Cristiano Ronaldo: First Footballer in Billionaire Club

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* Cristiano Ronaldo is the first footballer to reach​ billionaire status. His net worth is estimated at $1.4 billion (US).
* Recent ‌Contract: He signed a new contract with Al-Nassr in June reportedly worth over $400 million.
* Career Earnings: He earned over $550 million in salary between 2002 adn 2023.
* Endorsements: He⁢ has lucrative endorsement deals with ‍nike (nearly $18m annually), Armani, Castrol, and others, adding over ⁣$175m ​to his fortune.
* Al-Nassr Move: His move to Al-Nassr in 2023 made him the highest-paid football player in history, earning £177m⁢ ($358m US) annually, plus ⁤bonuses and a ‍15% share of the ⁢club.
* Lionel Messi’s Earnings: Lionel Messi has earned over $600 million in pre-tax salary ‌during his career.
* Other Billionaire Athletes: Ronaldo joins​ Michael Jordan,Magic Johnson,LeBron⁤ James,Tiger Woods,and Roger Federer as billionaire athletes.
* Retirement: Ronaldo has no immediate plans to retire,‍ stating he still has a passion for the game.