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Who are the richest athletes in the world in 2016? Counting downt he top 25, according to Forbes Magazine. (AP Photos) — Who are the highest-paid athletes in the world in 2016? Counting down the top 25, according to Forbes Magazine. (AP Photos)

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale celebrates after the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. Real Madrid won 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) — 25. Gareth Bale, soccer $35.9 million $24.9 million salary, $11 million endorsements (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso of Spain walks back to his team garage following a crash during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Ross Land) — 24. Fernando Alonso, racing $36.5 million $35 million earnings, $1.5 million endorsements (AP Photo/Ross Land)

PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic kicks the ball during the French Cup final soccer match between Marseille and PSG at the Stade de France Stadium, in Saint Denis, North of Paris, Saturday, May 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Francois Mori) — 23. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, soccer $37.4 million $30.4 million salary, $7 million endorsements (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Barcelona's Neymar, right, and Atleticos Augosto Fernandez vie for the ball during the Champions League 2nd leg quarterfinal soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday April 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) — 21-tie. Neymar, soccer $37.5 million $14.5 million salary, $23 million endorsements (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Spain's Rafael Nadal runs to return a shot in his second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina's Facundo Bagnis at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Thursday, May 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) — 21-tie. Rafael Nadal, tennis $37.5 million $5.5 million earnings, $32 million endorsements (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers passes against the Miami Dolphins during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) — 20. Philip Rivers, football $38 million $37.5 million salary, $450,000 endorsements (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany holds his third place trophy on the podium of the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, May 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) — 19. Sebastian Vettel, racing $41 million $40 million earnings, $1 million endorsements (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs out of the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone) — 18. Russell Wilson, football $41.8 million $31.8 million salary, $10 million endorsements (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his tee shot on the second hole during the third round of the Memorial golf tournament, Saturday, June 4, 2016, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) — 17. Rory McIlroy, golf $42.6 million $7.6 million earnings, $35 million endorsements (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Andre Berto during their welterweight title fight Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) — 16. Floyd Mayweather, boxing $44 million $32 million earnings, $12 million endorsements (AP Photo/John Locher)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) — 15. Tom Brady, football $44.1 million $36.1 million salary, $8 million endorsements (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2015, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco passes the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, in Baltimore. The Ravens and Joe Flacco have agreed on a contract extension that will keep the quarterback with the team through the 2021 season. Flacco and the Ravens agreed on a three-year extension Wednesday, March 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) — 14. Joe Flacco, football $44.5 million $44 million salary, $500,000 endorsements (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina PanthersSunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) — 13. Eli Manning, football $45 million $37 million salary, $8 million endorsements (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Tiger Woods takes a practice swing before hitting three ceremonial golf balls during a Quicken Loans National tournament media availability on the 10th tee at Congressional Country Club, Monday, May 16, 2016 in Bethesda, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) — 12. Tiger Woods, golf $45.3 million $300,000 earnings, $45 million endorsements (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco, Sunday, May 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) — 11. Lewis Hamilton, racing $46 million $42 million earnings, $4 million endorsements (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant acknowledges the fans after the last NBA basketball game of his career, against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, in Los Angeles. Bryant scored 60 points as the Lakers won 101-96. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) — 10. Kobe Bryant, basketball $50 million $25 million salary, $25 million endorsements (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jordan Spieth watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the second round of the Memorial golf tournament, Friday, June 3, 2016, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) — 9. Jordan Spieth, golf $52.8 million $20.8 million earnings, $32 million endorsements (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Phil Mickelson follows his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of The Players Championship golf tournament Friday, May 13, 2016, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) — 8. Phil Mickelson, golf $52.9 million $2.9 million earnings, $50 million endorsements (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Carolina Panthers Cam Newton (1) in action against the Denver Broncos during the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan) — 7. Cam Newton, football $53.1 million $41.1 million salary, $12 million endorsements (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic gives a thumbs up as he holds the trophy after winning the final of the French Open tennis tournament against Britain's Andy Murray in four sets 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, June 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) — 6. Novak Djokovic, tennis $55.8 million $21.8 million earnings, $34 million endorsements (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts during the second half of Game 7 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Monday, May 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) — 5. Kevin Durant, basketball $56.2 million $20.2 million salary, $36 million endorsements (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Roger Federer of Switzerland waves as he leaves Rod Laver Arena following his semifinal loss to Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016.(AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill) — 4. Roger Federer, tennis $67.8 million $7.8 million earnings, $60 million endorsements (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) gestures during the first half against the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) — 3. LeBron James, basketball $77.2 million $23.2 million salary, $54 million endorsements (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after winning the final of the Copa del Rey soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Sunday, May 22, 2016. Barcelona won 2-0 (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) — 2. Lionel Messi, soccer $81.4 million $53.4 million salary, $28 million endorsements (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Estonia during their friendly soccer match at Benfica stadium in Lisbon, Wednesday, June 8 2016. Portugal will play in the Euro2016 in Group stage against Austria, Hungary and Iceland in Group F. (AP Photo/Steven Governo) — 1. Cristiano Ronaldo, soccer $88 million $56 million salary, $32 million endorsements (AP Photo/Steven Governo)

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Who are the richest athletes in the world in 2016? Counting downt he top 25, according to Forbes Magazine. (AP Photos)

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale celebrates after the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. Real Madrid won 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso of Spain walks back to his team garage following a crash during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Ross Land)

PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic kicks the ball during the French Cup final soccer match between Marseille and PSG at the Stade de France Stadium, in Saint Denis, North of Paris, Saturday, May 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Barcelona's Neymar, right, and Atleticos Augosto Fernandez vie for the ball during the Champions League 2nd leg quarterfinal soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday April 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Spain's Rafael Nadal runs to return a shot in his second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina's Facundo Bagnis at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Thursday, May 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers passes against the Miami Dolphins during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany holds his third place trophy on the podium of the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, May 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs out of the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his tee shot on the second hole during the third round of the Memorial golf tournament, Saturday, June 4, 2016, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Andre Berto during their welterweight title fight Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2015, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco passes the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, in Baltimore. The Ravens and Joe Flacco have agreed on a contract extension that will keep the quarterback with the team through the 2021 season. Flacco and the Ravens agreed on a three-year extension Wednesday, March 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina PanthersSunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Tiger Woods takes a practice swing before hitting three ceremonial golf balls during a Quicken Loans National tournament media availability on the 10th tee at Congressional Country Club, Monday, May 16, 2016 in Bethesda, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco, Sunday, May 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant acknowledges the fans after the last NBA basketball game of his career, against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, in Los Angeles. Bryant scored 60 points as the Lakers won 101-96. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jordan Spieth watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the second round of the Memorial golf tournament, Friday, June 3, 2016, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Phil Mickelson follows his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of The Players Championship golf tournament Friday, May 13, 2016, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Carolina Panthers Cam Newton (1) in action against the Denver Broncos during the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic gives a thumbs up as he holds the trophy after winning the final of the French Open tennis tournament against Britain's Andy Murray in four sets 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, June 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts during the second half of Game 7 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Monday, May 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Roger Federer of Switzerland waves as he leaves Rod Laver Arena following his semifinal loss to Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016.(AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) gestures during the first half against the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after winning the final of the Copa del Rey soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Sunday, May 22, 2016. Barcelona won 2-0 (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Estonia during their friendly soccer match at Benfica stadium in Lisbon, Wednesday, June 8 2016. Portugal will play in the Euro2016 in Group stage against Austria, Hungary and Iceland in Group F. (AP Photo/Steven Governo)

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WASHINGTON — Forbes Magazine released its annual list of the world’s richest athletes Wednesday. It may come as a surprise that the highest-paid Major League Baseball player, Clayton Kershaw, doesn’t come in higher than 33 on the list. But the combination of international athletes and endorsement money shapes this list differently.

See the gallery above for the top 25, and check out the full list at Forbes.com.

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