'MD': Ronaldo wants to earn more than Messi and Neymar

Ronaldo's current wage, while no means small, is currently less than that of Lionel Messi and Neymar. 

'Mundo Deportivo' report that the Portuguese striker is now demanding to earn €1 million more than the Barca and PSG stars. 

Having won five Ballon d'Ors and with an unrivalled scoring record this calendar year - Ronaldo has scored 21 goals in his last 11 games - the Real Madrid striker feels it's time his wage mirrors his status as the best in the world. 

Should he get his proposed pay rise, Ronaldo would become the highest paid footballer in the world. Madrid will be keen not to upset their poster boy with their Champions League hopes heavily depending on the forward's performances.

Ronaldo has been linked recently with a move to the China. Many of the Super League clubs will now be on standby should contract agreements fall through in the Spanish capital.