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Two Irish Athletes Among The Richest Sports Stars In The World

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Tennis player Roger Federer, has been named the highest off-field earner

Two Irish athletes are among the richest sports stars in the world, due to their business ventures.

Golfer Rory McIlroy was ranked 14th in the world and is worth $41.5 million - however, he earned 34 million earned off the field last year.

While Conor McGregor came in at number 27 and is currently worth €43 million - earning $10 million outside the ring.

Tennis player Roger Federer, has been named the highest off-field earner, making more than $90 million in 2022, compared to the $700,000 he earned playing on the court last year.

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