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Al Nassr superstar Cristiano<\/strong> Ronaldo\u2019s new title as the world\u2019s first b\u2019naire <\/strong>footballer has drawn global media attention<\/strong>, with Bloomberg<\/a> pointing at his record contract with the club. Bloomberg B\u2019naire Index valued the 40-year-old\u2019s fortune at USD 1.4 bn, following his June contract renewal<\/a> with the Saudi Pro League Club \u2014 reportedly valued at more than USD 400 mn.<\/p>\n

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Ronaldo\u2019s fortune is primarily driven by his salary<\/strong>, setting him apart from other b\u2019naire athletes like Roger Federer and Michael Jordan, whose fortunes mainly came from brand stakes and endorsements. Al Nassr contract reportedly nets the player around USD 200 mn annually in tax-free pay and bonuses, a USD 30 mn signing bonus, and a 15% stake in the Riyadh-based club. Ronaldo had earned over USD 550 mn in salary between 2002 and 2023, with a decade-long Nike agreement worth nearly USD 18 mn a year and additional endorsements with brands like Armani and Castrol that generated another USD 175 mn. <\/p>\n

Messi next to join the club?<\/strong> Bloomberg also noted that Lionel Messi could soon join his long-time rival in the b\u2019naire ranks, mainly through a post-retirement ownership stake linked to his Inter Miami agreement. Although Messi\u2019s guaranteed salary since 2023 stands at about USD 20 mn a year \u2014 roughly one-tenth of Ronaldo\u2019s recent income \u2014 his commercial agreements, including a revenue-sharing agreement with Apple, continue to elevate his wealth.<\/p>\n

The story also got ink from <\/strong>The Telegraph<\/a>, BBC<\/a>, and Reuters<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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