"Cristiano Ronaldo has become football's first billionaire player, according to financial information and media firm Bloomberg. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index,, external which tracks the world's richest people based on their net worth, has measured the 40-year-old Portugal and Al-Nassr striker's wealth for the first time. The valuation takes into account his career earnings, investments and endorsements. The report says Ronaldo's net worth is $1.4bn (1.04bn)."
"It says he earned more than $550m (410m) in salary between 2002 and 2023, and breaks down his reported earnings through deals and sponsorship, including a decade-long deal with Nike worth almost $18m (13.4m) a year. When Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League in 2022 he reportedly became the best-paid player in football history with an annual salary of 177m."
"Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, who played against Ronaldo for many years during their time in Spain, has earned more than $600m (447m) in pre-tax salary during his career, according to Bloomberg. That includes $20m (15m) in guaranteed annual pay since 2023, which is about 10% of Ronaldo's income during the same period. When he retires, 38-year-old Messi is set to get a stake in Inter Miami."
Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth is valued at $1.4bn, making him football's first billionaire player. The valuation incorporates career earnings, investments and endorsements. He earned more than $550m in salary between 2002 and 2023. Sponsorships and deals include a decade-long Nike contract worth almost $18m a year. Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in 2022 and became the best-paid player with an annual salary of $177m. He signed a new two-year contract reportedly worth more than $400m, extending his stay past age 42. Lionel Messi has earned over $600m in pre-tax salary and will receive a stake in Inter Miami upon retirement.
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