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- In February 2021, Ronaldo became the first person in the world to reach 500 million followers across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. As of May 2025, he had 939 million.
- In March 2021, he passed Brazilian legend Pele's goal tally, with a hat trick against Serie A foe Cagliari pushing him up to 770 goals in all competitions. In September 2024, he became the first man ever to reach 900 goals in official matches.
- He switched teams in August 2021, moving from Juventus to Manchester United, where he previously played from 2003 to 2009. He then jumped to Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr in December 2022.
- Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, in 2020 became the first active team-sport athlete to surpass $1 billion in career earnings.
- In addition to a lifetime deal with Nike and other endorsements, Ronaldo makes money off the pitch with his CR7-branded clothing, accessories, hotels and gyms.
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