Cristiano Ronaldo became the world's highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr nearly doubled his annual playing salary while Paris St Germain duo Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe round off the top three, according to Forbes.

Football: Ronaldo tops Forbes list of highest-paid athlete in 2023 after moving to Saudi

Cristiano Ronaldo's stint at Al-Nassr continues to make heads turn. While he has been on a goal-scoring spree for the Riyadh-based club, the Portugal star didn't have a great outing in his side's clash versus Al-Halil at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh early this month.

Saudi lawyer calls for Cristiano Ronaldo's deportation after Al-Nassr star's indecent gesture

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has stirred controversy. Provoked by Al Hilal fans, Ronaldo touched his genitals to mock them. A prominent Saudi lawyer has called for his deportation over his indecent behaviour. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas : Ronaldo's obscene gesture sparks controversy

Al Nassr locked horns with Al-Hilal in a crucial tie in the Saudi Pro League at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh. In a vital face-off, Cristiano Ronaldo-led club went down 2-0 while the skipper had a forgettable outing as he made heads turn with a WWE-inspired foul.

UNACCEPTABLE! Ronaldo booked for a WWE-inspired foul as Al Nassr go down to Al-Hilal in crucial tie - Watch

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi club Al-Nassr fired coach Rudi Garcia on Thursday after less than a year in charge following media reports of dressing room tensions and just days before a crucial game against champions Al-Hilal.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi club Al-Nassr sack coach Rudi Garcia after less than a year in-charge

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland is at the standard of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to finding the net after scoring twice on his return from injury in a 4-1 win at Southampton on Saturday.

Erling Haaland is on same level as that of Messi and Ronaldo, claims Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

Al Feiha vs Al Nassr: After Al Nassr’s stunning 5-0 victory against Al Adalah in the previous match held Tuesday, April 4, the team is looking in great shape to take on Al Feiha in their next match.

Al Feiha vs Al Nassr: Check date, time, venue, schedule & live-streaming details; all you need to know

Al-Adalah vs Al-Nassr match live-streaming: Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return to club football with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia after a record-breaking international break.

Al-Adalah vs Al-Nassr match live-streaming: When and where to watch the match live on mobile & laptop? 

Lionel Messi added another feather to his illustrious hat during Argentina's international friendly versus Curacao on Wednesday (March 29), at the Unique Mother of Cities Stadium, in Santiago del Estero.

UNMISSABLE! Lionel Messi scores his 100th goal for Argentina, joins Ronaldo-led elite list - WATCH

Harry Kane scored again as England made it two wins from two in Euro 2024 qualifying by beating Ukraine 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday, while Cristiano Ronaldo extended his international goals record to 122 with a double as Portugal thrashed Luxembourg.

Euro 2024 Qualifiers round-up: England beat Ukraine, Ronaldo's double powers Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo broke the men's international appearance record on Thursday and marked the occasion by scoring twice in Portugal's 4-0 thrashing of Liechtenstein in Euro 2024 qualifying.

Euro 2024: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo becomes most-capped player in men's international football

Portugal begins European Championship qualifying under a new coach Roberto Martinez and Cristiano Ronaldo still in the squad. It will be Ronaldo's first appearance with Portugal since leaving Europe for Saudi club Al Nassr after a mostly disappointing stint with Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo is 'happy' to be back for Portugal under new coach Roberto Martinez

Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he do not regret leaving the club after what transpired between him and the manager Erik ten Hag, saying that particular episode made him a better man.

Cristiano Ronaldo finally breaks silence on his departure from Manchester United, says he has no regrets

Portugal's star Cristiano Ronaldo, in an emphatic manner, took his club Al Nassr to a come-from-behind victory with his score-leveling free-kick goal against Abha in a Saudi Pro League match.

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo's BRILLIANT free-kick goal inspires Al Nassr's win vs Abha in Saudi Pro League

Al Nassr vs Abha Live Streaming: Al Nassr will lock horns with Abha again at the Saudi Pro League. On Tuesday, March 14, Al Nassr defeated Abha at Marsool Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the King Cup of Champions quarter-finals and entered the semifinals.

Al Nassr vs Abha LIVE Streaming: Where & how to watch Saudi Pro League match Al Nassr vs Abha live in India?

Cristiano Ronaldo-starrer Al-Nassr lost, 0-1, to Al-Ittihad in the top-of-the-table clash in the Saudi Professional League match, held at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.

WATCH: Fans mock Ronaldo with 'Messi' chants, striker kicks off bottle in anger after Al-Nassr's loss

Swiss professional skier Andri Ragetti, in a new video posted by him, performed famous Cristiano Ronaldo celebration mid-air. Ragetti, who is known for this many stunts, is a huge football fan and this time he chose CR7's Siiuuu as his new act.

INCREDIBLE: Swiss skier Andri Ragetti does Ronaldo's SIIUUU celebration mid-air | WATCH

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't have a great 2022. He had a dismal run with Manchester United in the ongoing Premier League season, revealed of a having fallout with the team owners and management and left the Old Trafford club.

WATCH: Ronaldo invites young boy, who lost his father in Syria and Turkey earthquake, to Al-Nassr tie

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo finds himself in the headlines for a staggering claim made by Chilean model Daniella Chavez. On February 25 (Saturday), she dropped a bombshell on her official Twitter handle by claiming that she possesses an x-rated video with Ronaldo; sending shockwaves through the entire football fraternity.

Shocking! Chilean model makes BOLD remark, claims to possess X-rated videos with Cristiano Ronaldo

British reality TV star Tommy Fury beat American YouTuber Jake Paul on points Sunday in a boxing spectacle intended to boost Saudi Arabia's reputation as a top-flight fight destination.

Tommy Fury pips YouTuber Jake Paul with a stunning split decision win

Portuguese superstar Ronaldo has revealed that sharing the same wavelength with his teammates after an initial settling-in period has been one of the reasons for his rich goalscoring form.

'I'm starting to...': Ronaldo reveals the reason for his pristine goalscoring form

Cristiano Ronaldo made heads turn when he decided to leave Manchester United, after his fallout with the co-owners and team management, and signed a substanial deal with Asian club Al-Nassr till 2025; reportedly making him the world's highest-paid footballer.

Cristiano Ronaldo to sell his Manchester luxury mansion, demands a WHOPPING amount

Cristiano Ronaldo has moved to the Riyadh-based club Al-Nassr. He has settled quite nicely in the squad and recently the Portuguese football icon participated with his teammates in celebrating the kingdom’s Founding Day, a major national event.

Al-Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo performs traditional Ardah dance on Saudi Founding Day - Watch Video

Cristiano Ronaldo's fan following has no limit. At 37, the superstar footballer is going strong -- having recently joined the Saudi club Al Nassr -- and has fans and followers in all parts of the world.

VIRAL: Young kid scores epic goal in street football, copies Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siuu' celebration - WATCH

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