Once Cristiano Ronaldo said, “I don’t follow records but records follow me”. God knows if it was a predicition or a desire but the Portuguese International at the age of 37 has become the World’s highest paid athelete for the first time since 2017.

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He moved to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr on a multi-millionaire deal which stands as the biggest salary in the history of the game. Certainly, the Beautiful game has been very Beautiful for Ronaldo, someone who used to work as a sweeper and is now the Highest paid athlete.

It's another record for Cristiano Ronaldo, as he becomes the world's highest paid athlete️⚽️https://t.co/vOZQDEB7MN

— Guinness World Records (@GWR) July 14, 2023

Ronaldo signed a deal until 2025 which earns him (£177 Million per year/$215 Million). He has now climbed on Top of Forbes list for racking up the highest annual earning by a Sportsperson in 2023 and also made a Guinness World record for the same.

He earns $46m (£35m) from the pitch and $90m (£68.5m) through off the pitch activities. It was only a few weeks ago that Cristiano Ronaldo entered the Guinness world record for playing the most International matches, 200 during UEFA Euros qualifier against Iceland where he also scored 123rd goal for Portugal.

The way Al-Nassr have treated him until now only showcases the faith they have on the Legend. Ronaldo has vowed already that Saudi Pro League will become a Top league and is certainly due to his influence that the league saw a major influx of players from Europe.

Cristiano Ronaldo is also expected to support Saudi Arabia as they try to outbid other nations to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo’s assistance as ambassador for the World Cup will pocket him a whopping amount of £177 million.

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