This is Money has looked at the top leagues in Europe to see what the world's best will be paying in tax on their wages, with Mr Hackleton providing the figures. Other than for England, wage calculations do not take into account tax-free allowances, marginal rates and - with the exception of Monaco - National Insurance/social security contributions, as the outcomes would be broadly similar.

I think USA has 33 percent . Not sure .

Ronaldo and Messi both earn in excess of 300.000 euros-per-week after taxes... which means they both earn 600.000+ euros-per-week in gross wages.

And they fully deserve it considering how much return their performance and presence bring to the club .

It depends on the country, France taxes the rich people the most in the world, and its very good because health and studies are for free...
With Holland the new president, its 75% lol.

Gotta love Monaco!

Is it really 75 now ? I thought he did not do it .

@eden I think that is just employee tax . Club pays big taxes . IF i am not mistaken .