"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 $US1.4bn. The 40-year-old striker's financial ascent comes after he signed a new contract with Saudi side Al-Nassr in June reportedly worth more than $400m. Bloomberg said that Ronaldo earned more than $550m in salary between 2002 and 2023, supplemented by a decade-long Nike deal worth nearly $18m annually, and lucrative endorsements with Armani, Castrol and others that added more than $175m to his fortune."
"Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr from Manchester United in 2023 had already made him the highest-paid player in football history, with an annual salary of 177m ($US358m), plus bonuses and a reported 15% share in his Saudi Arabia club. 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."
Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth is estimated at $US1.4bn, making him the first footballer to reach billionaire status. The 40-year-old signed a new contract with Al-Nassr in June reportedly worth more than $400m. He earned more than $550m in salary between 2002 and 2023, supplemented by a decade-long Nike deal worth nearly $18m annually and endorsements with Armani, Castrol and others that added over $175m. The Al-Nassr move included an annual salary of 177m ($US358m), bonuses and a reported 15% club share. His billionaire status places him alongside athletes such as Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods. He says he still has a passion for playing and is not considering retirement.
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