adsArgentina legend Lionel Messi has reportedly surpassed the $1billion net worth mark, cementing his place among the world’s wealthiest athletes and joining long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo in football’s exclusive billionaire rank.
According to Bloomberg, the 38-year-old former Barcelona playmaker has earned over $700 million in salaries and bonuses since making his professional debut in 2007.
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After accounting for taxes, sponsorship earnings, investments, and market performance, Messi’s net worth has now crossed the $1 billion threshold on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
The financial milestone places the Argentine alongside Ronaldo, who became football’s first billionaire following his lucrative move to Al-Nassr FC in 2023.adsads
