Julius Okorie
Cristiano Ronaldo, by all standards one of the richest athletes in the world, has unveiled his upgraded private jet reportedly worth $73 million.
With its top-notch design, exceptional speed and range of 7500 nautical miles, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest jets in the world.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIt boasts of a cabin, which has three different living areas, and can accommodate up to 19 passengers. The Portuguese star’s jet comes across as uniquely his own, with a shiny metallic body featuring his initials, CR7, along with a figure of him striking his world-famous celebration pose
According to The Sun publication, Ronaldo previously owned a Gulfstream G200 jet which he reportedly sold to buy the Gulfstream G650.
The Al-Nassr forward it will be recalled topped the Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for 2024, earning $260 million, including $200 million from his salary at Al Nassr and $60 million from endorsements and his brand CR7, which features clothes, accessories, hotels and gyms.
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He is equally the most followed person on Instagram, with a follower base of 645 million.
Ronaldo’s massive off-field income includes sponsorship deals with international brands such as Nike, Herbalife, Clear Haircare, and Binance. Being the most-followed person on Instagram, he charges a staggering $3.23 million (Rs 27 crore) for each sponsored post, according to Hindustan Times. He also earns a substantial amount from his brand, CR7, which features clothing, accessories, hotels, and gyms.
Football is one of the most popular and highest-paid sports in several countries, including Europe and South America. Many of the world’s most renowned footballers rank among the richest athletes globally, boasting impressive wealth. These players often lead lavish lifestyles, owning extraordinary possessions such as private jets, luxury yachts, and multi-million-dollar mansions.
Some footballers who own private jets are Cristiano Ronaldo (Gulfstream G650), Zlatan Ibrahimović (Cessna Citation Longitude), David Beckham (Bombardier Challenger 350), Lionel Messi (Embraer Legacy 650), and Neymar (Embraer Legacy 450), according to The Times of India.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
