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·4 October 2025

Massive Gap: Ronaldo Beats Messi and Celebrities to Become World’s Highest Paid Influencer

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Portuguese icon earns $3.23 million per post, outpacing Messi and global stars

Massive Gap: Ronaldo Beats Messi and Celebrities to Become World’s Highest Paid Influencer

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In era where digital fame rivals sporting glory, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to break boundaries (not only on the pitch but across social media).

The Portuguese legend's officially topped the 2025 list of the world’s highest paid Instagram personalities earning staggering 3.23 million dollar per sponsored post .. a figure that surpasses the annual salaries of many elite athletes.

Updated top 5 highest paid Instagram stars (per post)

Cristiano Ronaldo's once again proven that greatness isn’t confined to football. From goal records to global marketing dominance.

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