CRISTIANO RONALDO has made history after becoming football’s first-ever BILLIONAIRE.The Portugal legend, 40, has joined the Three Comma Club after signing a stunning new deal in Saudi Arabia.ReutersCristiano Ronaldo has become the first-ever football billionaire[/caption]GettyThe ace’s latest Al-Nassr contract has pocketed him £492million over the next two years[/caption]Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in 2023 after leaving Manchester United and penned a record contract worth £173million per YEAR.The veteran was then linked with a move away after entering the final stages of his deal.But Ronaldo ended up signing fresh terms with his Middle Eastern side on even higher wages.According to Bloomberg, CR7 is now set to bank a mind-boggling £492m over the next two years.And that has seen his net worth rise to £1.045bn – making him the first billionaire footballer in history.It’s seen him go clear of rival Lionel Messi, who trails Ronaldo with a net worth of £620m.But Bloomberg adds that the Argentina World Cup winner could eventually close the gap, as he stands to earn a hefty stake in MLS side Inter Miami once he retires.Ronaldo’s riches have been bolstered by a career of lucrative contracts with clubs including United, Real Madrid and Juventus.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut off the pitch, the icon also enjoys plenty of stunning commercial deals.Ronaldo has partnered with the likes of Nike, Armani, Herbalife and Tag Heuer throughout the years. Ronaldo also has a host of lucrative commercial dealsInstagramAFPHe has been a long-time partner with Nike[/caption]Getty Images - GettyRonaldo also flogs his own CR7 merch[/caption]He sells everything from underwear to fragrances and apparelHe also has deals with Clear Shampoo, DAZN, LiveScore and Panini, while previously linking up with KFC.And Ronaldo continues to push his global CR7 brand that flogs fragrances, apparel and underwear.It means the gulf between Ronaldo and his rivals is vast, with Messi £400m behind in the net worth race of current players.Nike / Instagram / @cristianoRonaldo has made the most of his lucrative deals[/caption]HandoutHe has taken on partnerships with various companies[/caption]KFCRonaldo once even ate KFC for an advert[/caption]