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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football's first multi-billionaire: £225m-a-year earnings in Saudi keep Portugal star top of Forbes' soccer rich list
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Ronaldo becomes football's first billionaire, with Al-Nassr salary contributing £225m annually to his wealth.
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to Forbes' latest rich list. The 41-year-old's wealth is bolstered by his lucrative contract at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, which pays him an estimated £488,000 per day, contributing approximately £225m annually. Ronaldo topped Forbes' football rich list for earnings.
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