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Forbes: Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first ever billionaire footballer

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Ronaldo has won five Ballons d'Or and four European Golden Shoes, both of which are records for a European player. He has won five UEFA Champions Leagues (pictured), one UEFA European Championship, and one UEFA Nations League. [Photo: Courtesy]

Portugal and Juventus talisman Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first billionaire footballer, according to Forbes.

Ronaldo, who is popularly known as Cr7,  earned $105 million (Sh11 billion) before taxes and fees in the past year making him the first footballer in the history of the game to earn $1 billion.

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