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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 has become the first billionaire soccer player, Bloomberg reported.
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Living legend becomes soccer's first billionaire
Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become the sport's first ever billionaire player following a contract he signed with Al Nassr earlier this year, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.Although the former Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Juventus star – now in the latter stages of his playing career – has always been one of the top earners in soccer, it's his current stint at Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr that has catapu…
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