Cristiano Ronaldo has set yet another record in his illustrious career, this time for his financial balance rather than goals or championships. The Portuguese forward has officially become football’s first billionaire, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, which valued his wealth at USD 1.4 billion.

According to Bloomberg, this is the first time Ronaldo's wealth has been factored into its index, and the valuation solidifies his position as the highest-paid athlete in the sport, surpassing longtime rival Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo's income has been derived from a combination of high salaries, sponsorship agreements, and side business endeavors over the years. For the majority of their parallel careers, Ronaldo's pay in Europe was similar to Messi's, but in 2023, when he joined the Saud

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