David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez, Lionel Messi, Antonela Roccuzzo and Wayne Rooney all figure on football’s richest couples list.

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• Superstar performers pulling the cash
• Power couples starring on & off the field
• Order could change in the near future

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  It should come as no surprise to find that the Beckham family top that chart, which has been pieced together by , with David penning several lucrative contracts during his playing days – including a lifetime deal with adidas – before becoming co-owner of MLS side Inter Miami. His pop star wife Victoria also continues to pull in millions every year as a former Spice Girl that boasts her own clothing range.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The Beckhams just edge out Portuguese superstar Ronaldo and his model partner Georgina, with even the biggest contract in world football – which was penned when joining Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr – not enough to carry CR7 to the No.1 spot. He does, however, sit above eternal rival Messi, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or and his wife Antonela now calling Florida home alongside Beckham and Co.

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• DID YOU KNOW?

  Manchester United legend Rooney, who is now in charge of Birmingham City, and his wife Coleen are closing in on Messi and have – like the Beckhams – starred in their own documentary. The top five is completed by Real Madrid icon Sergio Ramos and his partner Pilar Rubio, with Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski and his wife Anna next on the list, just ahead of ex-Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger and former tennis world No.1 Ana Ivanovic.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  The respective stars of Ronaldo and Messi are unlikely to wane any time soon, with their global appeal as prominent as ever, while Beckham also stands to benefit from Inter Miami’s blossoming reputation – as they compete for recognition in America alongside established franchises from the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB.

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