Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become the first billionaire footballer, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which estimates his net worth at $1.4 billion. The milestone follows his $400 million contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid athletes in history. Ronaldo, 40, has earned over $550 million in salaries from 2002 to 2023, along with a lucrative Nike deal worth $18 million annually and global endorsements from Armani, Castrol, and others, adding more than $175 million to his fortune. His current Al-Nassr deal includes an annual salary of $237 million and a 15% stake in the club’s revenue.Joining an elite circle of sports billionaires that includes Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, LeBron James, and Roger Federer, Ronaldo says he isn’t planning retirement yet. “I still have a passion for this,” he said at a recent event in Portugal. “I know I don’t have many years left, but the ones I do, I’ll enjoy to the fullest.”The achievement underscores how Ronaldo’s career — spanning Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and now Saudi Arabia — has redefined not only football excellence but also the business of global sports stardom.