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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Football's First Billionaire at 40

10/12/2025

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Ronaldo Becomes Billionaire

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese footballer, has become the first billionaire footballer with a net worth around $1.4 billion, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
The milestone follows his contract renewal with Al-Nassr reportedly worth over $400 million.
Despite his family urging retirement, the 40-year-old Ronaldo remains willing to play and aims to reach 1,000 career goals, having scored 946.
His business ventures, including hotel ownership, bolster his financial success.

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Ronaldo Dominates Scoring

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored five goals in six matches for Al-Nassr this season.
Ahead of Portugal's World Cup qualifier against Ireland, pundits predict a convincing victory.
Cristiano Ronaldo has 141 international goals, making him the highest scorer among active players.
Cole Palmer ranked Ronaldo fourth in his list of greatest players, with Messi, Neymar, and Rooney ahead of him as Ronaldo nears the 2026 World Cup.

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Ronaldo Becomes Billionaire

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese footballer, has become the first billionaire footballer with a net worth around $1.4 billion, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
The milestone follows his contract renewal with Al-Nassr reportedly worth over $400 million.
Despite his family urging retirement, the 40-year-old Ronaldo remains willing to play and aims to reach 1,000 career goals, having scored 946.
His business ventures, including hotel ownership, bolster his financial success.

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