Portuguese billionaire footballer Cristiano Ronaldo tops all-time athlete earnings at $2.09 billion
Cristiano Ronaldo has earned $2.09 billion over his career, the most of any athlete, as Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant join the billion-dollar club.
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Portuguese billionaire footballer Cristiano Ronaldo eyes 20% stake in Saudi club Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to take 20% of Al Nassr if a group led by AC Milan owner RedBird Capital buys the Saudi club.
Billionaire Michael Jordan tops all-time athlete earnings at $4.5 billion
Michael Jordan leads Sportico's all-time highest-paid athletes at $4.5 billion adjusted for inflation, ahead of Tiger Woods and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Football's only two billionaires, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, are both nearing the end
Cristiano Ronaldo says this is probably his last season. Lionel Messi has voiced doubts after his father's death. Both are billionaires.
Forbes declares Messi and Ronaldo both billionaires in 2026
Forbes has confirmed both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as billionaires on the same day, completing the most extraordinary wealth story in football history.