- Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach $1billion in earnings
- The Juventus talisman placed fourth on the 2020 Forbes Celebrity 100 rankings
- Ronaldo was one spot above Lionel Messi due to his lucrative sponsorship deals
- The 35-year-old ace is only the third athlete to reach the milestone while playing
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to shatter records during his trophy-laden playing career – and the Juventus talisman is now the first footballer to reach $1billion in earnings.
The 35-year-old forward has earned $105million (£82.6m) before taxes and fees over the past year which sees him occupy fourth spot, behind Kylie Jenner, Kanye West and Roger Federer, on the 2020 Forbes Celebrity 100.
Ronaldo’s exorbitant income has also allowed him to edge one place above rival Lionel Messi and he becomes just the third athlete to reach the milestone while still playing.
