Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world and has become the highest paid soccer player. The Portuguese star has amassed various trophies, from collective titles to Ballon d’Ors. Likewise, ronaldo He has helped various organizations concerned with children’s welfare.
A gesture that will always go down in history is the auction of his second Ballon d’Or, a very special trophy. Find out the reason for the sale and who bought it in the note below.
Cristiano Ronaldo: why did he sell his Ballon d’Or?
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner made a grand gesture with the trophy in his career. After the ceremony in 2013 Cristiano Ronaldo auctioned it off to raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation.
The top scorers in football history gave financial support to foundations and children’s organizations.
The Portuguese Luso broke a 5-year drought without receiving a Ballon d’Or after the first of his career. Photo: Cadena Ser
Who bought the ‘CR7’ Ballon d’Or and how much did they pay?
The billionaire who bought Cristiano Ronaldo’s second Ballon d’Or was If Ofer. Israel’s richest man made an offer of $645,000 for the Portuguese player’s trophy, which went straight into a bank account to help help seriously ill children.
The man with the greatest purchasing power in Israel is not only a billionaire businessman, but also the owner of the 32% since 2017 shareholder of Atlético Madrid and majority owner of Famalicao, a Portuguese first division club.
Idan Ofer and Jorge Mendes pose together at the charity event where they bought Cristiano Ronaldo’s Ballon d’Or. Photo: Mark