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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes soccer's first billionaire athlete

Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved a significant financial milestone, becoming soccer's first-ever billionaire with a net worth exceeding $1.4 billion. This wealth is a combination of his record-breaking salary from Al-Nassr, lucrative endorsement deals with major brands like Nike, and his own CR7 brand ventures. Despite his current immense success, Ronaldo's journey began in poverty in Portugal, highlighting a remarkable rags-to-riches story. AI

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes soccer's first billionaire athlete

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    Cristiano Ronaldo is soccer’s first-ever billionaire: He went from begging for burgers outside McDonald’s to landing a $400 million contract

    From humble beginnings to ultra wealthy status, Ronaldo’s $1.4 billion net worth proves the world’s most-followed athlete is also a wise businessman.