Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First-Ever Soccer Player To Reach Billionaire Status
Cristiano Ronaldo is out here breaking records as he just became the first ever soccer player in history to become a billionaire during his career.
According to Forbes, the star made $105 million (£83m) before tax last year, taking his total networth over the $1 billion (£789m) mark.
The 35-year-old pro baller has been named the fourth-highest earning celebrity in 2020, running shoulders with Roger Federer, Kanye West and Kylie Jenner.
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Per Forbes, Ronaldo made £513 million ($650m) posting soccer for 17 years, with the remainder of his wealth coming from endorsement deals, his fashion and lifestyle brand CR7, hotel chain CR7, and a CR7 museum in his hometown of Funchal, Madeira.
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Check out Forbes’ top 20 highest-paid male athletes in the world for 2020.
2. Roger Federer (Tennis) – $106.3m
3. Lionel Messi (Football) – $104m
4. Neymar (Football) – $95.5m
5. LeBron James (Basketball) – $88.2m
6. Stephen Curry (Basketball) – $74.4m
7. Kevin Durant (Basketball) – $63.9m
8. Tiger Woods (Golf) – $62.3m
9. Kirk Cousins (American football) – $60.5m
10. Carson Wentz (American football) – $59.1m
11. Tyson Fury (Boxing) – $57m
11. Russell Westbrook (Basketball) – $57m
13. Lewis Hamilton (Racing driver) – $54m
14. Rory McIlroy (Golf) – $52m
15. Jared Goff (American football) – $49m
16. Conor McGregor (MMA) – $48m
17. James Harden (Basketball) – $47.8m
18. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Basketball) – $47.6m