Cristiano Ronaldo grew up poor on the Portuguese island of Madeira, and left home to start his career in Lisbon at age 12. Now, he makes $79 million a year.
However, Ronaldo didn't let that get to his head.
At the premiere of a new documentary about his life, "Ronaldo," Ronaldo talked about what it's like to be the world's highest-paid soccer player.
"The truth is I am a happy person, a very happy person," he said. "I do what I like best: I play football. I lack nothing. I have a good family and friends. That's why I am very happy."
Story by Tony Manfred, editing by Carl Mueller
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