Cristiano Ronaldo named World's Highest-paid Sportsman for 2016

After winning the Champions League, the European Cup, and the FIFA Ballon d'Or in one year, it's hard to contend this spot with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Forbes has named Cristiano Ronaldo the highest paid sportsman for the year 2016. He earned $88million in 2016. Lionel Messi comes in second with $81million; followed by Lebron James $77million.

There is so much for Ronaldo to celebrate this week as he turns 32 on Sunday.

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Wilfried Bony completes Manchester City Move

Wilfried Bony has completed his big-money move from Swansea to Premier League champions Manchester City.The Ivorian striker, who is on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, joins Manuel Pellegrini's side for an nitial fee in the region of £25million with another £3m inadd-ons over four years. Bony, 26, has agreed a four-and-a-half year deal. He willwear the No 14 shirt worn previously by Javi Garcia. 'It’s a great feeling for me, it’s a big honour to be here and it’s a great challenge,' said Bony.

Blatter loses Appeal

credit: fox sports Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has had his appeal to overturn his six-year ban from all footballing activities unsuccessful.

Samir Nasri out for a Month

Samir Nasri could be sidelined for up to a month with a calf injury, Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has announced.

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