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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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‘Thriving on and off the pitch’: Internet celebrates Cristiano Ronaldo’s billionaire status
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Valued at $1.4 billion, the Al-Nassr forward’s fortune stems from record-breaking contracts, brand endorsements, and a disciplined lifestyle.
·New Delhi, India
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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.
·Mexico
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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.
·Paris, France
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