boxing calendar after suffering defeat from Andy Ruiz Jr. According to details Joshua received $32 million for his fight against Ruiz Jr which makes him highest paid British sports athlete in year 2019. In 2018, after leaving showtime as boxing promoter Joshua signed new deal with DAZN which is worth of ($1 billion).

Tyson Fury ESPN Contract Deal ($100 million): After Joshua, Fury become 2nd most paid boxing super star in Britain after signing $100 million deal with ESPN. Fury become highest paid WWE wrestler after signing short-term deal with them and according to sources received ($15 million) for fight against Braun Strowman. Tyson Fury received $25 million for 2nd fight against Deontay Wilder which include tv rights money.

Kyle Busch leading the list of highest paid Nascar drivers 2020. In 2020, a magazine revealed the salaries of NASCAR drivers year 2020. According to their details, Busch earn $16.1 million from contract with NASCAR team (Joe Gibbs Racing). Jimmie Johnson with ($14.8 million) salary and winnings ranked 2nd in the list.

In the above table you can see the salaries and endorsement earnings of all NASCAR drivers. All information regarding to NASCAR drivers salaries and endorsement earnings gathered from trusted sources.

Kyle Busch Base Salary ($16.1 million): Busch won 2019, NASCAR sprint cup and signed long-term contract deal with (JGR). In the start of the new year, Forbes released their list of highest paid NASCAR drivers and Busch with annual salary $16.1 million become best paid in 2020.

Jimmie Johnson Base Salary ($14.8 million): Jimmie Johnson signed long-term deal with Hendrick Motorsports. According to reports, he make ($14.8 million) annually from contract. Johnson become most marketable athlete in year 2020 with ($2.8 million) endorsement earnings.

Denny Hamlin Base Salary ($13.1 million): Hamlin drive for (Joe Gibbs Racing) team in NASCAR sprint cup series. He is full-time driver for the team alongside (Jimmie Johnson). He make $13.1 million salary yearly from his contract with (JGR) team. His new extension of contract with JGR racing team bring him in most earning Nascar drivers 2020

Some football not only making money just playing but also from Social Media. In October 2019, a report revealed about most earning celebrities from Instagram. In 2020, Some football players fan following increased the two common names that lead the list (Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi). David Beckham is the only in-active and retired footballer who is making millions from Instagram. Highest Earning Footballers Instagram 2020 listed based on reported earnings of all footballers.

Cristiano Ronaldo Instagram Per Post Earnings ($1 million): Ronaldo affiliated with some of the best brands worldwide. He is listed among the most marketable athlete in 2017, 2018 while he was playing for Real Madrid. Forbes reported Ronaldo estimated earnings per post on Instagram is ($975,000). His fan following since the start of 2020 increased. He signed most lucrative deal with Nike football.

Lionel Messi Instagram Per Post Earnings ($648,000): Messi six times ballon D’or award winner, how much much he made in 2020 from Instagram, estimated per post income is $648k. Just like Ronaldo, Messi also holds sponsorship deals. He does paid partnerships with Adidas, Jacob & Co and his own “Messi Store”.

David Beckham Instagram Per Post Earnings ($357,000): Beckham retired from Professional football but still making millions from endorsement deals. He recently become owner of MLS team (Inter Miami). According to reports in 2019, Beckham earn ($357k) for his each post for promotional on Instagram.

Note, some football players earnings per post income based on their fan following. Ronaldinho is retired and his earnings details gathered from 2019, reports about most wealthiest footballers list in Brazil. Many players have big fan following but their per post income based on the average post they share in a year.