LISBON: Portugal soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly among the highest-paid personalities on Instagram, with reports suggesting he earns about 3.3 million euros for a single sponsored post.
Ronaldo, widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of his generation, has built a massive global following on Instagram, allowing his posts to reach millions of people directly around the world.
His reported earnings highlight the enormous commercial value of his personal brand, which extends well beyond soccer and into social media, endorsements and business ventures.
Ronaldo uses Instagram to promote business interests, brand partnerships, sports-related content and his lifestyle. His enormous following has made him highly attractive to global companies seeking access to a worldwide audience.
His CR7 brand has also expanded into clothing, footwear, fragrances and other business ventures, further strengthening his commercial profile.
Alongside earnings from soccer, sponsorships and his personal businesses, social media has become an important part of Ronaldo’s financial empire.
The reported €3.3 million fee per sponsored post underscores how globally famous athletes have increasingly become powerful media platforms in their own right.
Earlier, Portugal Captain Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears after Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16, bringing an emotional end to what the veteran star said was his final FIFA World Cup appearance.
Spain secured its place in the quarterfinals with a late goal after a tightly contested match, eliminating Portugal from the tournament.
Ronaldo, 41, was visibly emotional after the final whistle and wept on the pitch as teammates and opponents gathered around him.
