After embarking on a trip to Saudi Arabia without PSG's authorization, Lionel Messi has been suspended for two weeks.

The unapproved trip came in the wake of PSG's home loss to Lorient, in which Messi played the entire game. During his suspension period, the 35-year-old will be unable to practice or compete with the team.

Reportedly, Messi had sought approval to travel to Saudi Arabia for business purposes but was denied permission.

The superstar is under the impression that he had initially received consent to make the trip, but that PSG later withdrew it due to a change in their training timetable.

According to a recent Forbes report, Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the list of the world's highest-paid athletes, having earned $136m (£108.7m) over the past year.

Ronaldo currently plays for Al Nassr and his contract with the team is reported to be worth more than 200m euros (£176.5m) per year.

Argentina's Lionel Messi, the World Cup-winning captain, came second on Forbes' list with earnings of $130m (£103.9m).

The top 10 also includes LeBron James, a basketball star, and Canelo Alvarez, a boxer. Roger Federer, the 20-time tennis Grand Slam champion, is the only retired athlete on the list in ninth place.

Dustin Johnson, a golfer, and Phil Mickelson, another golfer, also made it to the top 10. This is the first time golfers have been included in the top 10 since Tiger Woods in 2020.

Johnson was not in the top 50 in 2022, but after joining the controversial Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational Series, he has moved up to sixth place in Forbes' rankings. Johnson earned $107m (£85.5m) over the past year, and he received $18m (£16.2m at the time) after winning the inaugural LIV Golf championship.

Forbes reports that Mickelson earned $106m (£84.7m) and surpassed $1bn in career earnings pre-tax last year.

Forbes' figures include both on-field earnings, such as salaries, prize money, and bonuses, and off-field earnings, such as sponsorship deals, appearance fees, and memorabilia and licensing income.

Tori Bowie, an accomplished American sprinter, who won three Olympic medals and was a former 100m world champion, has passed away at the age of 32.

She had won the 4x100m relay gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016, and also secured a silver medal in the 100m and a bronze medal in the 200m.

In 2017, she claimed the global title over 100m at the World Championships held in London, and won the relay gold as well. Her untimely demise has left the athletics world in shock and mourning.

The news of Bowie's death was confirmed on Instagram by World Athletics, expressing their deep sorrow over the loss of the talented athlete.

Bowie's agent, Icon Management, also expressed their grief over the loss of their client and a dear friend, daughter, and sister. They paid tribute to her as a champion and a "beacon of light that shined so bright," and extended their heartfelt condolences to Bowie's family and friends.

Bowie had a successful career as a sprinter and was known for her explosive speed and determination on the track. Her contributions to the sport of athletics have been widely acknowledged, and her untimely passing has left a void in the world of sports.

Fans, fellow athletes, and admirers from all over the world have been expressing their condolences and sharing their memories of Bowie on social media.

Tori Bowie's death has once again brought to the forefront the importance of cherishing every moment of our lives and celebrating the achievements of those around us. She will always be remembered for her outstanding performance on the track and the positive impact she had on the world of sports.