"Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first active footballer to become a billionaire, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index which included his net worth in their list for the first time. Ronaldo, who was already the sport's highest-paid player, dramatically increased his wealth when he signed a lucrative contract extension with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr earlier this year, reportedly worth over $400 million."
""People, especially my family, say: 'It's time for you to stop. You've done everything. Why do you want to score a thousand goals?'" Ronaldo said. "But I don't think so. I think I'm still producing good things, I'm helping my club and the national team, and why not keep going? "I'm sure that when I finish, I'll be fulfilled, because I gave it my all. I know I don't have many more years, but the few I have, I try to enjoy to the fullest.""
"A five-time Ballon d'Or winner, Ronaldo, 40, added another individual accolade to his distinguished career on Tuesday when he received the Prestige award at the Portugal Football Globes. "It's not an end-of-career award," he said. "I see it as recognition of years of effort, dedication, and ambition. I like winning, helping the younger generations-and they also help me maintain my level and continue competing. "That's what excites me: competing with the younger ones. I still have a passion for this.""
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first active footballer to reach billionaire status after Bloomberg included his net worth. He increased his wealth after signing a lucrative, reportedly over $400 million, tax-free contract extension with Al Nassr and through major brand deals with Armani and Nike. He remains the sport's highest-paid player and the leading men's international scorer with 141 goals in 223 appearances for Portugal. His family urges him to retire, but he intends to keep playing and aims for 1,000 goals. At 40 and a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, he received the Prestige award and emphasizes his passion for competing with younger players.
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