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At 40 Years Old, Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 900 Goals and Reinforces His Dominance In and Out of the Field with Bold Investments and Strong Digital Presence; He Is the Highest-Paid Athlete Among All Sports in the World
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to make history in football and beyond. At 40 years old, the Portuguese forward became the first player to score 900 goals in official matches. The feat was achieved in a UEFA Nations League match, wearing the national team jersey of Portugal. This milestone reinforces his legacy as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Historic Milestone on the Field
The goal that secured the round number was celebrated enthusiastically by fans. The achievement occurred during an official UEFA Nations League match.
With this, Cristiano Ronaldo isolated himself as the only player to reach 900 officially recorded goals. This feat adds another chapter to his already extensive career in professional football.
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Business Outside the Field
Away from the pitch, Ronaldo has also been attracting attention for his investments. He has diversified his involvement in the business world and has ventured into different sectors.
Among his investments are Whoop, a wearable technology company, Vista Alegre, a traditional porcelain brand, and Bioniq, focused on personalized supplements.
Another recent step was the creation of a film studio in partnership with filmmaker Matthew Vaughn. The initiative marks Cristiano Ronaldo’s entry into the entertainment market. The project is underway and further expands the player’s presence in sectors outside of sports.
Success on Social Media
On social media, Cristiano Ronaldo maintains an impressive audience. He has 939 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). Additionally, his YouTube channel, created in August, has already surpassed 75 million subscribers.
The content produced is varied. On the channel, Ronaldo shares behind-the-scenes footage from events like Paris Fashion Week and collaborations with famous creators, such as MrBeast.
In February, he used the platform to stream a padel tournament held in Riyadh, which was watched by over 600,000 people live.
Influence Beyond Football
With this combination of sports performance, digital presence, and business involvement, Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrates that his influence goes far beyond football.
Even as the years go by, he remains relevant in various fields. His journey inspires not only sports fans but also entrepreneurs and content creators around the world.
Cristiano Ronaldo Is the Highest-Paid Athlete Among All Sports in the World
Cristiano Ronaldo is currently the highest-paid athlete in the world, with an estimated annual income of US$ 260 million (around R$ 1.472 billion) according to Forbes in 2024.
Of this total, approximately US$ 200 million comes from his contract with Saudi club Al Nassr, while the other US$ 60 million is a result of sponsorships, advertising, and his own businesses.
This means that, on average, the Portuguese star earns about US$ 21.6 million per month or approximately US$ 710,000 per day.
These impressive figures make him not only the highest-paid football player currently, but also the highest-earning professional in any sport on the planet, surpassing stars from basketball, golf, and other elite sports.
With information from Correio Braziliense.
