Cristiano Ronaldo is football’s first-ever billionaire: he went from begging for burgers outside McDonald’s to landing a $400 million-plus tax-free Saudi contract
via fortune.com
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Cristiano Ronaldo has long been one of football’s (or soccer’s) greatest goal-scorers, dazzling millions of fans at top European clubs including Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. Now, he’s reached another milestone—becoming the sport’s first-ever billionaire. Fueled by lucrative endorsements, savvy investments, and a record-breaking salary, Ronaldo’s net worth has topped $1.4 billion, according to […]