Cristiano Ronaldo: Soccer superstar becomes the sports first billionaire player, says Bloomberg

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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to achieve billionaire status with a net worth of $1.4 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, following his contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in June.</span

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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to achieve billionaire status with a net worth of $1.4 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, following his contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in June.

The Portuguese forward earned more than $550 million in salary between 2002 and 2023 during his career at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus, before his move to Al-Nassr made him the highest-paid player in football history.</span

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The Portuguese forward earned more than $550 million in salary between 2002 and 2023 during his career at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus, before his move to Al-Nassr made him the highest-paid player in football history.

Ronaldo's wealth stems from multiple revenue streams including a decade-long Nike endorsement deal worth nearly $18 million annually and partnerships with brands such as Armani and Castrol that added over $175 million to his fortune.</span

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Ronaldo's wealth stems from multiple revenue streams including a decade-long Nike endorsement deal worth nearly $18 million annually and partnerships with brands such as Armani and Castrol that added over $175 million to his fortune.

His current Al-Nassr contract reportedly provides around $200 million yearly in tax-free salary and bonuses, plus additional perks including a $30 million signing bonus and a reported 15 percent equity stake in the Saudi Pro League club.</span

Daily Sabah

His current Al-Nassr contract reportedly provides around $200 million yearly in tax-free salary and bonuses, plus additional perks including a $30 million signing bonus and a reported 15 percent equity stake in the Saudi Pro League club.

Lionel Messi has earned over $600 million in pre-tax salary during his career but his guaranteed pay over the last two seasons was only about one-tenth of Ronaldo's income during the same period, according to Bloomberg's analysis.</span

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Lionel Messi has earned over $600 million in pre-tax salary during his career but his guaranteed pay over the last two seasons was only about one-tenth of Ronaldo's income during the same period, according to Bloomberg's analysis.

At 40 years old, Ronaldo joins an exclusive group of billionaire athletes including Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tiger Woods and Roger Federer, while expressing his intention to continue playing for several more years.</span

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At 40 years old, Ronaldo joins an exclusive group of billionaire athletes including Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tiger Woods and Roger Federer, while expressing his intention to continue playing for several more years.

Ronaldo Becomes First Footballer Billionaire at $1.4B

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