On the same historic day when Cristiano Ronaldo achieved history with Portugal, Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, continued to rewrite soccer’s record books even at 38.

At 40 years of age, when most players have long traded their boots for the commentary box, Cristiano Ronaldo is still rewriting football’s record books. His latest? Becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup qualifying history,

Cristiano Ronaldo recently became football’s first billionaire, but he isn’t the richest footballer by a long shot. That title belongs to a former Chelsea youth player, who commands a $20 billion fortune.

Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to become the first player in history to reach four figures on the competitive goal front.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest contract with Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr FC, worth $400 million, led to him becoming the first soccer player to be worth a billion.

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become the sport’s first ever billionaire player with a net worth of $1.4 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Following a new contract, Cristiano Ronaldo is officially a billionaire now, with his estimated net worth now crossing the billion-dollar mark. Moreover, the 40-year-old football icon has reportedly become the first footballer to achieve this incredible feat.

From humble beginnings to ultra wealthy status, Ronaldo’s $1.4 billion net worth proves the world’s most-followed athlete is also a wise businessman.

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become the first billionaire player in football history, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Per the report, the 40-year-old Portugal and Al Nassr forward's net worth is at $1.4 billion, making him the most financially successful soccer player of all time.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will face each other for the first time in more than two years after their teams, Barcelona and Juventus, were drawn together on Thursday in the Champions League group stage.