India, July 30 -- Portuguese superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has officially reached billionaire status, another mark in the book of the athlete many consider to be the most famous in the world. Following his fresh extension with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, Ronaldo's bumper mega-contract - which extends beyond just a salaried wage and bonuses - has him rubbing shoulders with giants of the sports business landscape.

While Ronaldo surpassed one billion dollars in career earnings all the way back in 2020, he has established himself with a net worth of 1 billion US dollars, as per celebritynetworth.com. This follows a career glittering with incredible endorsement deals to boost his status as one of the highest-paid football players in...