Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo tops Forbes list for 2025 highest earners, Yamal breaks into top 10

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate football’s financial rankings after being named the highest-paid player in the world for 2025 by Forbes, Afrosport reports. The 40-year-old forward tops the list ahead of Lionel Messi, while teenage star Lamine Yamal makes history with a first-ever appearance. The Forbes list, which tracks player earnings from salaries, bonuses and club image rights for the 2025–26 season, highlights the sport’s biggest...

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first-ever billionaire football player

by Kunle Fayiga

9 October 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo reached a new milestone as he became the first-ever billionaire football player, Afrosport reports. According to The Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a tracking system of the wealthiest people in the world based on their net worth, puts the 40-year-old Portugal superstar's valuation at $1.4 billion. The valuation takes into consideration his career earnings, investments and endorsements which saw him earn more than $550 million in...

2025 Ballon d’Or: Spotlight on football’s biggest individual prize over the last 20 years

by Bayo Adegboyega

22 September 2025

The Ballon d’Or is one of the most famous awards in football. Since it was first given out in 1956, it has been a symbol of greatness, a prize for the best player in the world each year. Over time, it has become more than just a trophy. It tells the story of football, showing us who ruled the game, who changed it, and who inspired...

Cristiano Ronaldo signs contract extension with Al-Nassr until 2027

by Ibikunle Salako

27 June 2025

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday penned a new two-year contract with Al-Nassr until 2027, Afrosport reports. The 40-year-old Portuguese joined the Saudi Pro League club in December 2022 following his departure from Manchester United. His previous deal at Al-Nassr was set to expire at the end of June, with various rumours hinting at a possible exit from the club. "A new chapter begins....

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Roberto Martinez praises Ronaldo’s impact after Portugal’s Nations League triumph

by Kunle Fayiga

9 June 2025

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has praised the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo after netting in their UEFA Nations League final penalty shootout victory over Spain, Afrosport reports. The 40-year-old made it two goals in two games for the Selecao in the finals when he levelled the scores for 2-2 in the 61st minute which ultimately went into penalties. The Portuguese won the shootout 5-3 to hand them...

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Ronaldo tops Forbes list for 2025 highest earners, Yamal breaks into top 10

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first-ever billionaire football player

2025 Ballon d’Or: Spotlight on football’s biggest individual prize over the last 20 years

Cristiano Ronaldo signs contract extension with Al-Nassr until 2027

Roberto Martinez praises Ronaldo’s impact after Portugal’s Nations League triumph

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