He earned $42.5 million last year, making him the ninth highest-paid athlete on earth.
Source: Forbes
He just signed a contract that'll pay him $23 million per year until 2018 — making him the world's highest-paid player.
Source: Marca
If he ever leaves Madrid, the team that buys him will have to pay the club ONE BILLION DOLLARS in a buy-out.
They fly all over the world together, often going to the United States, where he isn't mobbed in the streets.
He lives in a ~$7 million villa in La Finca— an exclusive community in Madrid built by architect Joaquin Torres.
He has modeled for Armani, and has an underwear line coming out with designer Richard Chai.
Source: Huffpo
He has a deal with Jacob & Co. watches, and has been spotted wearing their $160,000 watches.
Source: Daily Mail
But he had the best quote ever about it, saying, "I think that because I am rich, handsome and a great player people are envious of me. I don't have any other explanation."
Source: Guardian