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With the exception of Jordan I have no idea who any of them are and I only know him because it says so on the vack of his shirt.

Richer? possibly but not by much. More globally famous? not even close

Salary-wise Alex Rodriguez (the baseball player pictured in sunglasses) is one rich fellow. Last I heard, he was the highest paid team sport player in the world, including soccer. And while American football doesn't have much worldwide following, I wouldn't underestimate the fame of baseball players internationally. Baseball is not a worldwide game to the extent soccer is, but it's not the single country sport many of its baseball-igorant detractors think it is.

No offence intended Colonel. I actually like baseball. Fell in love with it over many trips over the pond.
I am also prepared to accept that Alex Rodriguez is the highest paid. once you get to a couple of hundred grand a week I don't guess that a few tens of percentage points make that much difference.

As for fame. Sorry mate, but Zidane would be instantly recognisable amongst 60% of males between 16 and 60 throughout Europe, Sth America, S. E. Asia, The Middle East and The urban parts of Africa. the only places the man could get peace would be Australia and New Zealand (Rugby), India and Pakistan (Cricket) and Nth America.