16/06/2026

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[upbeat music] He's widely recognized as one of the greatest footballers in history.

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He's won the prestigious Ballon d'Or award five times.

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He's the all-time leading goal scorer in professional football.

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And according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, he's the first active footballer in history to achieve billionaire status.

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Guess who we're talking about yet?

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That's right. Good Bad Billionaire is exploring the life and fortune of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo.

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That's Good Bad Billionaire from the BBC World Service.

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Listen now wherever you get your BBC podcasts. [upbeat music] You're listening to Tuesday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4.

Pip Archer0:46

[upbeat music] There's coffee for you, Alistair. And here you go, Brian.

Brian Aldridge1:07

Oh, wonderful.

Pip Archer1:08

A pint of Shire.

Brian Aldridge1:09

Thank you.

Pip Archer1:10

Have you heard from your dad yet? Where is he now?

Brian Aldridge1:14

Your guess is as good as mine.

Pip Archer1:16

Ooh.

Brian Aldridge1:16

Though I think I'm pretty safe saying Europe. [laughs] I'll let you know when the first postcard lands on my doormat.

Pip Archer1:22

Not one for sending texts then, eh?

Brian Aldridge1:25

Oh, no. He hasn't even read the messages I sent him three days ago. I mean, it's very exciting