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Cristiano Ronaldo earns $300 million in 2026, according to Forbes

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Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes’ ranking of the highest-paid athletes in 2026, with earnings of $300 million. The Portuguese player is ahead of his competitors thanks to his contract with Al-Nassr, sponsorships and investments, according to Forbes magazine.

Cristiano Ronaldo earned $300 million in 2026, according to Forbes magazine’s ranking of the highest-paid athletes. The Portuguese superstar is comfortably at the top of the list, according to Forbes.

The figure includes income from his investment activities, in addition to earnings from his football career, the US magazine says.

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