Cristiano Ronaldo commits nearly $8 million to a new project ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo, the sports icon, has the whole world waiting for him to take the field on presumably his last time at the World Cup.As the Portuguese icon preps for the World Cup, it seems he is also focused on other aspects of his life, including building his portfolio.

Cristiano Ronaldo makes a heavy investment, months ahead of the 2026 World Cup

As per recent reports, the popular athlete has spent a whopping $7.5m in Herbalife Ltd's Pro2col technology.

Cristiano Ronaldo has bought a 10% equity stake in the company to help in the expansion of the company's AI-driven personalised health and wellness platformA few days ago, the 40 year football icon spoke about his investment as he said, "After more than a decade together, our relationship is built on trust and shared ambition…”Critsiani Ronaldo added, “Investing in Pro2col felt like a natural evolution—in addition to representing Herbalife, this is about helping shape and grow a platform that can truly change how people engage with their health and wellness."The Portuguese football legend continued, "Working together with Herbalife to create something with lasting impact is what motivates me at this stage of my career…”Cristiano Ronaldo has been associated with the company since 2013 and it seems he has a growing interest in building a profitable portfolio.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo retiring from the game after he plays in the 2026 World Cup?

A few weeks ago, Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be the final international tournament that he participates in.

This has upset many fans around the globe but the football legend seems pretty sure about his decision to focus on his family and continue playing for the Al-Nassr.However, Cristiano Ronaldo has denied any retirement rumors as it seems he aims to play for the next couple of years.At the recent World Tourism Summit, Cristiano Ronaldo said, “I’m enjoying my football with the national team and Al-Nassr. But let’s be honest—when I say ‘soon’, it’s probably one or two years [that] I’ll still be at the game.” Away from the field, there has also been a growing interest in Cristiano Ronaldo’s personal life as many are expecting him to tie the knot this year with his now fiancée, Georgina Rodriguez, after their intimate engagement last year.While there are reports that suggest they will marry in the summer of 2026, nothing has been confirmed yet.