Famous Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo recently spoke about his financial situation in an interview with journalist Pierce Morgan. During the conversation, Morgan asked him about the news circulating in the media that "Ronaldo became the first billionaire footballer in world history."
To the journalist's question, "Are you now a billionaire?," the 40-year-old star laughed and replied:
"No, I was a billionaire long ago."
This response made both those who participated in the conversation and the fans watching it laugh.
Cristiano Ronaldo is known not only for his football career but also for his financial achievements as one of the most influential athletes in the world. He became the highest-paid footballer in the world after joining Saudi Arabian club "An-Nasr" in 2023.
According to various sources, Ronaldo's annual income, including advertising, commercial contracts, and football salary, exceeds $200 million.
In the summer of this year, he extended his current contract with "An-Nasr" until 2027. The club's management highly values the Portuguese star not only for his work on the sports field but also for his contribution to the popularization of football culture in the country.
According to Ronaldo, he still enjoys his career and strives to develop himself every day. In his opinion, wealth and success are the result of a person's hard work, discipline, and enthusiasm.
Ronaldo, the captain of the Portugal national team, is not yet considering quitting football. According to him, he still feels young, strong, and competitive.
"Football is my life. It's not just work - it's love, passion. I still love to play and win," he said in one of his previous interviews.
Thus, one of the biggest stars of world football has proven once again - Ronaldo remains an unrivaled individual not only in field skills but also in humor and confidence.
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