Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo found himself at the centre of a festive controversy after the extravagant Christmas present from his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, was publicly condemned as 'pornographic' by a Spanish politician.
The Jaw-Dropping Christmas Gift
During the 2022 holiday season, Rodriguez gifted the Portuguese superstar a £250,000 Rolls Royce, complete with a giant red bow. Footage of the moment Ronaldo received the luxury vehicle was shared widely on social media, showing the forward beaming with joy.
For a man whose earnings were already astronomical, finding the perfect present is no small feat. At the time, Ronaldo was earning a reported £173 million per year in Saudi Arabia, a figure that has since been dwarfed by a new record-breaking contract.
A Political Backlash Over 'Pornographic' Wealth
The display of opulence did not sit well with everyone. Spanish politician Miguel Angel Revilla launched a stinging critique during an interview on the programme 'Mas vale tarde' on Spanish TV station La Sexta.
"I thought the present was pornographic," Revilla stated, directly linking his disapproval to the economic hardships faced by many. "With what people are experiencing at the moment, that these things comes out on TV it’s not moral. These types of attitudes seem like hard pornography."
His comments highlighted a stark contrast between the world of elite sport and the challenges of high inflation affecting ordinary citizens.
Ronaldo's Unprecedented Wealth and Car Collection
The Rolls Royce is merely one jewel in Ronaldo's vast collection of luxury vehicles, which is estimated to be worth a combined £17 million. This garage includes models like a £1 million McLaren Senna and a custom Mercedes G-Wagon Brabus.
His capacity for such lavish spending was further cemented in 2025 when he signed what is described as the most lucrative contract in sporting history with Saudi club Al-Nassr. The deal secures his future at the club until age 42 and guarantees him an astonishing £488,000 per day.
The full financial breakdown of his Al-Nassr agreement is staggering:
- A total contract value of £492 million over two years.
- A signing bonus of £24.5 million, rising to £38 million if he activates the second year.
- Potential bonuses including £4 million for winning the golden boot and £8 million for a league title.
- Reports from SunSport also suggest a 15% ownership stake in Al-Nassr, worth approximately £33 million.
If all bonuses are achieved, Ronaldo could earn close to half a billion pounds from this contract alone, solidifying his status as the highest-paid sportsperson of all time and ensuring that future gifts, no matter how luxurious, remain comfortably within reach.
