Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese football icon, has initiated legal action against the Italian club Juventus regarding salary arrangements during the pandemic. The club, facing financial struggles, had reached agreements with Ronaldo and other players to defer wages, which were never paid. However, Juventus failed to disclose these arrangements to the Italian Football Federation or include them in their financial accounts. An arbitration tribunal determined that both Ronaldo and Juventus were at fault.
As a result, the 39-year-old received approximately half of the amount he was claiming, totaling about £8.3 million plus interest. Additionally, other players, such as Argentine forward Paulo Dybala, have also reportedly recovered significant sums in wages from the club. Reports in Italy suggest that Juventus did not allocate funds for the deferred wages, raising the possibility that other players may pursue legal action. This situation could potentially exacerbate the financial challenges facing one of Europe’s largest football clubs.
Furthermore, Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth is said to exceed £500 million, indicating his substantial financial standing despite the legal dispute with Juventus.
