Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First Billionaire Athlete
A look at how the Portuguese superstar turned global fame into a financial empire, outpacing peers like Federer and Jordan.
Jun 29, 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Soccer’s First Billionaire
Cristiano Ronaldo has just crossed a historic financial threshold, becoming the first soccer player to achieve billionaire status, with his net worth now estimated at $1.4 billion. His journey from waiting outside a McDonald's for scraps to commanding multimillion‑dollar deals illustrates how on‑field excellence can translate into off‑field financial powerhouses.
Jun 28, 2026
Who Earns the Most on the Pitch? The 2025‑2026 Soccer Rich List
A new ranking reveals the top earners in soccer for the coming year, showing how on‑field contracts and off‑field endorsements combine to create multimillion‑dollar incomes, and how the sport outpaces many others in athlete wealth.
May 23, 2026