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Autograph, a non-fungible token (NFT) platform co-founded by National Football League star Tom Brady, has recently closed a remarkable $170 million Series B funding round. In a surprising twist, soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his ownership of a similar asset, shedding light on the growing popularity of NFTs in the world of sports and entertainment.

Ronaldo boasts an astounding net worth of approximately $500 million, making him one of the wealthiest athletes globally. His financial success extends beyond the soccer pitch, and he has established himself as a prominent figure in a series of industries. 

Cristiano Ronaldo admits owning NFTs in a lie detector test

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In Forbes’ 2023 list of the highest-paid athletes globally, Ronaldo claimed the top spot, earning a staggering $136 million. While a substantial portion of this income, $46 million, is derived from his on-field soccer career. The majority, a whopping $90 million, comes from his off-field earnings. Ronaldo’s financial portfolio now includes NFTs, aligning him with the trend initiated by Tom Brady.

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, devised an unconventional promotional strategy by making soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo take a lie-detector challenge. In this intriguing test, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was asked about his ownership of NFTs. To the surprise of many, Ronaldo confidently confirmed his ownership, a fact that the lie detector test verified.

Continuing the dialogue, Ronaldo was questioned about his intentions to acquire more NFTs in the future. Once again, he responded affirmatively, with the lie detector test validating his statement.

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The collaboration between Binance and Ronaldo is not new. Last year, Binance established an exclusive multi-year partnership with the Portuguese soccer icon. This partnership’s primary focus is on developing and releasing various NFT collections, highlighting Ronaldo’s active involvement in the cryptocurrency and NFT space.

Ronaldo reveals his World Cup aspirations?

During the lie detector test with Binance, an intriguing question arose. Would Ronaldo be willing to trade all five of his UEFA Champions League medals for a single FIFA World Cup trophy? Ronaldo paused momentarily, visibly pondering the question before the promo cut away, leaving fans curious about his ultimate priorities and aspirations.

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The Portuguese superstar has been making waves in the Saudi Pro League since he departed from Manchester United. Ronaldo’s impact at Saudi Pro League outfit Al Nassr has been profound, with an impressive record of 25 goals in 29 matches across all competitions.

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Ronaldo and Al Nassr have found electric form in recent outings despite a slow start. He scored a stunning hat-trick against Al Fateh, securing a 5-0 victory for Al Nassr in the league. Ronaldo the went to score two crucial goals in his subsequent game against Al Shabab, leading Al Nassr to a convincing 4-0 win.

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