World Business Report - Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal walkout could cost millions

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One of the biggest names in world sport, Cristiano Ronaldo, has left the Portuguese national teams training camp, amidst speculation he could retire from international football. Ronaldo is the most famous Portuguese footballer of all time, the most well paid athlete in the world according to Forbes and his net worth is estimated at $1.2 billion. So how much is he worth on and off the pitch to the Portugal?

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(Picture: UEFA Nations League - Norway vs Portugal, Oslo - 27 Sep 2026, Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)

Published on Thursday, 1st October 2026.

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