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Cristiano Ronaldo might have made his name through his football talent and work ethic, but the striker is equally astute at closing business deals.
He will go down as one of the best-ever football players, with his CV preceding him in many conversations. From the goals he has scored to the trophies he has won, there is really no debate on that front.
The ironic thing, however, is that despite his successes, a good fortune of the Portuguese icon comes from his off-field investments. Forbesrecently released its rankings of the wealthiest athletes in the worldthis year, with Ronaldo unsurprisingly leading.
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FootballThe 38-year-old's 2023 earnings stand at 136 million dollars, with 90 million of that coming from off-field investments. Sports Briefnow takes a look at some of his businesses.
1. Pestana HotelsRonaldo shared on his Instagram the seventh-year anniversary of his luxurious Pestana hotels on August 7. It is a collaboration between him and the Pestana Hotel Group with the hotels now known as Pestana CR7.
2. Clothline and perfumesYou've definitely seen the underwear with Ronaldo's initials — CR7. He has a company that produces innerwear for both men and women, plus a collaboration with Eden Parfums that saw the conceptualization of the Cristiano Ronaldo fragrances.
3. Gym and fitness centreAssuming one has
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