Cristiano Ronaldo is considered to be one of the greatest footballers to have graced the pitch and is one of the biggest names in modern football. The Juventus and Portuguese striker has built a name for himself for the best part of fifteen years now through his exploits in Portugal, England, Spain and now Italy. Off late his name has been embroiled in controversy after US national Kathryn Mayorga accused him of rape, an incident that dates back to 2009. Although Ronaldo has denied these allegations, an investigation is currently underway and threatens to impact Cristiano Ronaldo’s name and fame. So what is Cristiano Ronaldo net worth? Will Kathryn Mayorga's rape accusations hurt Ronaldo's sponsorships, brand endorsements but let's first look at his earnings. The Portuguese skipper constantly ranks amongst the worlds best-paid athletes and the accusations can have a significant impact on his financial empire built over time. Who Is Kathryn Mayorga? Know More About the Rape Accuser Whose Video and Pics With Cristiano Ronaldo Are Going Viral.

What Is the Cristiano Ronaldo-Kathryn Mayorga Rape Case?

Kathryn Mayorga, a budding American model, met Cristiano Ronaldo in a Las Vegas Nightclub on June 12, 2009, where Ronaldo was celebrating his move from Manchester United to Real Madrid. It is claimed that Ronaldo invited the model to his penthouse after the party in the nearby Hotel Palms Place where he sexually assaulted her. Cristiano Ronaldo then got into an agreement with Mayorga that prevented her from taking the matter any further. The out of court settlement involved a sum of USD375,000, but now the women in question has gone into an offensive against the star. She and her legal team are assisting the police in the investigation against the superstar. While Cristiano Ronaldo Tweets About His Innocence, Video of Footballer and Rape Accuser Model Kathryn Mayorga Dancing Intimately Goes Viral!

What Is Cristiano Ronaldo’s Net Worth?

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward has a net worth in the region of $450 million and has continuously made it to the list of World’s richest sports person list. The bulk portion of this wealth has been amassed through sponsorship deals with several top brands. In addition to this Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the best-paid footballers at all the clubs he has played for and also earns through his personal investments. He is currently making 31m euros after tax in Turin which is roughly 538,000 pounds per week. That is a huge sum of money for a 33-year-old and also considering the second best salary in Italy is 165,000 pounds per week made by Gonzalo Higuain.

On top of his long endorsement deals is the one he signed with Nike which is a lifetime deal estimated at a staggering $1 billion. The forward has a lengthy association with the sports manufacturer which goes back to 2003. Nike were also one of the first brands to raise their concerns over the rape allegations meddled against Ronaldo. KFC, Castrol Oil, PanzerGlass, Konami, TAG Heuer, Samsung, MTG, Emirates Airline, Toyota are some of the other big names that pay Cristiano Ronaldo handsomely.

Ronaldo invests a major chunk of his annual earnings in his own businesses that include an underwear line, hotels, mobile apps and a fragrance line. His personal assets include a fleet of expensive cars including Lamborghini and Ferrari and properties in New York, Madrid and back home in Portugal. He bought a private jet for USD17 million that has a CR7 logo on it.

The Cristiano Ronaldo empire built over time is facing its biggest test ever, and the sports star has spoken about the issue once on social media to deny any wrongdoing. While he remains calm and goes about his business as usual on the field, off-field things can go murkier if evidence crop up to build a tight case.

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