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How much do athletes get paid for sponsored tweets?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafa Nadal, LeBron James... Opendorse has published details of the sums paid to elite sportsmen for endorsing brands on Twitter.

According to Opendorse, Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-paid athlete, earning 260,490 euros per sponsored tweet.
According to Opendorse, Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-paid athlete, earning 260,490 euros per sponsored tweet.
At number two, says Opendorse, is LeBron James, who is paid 123,763 euros per tweet.
At number two, says Opendorse, is LeBron James, who is paid 123,763 euros per tweet.
Neymar, who pockets around 100,000 euros, is third.
Neymar, who pockets around 100,000 euros, is third.
Rafa Nadal is the highest-paid Spaniard on the Opendorse list, netting 51,452 euros per tweet.
Rafa Nadal is the highest-paid Spaniard on the Opendorse list, netting 51,452 euros per tweet.
Manchester City's Sergio Agüero picks up about 50,000 euros for every advertising tweet.
Manchester City's Sergio Agüero picks up about 50,000 euros for every advertising tweet.
James Rodríguez also earns about 50,000 euros per tweet.
James Rodríguez also earns about 50,000 euros per tweet.
MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo receives between 15,000 and 20,000 euros, according to Opendorse.
MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo receives between 15,000 and 20,000 euros, according to Opendorse.
MotoGP world champion Marc Márquez is also paid 15,000 to 20,000 euros for every tweet, says Opendorse.
MotoGP world champion Marc Márquez is also paid 15,000 to 20,000 euros for every tweet, says Opendorse.
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Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano)

According to Opendorse, Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-paid athlete, earning 260,490 euros per sponsored tweet.

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Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano)

According to Opendorse, Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-paid athlete, earning 260,490 euros per sponsored tweet.

Foto: REALMADRID.COM / DIARIO AS

Lebron James (@KingJames)

At number two, says Opendorse, is LeBron James, who is paid 123,763 euros per tweet.

Foto: Jason Miller / DIARIO AS

Lebron James (@KingJames)

At number two, says Opendorse, is LeBron James, who is paid 123,763 euros per tweet.

Foto: Jason Miller / DIARIO AS

Neymar (@neymarjr)

Neymar, who pockets around 100,000 euros, is third.

Foto: FERNANDO ZUERAS / DIARIO AS

Neymar (@neymarjr)

Neymar, who pockets around 100,000 euros, is third.

Foto: FERNANDO ZUERAS / DIARIO AS

Rafa Nada (@RafaelNadal)

Rafa Nadal is the highest-paid Spaniard on the Opendorse list, netting 51,452 euros per tweet.

Foto: Julian Finney / Getty Images

Rafa Nada (@RafaelNadal)

Rafa Nadal is the highest-paid Spaniard on the Opendorse list, netting 51,452 euros per tweet.

Foto: Julian Finney / Getty Images

Sergio Agüero (@aguerosergiokun)

Manchester City's Sergio Agüero picks up about 50,000 euros for every advertising tweet.

Foto: Darren Staples / REUTERS

Sergio Agüero (@aguerosergiokun)

Manchester City's Sergio Agüero picks up about 50,000 euros for every advertising tweet.

Foto: Darren Staples / REUTERS

James Rodríguez (@jamesrodriguez)

James Rodríguez also earns about 50,000 euros per tweet.

Foto: JESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELA / DIARIO AS

James Rodríguez (@jamesrodriguez)

James Rodríguez also earns about 50,000 euros per tweet.

Foto: JESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELA / DIARIO AS

Jorge Lorenzo (@lorenzo99)

MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo receives between 15,000 and 20,000 euros, according to Opendorse.

Foto: PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP

Jorge Lorenzo (@lorenzo99)

MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo receives between 15,000 and 20,000 euros, according to Opendorse.

Foto: PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP

Marc Márquez (@marcmarquez93)

MotoGP world champion Marc Márquez is also paid 15,000 to 20,000 euros for every tweet, says Opendorse.

Foto: JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER / AFP

Marc Márquez (@marcmarquez93)

MotoGP world champion Marc Márquez is also paid 15,000 to 20,000 euros for every tweet, says Opendorse.

Foto: JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER / AFP

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