"Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great's net worth at an estimated $1.4bn. The 40-year-old striker's financial ascent comes after he signed a new contract with the Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr in June reportedly worth more than $400m. Bloomberg said Ronaldo earned more than $550m in salary from 2002 to 2023,"
"Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has earned more than $600m in pre-tax salary during his career. Ronaldo's billionaire status places him among a rare group of athletes that includes basketball greats Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and LeBron James; golfer Tiger Woods; and tennis player Roger Federer. Ronaldo suggested he is not considering retirement any time soon. I still have a passion for this, he said at the Portugal Football Globes gala on Tuesday."
Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth is estimated at $1.4 billion, making him the first footballer to reach billionaire status. The financial rise follows a June contract extension with Al-Nassr reportedly worth more than $400 million. Bloomberg reports more than $550 million in salary earned from 2002 to 2023, a decade-long Nike deal averaging nearly $18 million annually, and endorsements with Armani, Castrol and others that added over $175 million. The 2023 move to Al-Nassr made him the highest-paid player with an annual salary of £177 million plus bonuses and a reported 15% club stake. Ronaldo says he still has passion and does not plan to retire soon.
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