Cristiano Ronaldo reveals the truth about being a billionaire

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up about the billionaire rumors during his conversation with journalist Piers Morgan.

During a special talk with journalist Piers Morgan, superstar Cristiano Ronaldo shared interesting insights regarding the rumors of him becoming a billionaire, as well as his reaction to Wayne Rooney’s statement that Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time.

A brief clip from the interview, posted on Ronaldo’s personal YouTube channel on November 3rd, immediately went viral on social media. When Piers Morgan asked: “Cristiano, there are rumors saying you became a billionaire last week”, the Portuguese star smiled and replied: “That’s not true! That happened many years ago!”a response both witty and affirming his strong financial status.

Ronaldo, currently captain of the Portuguese national team and playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, is considered one of the wealthiest athletes worldwide. He earns not only from football but also through numerous endorsement deals, his CR7 fashion brand, and a chain of hotels bearing his name. According to Forbes, Ronaldo has surpassed $1 billion in total earnings, becoming the first footballer in history to reach this milestone.

When Piers Morgan mentioned Rooney’s comment, his former Manchester United teammate who claimed Messi is greater than him, Ronaldo responded calmly: “That doesn’t bother me at all.”

This reaction shows CR7’s confidence and composure, as he and Messi have created the greatest rivalry in modern football history. For nearly two decades, the duo has dominated the sport with 13 Ballon d’Or awards, hundreds of goals, and countless club and international titles. Despite constant comparisons, Ronaldo has repeatedly expressed respect for Messi and described their rivalry as “something wonderful for football.”

The recent interview with Piers Morgan marks a rare public appearance by Ronaldo after a long silence on YouTube, where he has over 77 million followers—a huge number even for global stars.

The full conversation between Ronaldo and Piers Morgan will be released on November 4th, promising many interesting revelations about CR7’s life, career, and upcoming plans. At 40 years old, the legend continues to prove he remains one of the world’s greatest sports icons.

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