Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first billionaire footballer after a reported $400m Al-Nassr contract extension earlier this year.

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first billionaire footballer after his reported $400m Al-Nassr contract extension earlier this year.

The 40-year-old Portuguese – who has enjoyed spells at the likes of Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus – is currently plying his trade in the Saudi Pro League with top-of-the-table Al-Nassr.

And his bumper contract extension from the club, majority controlled by Newcastle United owners the Public Investment Fund, has taken his wealth to beyond $1bn, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

The Index is considering Ronaldo’s wealth for the first time with his Gulf presence playing a key part

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