Cristiano Ronaldo has become football’s first billionaire player, according to Bloomberg, which tracks the world’s richest individuals.
The Bloomberg Billionaires Index valued the 40-year-old Portugal and Al-Nassr striker’s net worth at $1.4bn (£1.04bn), including career earnings, endorsements, and investments.
Ronaldo reportedly earned more than $550m (£410m) in salary between 2002 and 2023, with sponsorships such as a decade-long Nike deal paying nearly $18m (£13.4m) per year.
Joining Al-Nassr in 2022, Ronaldo became the highest-paid player in football history with an annual salary of £177m. His initial contract ended in June 2025, but he signed a new two-year deal reportedly worth more than $400m (£298m), keeping him at the club past his 42nd birthday.
Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, Ronaldo’s longtime rival in Spain, has earned more than $600m (£447m) in pre-tax salary during his career.
Since 2023, Messi has made $20m (£15m) annually, roughly 10% of Ronaldo’s income for the same period. Upon retirement, Messi is set to receive a stake in Inter Miami.
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Global football star Cristiano Ronaldo is engaged to his long-time partner, Georgina Rodríguez. She announced the news on Instagram, sharing a photo of a large engagement ring with the caption in Spanish: “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.”
Cristiano Ronaldo may be preparing to leave Al Nassr, as a cryptic social media post on Monday night suggested the end of his time with the Saudi Arabian club.
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again been named the world’s highest-paid athlete by Forbes, marking his third consecutive year at the top and the fifth time in his career.
Cristiano Ronaldo has reached an unprecedented milestone, becoming the first player in history to secure 700 official club victories after Al-Nassr's 2-1 win over Al-Raed in the Saudi Pro League.
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