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According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, published on Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first soccer player to achieve billionaire status, with a net worth of $1.4 billion, following his contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in June.

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According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, published on Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first soccer player to achieve billionaire status, with a net worth of $1.4 billion, 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 soccer history.

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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 soccer history.

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

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

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

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

In contrast, Lionel Messi has earned over $600 million in pre-tax salary during his career. However, 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.

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In contrast, Lionel Messi has earned over $600 million in pre-tax salary during his career. However, 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. His soccer legacy includes multiple Ballon d'Or titles and several UEFA Champions League wins.

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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. His soccer legacy includes multiple Ballon d'Or titles and several UEFA Champions League wins.

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

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According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, published on Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to achieve billionaire status, with a net worth of $1.4 billion, 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.

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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.

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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. His football legacy includes multiple Ballon d'Or titles and several UEFA Champions League wins.

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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. His football legacy includes multiple Ballon d'Or titles and several UEFA Champions League wins.

Ronaldo's rise to billionaire status proves that relentless dedication and smart business moves can pay off. His journey from the streets of Madeira to a $1.4 billion empire demonstrates how talent combined with discipline can create unstoppable success. This milestone sets the gold standard for athletes turning sports into lasting business empires.

Ronaldo's rise to billionaire status proves that relentless dedication and smart business moves can pay off. His journey from the streets of Madeira to a $1.4 billion empire demonstrates how talent combined with discipline can create unstoppable success. This milestone sets the gold standard for athletes turning sports into lasting business empires.

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Ronaldo's billionaire status exposes football's disgusting inequality, where one player banks $215 million while most earn under $50,000. His wealth, derived from Saudi oil money and corporate deals, highlights how the sport has sold its soul to greed. This grotesque divide starves grassroots clubs while enriching already wealthy superstars.

Ronaldo's billionaire status exposes football's disgusting inequality, where one player banks $215 million while most earn under $50,000. His wealth, derived from Saudi oil money and corporate deals, highlights how the sport has sold its soul to greed. This grotesque divide starves grassroots clubs while enriching already wealthy superstars.

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There's a 1% chance that Cristiano Ronaldo will play again for Manchester United, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 1% chance that Cristiano Ronaldo will play again for Manchester United, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Soccer's First Billionaire Player

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Ronaldo's billionaire status exposes soccer's blatant economic inequality, where one player banks $215 million while most earn under $50,000. His wealth, derived from Saudi oil money and corporate deals, highlights how the sport has sold its soul sportswashing. This grotesque divide starves grassroots clubs while enriching already wealthy superstars.

Ronaldo's billionaire status exposes soccer's blatant economic inequality, where one player banks $215 million while most earn under $50,000. His wealth, derived from Saudi oil money and corporate deals, highlights how the sport has sold its soul sportswashing. This grotesque divide starves grassroots clubs while enriching already wealthy superstars.

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