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Cristiano Ronaldo Reasserts GOAT Stance, Says Billionaire Milestone Feels Like a Ballon d'Or

Teasers from a forthcoming Piers Morgan interview showcase fresh remarks across wealth, rivalry, family.

Overview

  • In newly released clips, Ronaldo rejects Wayne Rooney’s view and says Lionel Messi is not superior, adding that he does not need to be humble.
  • He describes becoming a billionaire as similar to winning a Ballon d'Or and says it fulfilled a personal goal.
  • Ronaldo jokes he reached billionaire status years ago, calls it “another record,” and says he speaks with financial advisers daily.
  • Bloomberg has estimated his net worth at about $1.4 billion following an Al-Nassr renewal reported at over $400 million through 2027, on top of roughly $200 million from his 2022 deal.
  • The teasers also touch on his private life as he says he knew Georgina Rodríguez was the woman of his life and that he expects to cry when he retires.