Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First Billionaire Soccer Player with $1.4 Billion Net Worth

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first soccer player to reach a net worth of $1.4 billion, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. His high salary at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr and endorsement deals with brands like Nike and Louis Vuitton contributed to his wealth. Ronaldo grew up in a poor family and would beg for food as a child, but rose to superstardom with Manchester United and Real Madrid, making him the most-followed person on Instagram with over 667 million followers.