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Ronaldo Becomes First Football Billionaire With Big Saudi Contract

  • Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to reach billionaire status, following his contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in June 2025.
  • This milestone reflects over twenty years of record-breaking performance at elite clubs and the unprecedented financial rewards offered by Gulf state teams.
  • Ronaldo's wealth now totals an estimated $1.4 billion, with his latest Al-Nassr deal valued at over $400 million through various salary, bonuses, and equity components.
  • Bloomberg highlighted that his income from Al-Nassr rivals makes him 'set to bank around 492m over the next two years' and cements his position as sport's highest earner.
  • The agreement demonstrates how Gulf investment is reshaping both the finances and influence of global football.
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Cristiano Ronaldo reached a new milestone in his career, this time out of the field. Portuguese became the first player to enter the multimillionaire club, according to a new Bloomberg report.

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SCAN SPORT - Cristiano Ronaldo has just entered the ultra-selecting club of athletes who have become billionaires. A first for a footballer thanks in particular to an unprecedented contract of $200 million a year with Al-Nassr.

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CNN Brasil broke the news in Brazil on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
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