The highest-earning athlete in the world draws approx Rs 611 crore in fees from his on-field contributions
Hailed as one of the greatest footballers on this planet that the game has ever witnessed, Lionel Messi made history on Sunday night at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, as he won his first FIFA World Cup. The 35-year-old Argentine who has won seven Ballon d’Or awards – two more than arch rival Cristiano Ronaldo, has also gone on to become the highest-earning athlete of 2022 by earning $75 million (Rs 611 crore approx) in fees from his on-field contributions and $55 million (Rs 448 crore) in off-field earnings, per Forbes.
However, these earnings aren’t the only source of income for the PSG player as Messi has diversified his portfolio by starting his own chain of hotels, investing heavily in real estate and charging a whopping amount for each sponsored post on Instagram. While the football icon continues to add several millions every year, Messi has also gone on to splurge on super luxurious and expensive things like his lavish mansions in various exotics locations, a private jet, a fleet of swanky wheels and more. Scroll down to check out Lionel Messi’s massive net worth and his luxurious lifestyle.
Lionel Messi’s massive net worth of Rs 4960 Crore: Lavish homes worth Crores, private jet, and more1. Luxurious homes in exotic cities
One of the highest-earning sportspersons on this planet, Messi has aced the art of living life king-size. The renowned footballer, who consolidated his legacy in the game by winning the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in an epic battle on Sunday night against France, owns luxurious homes in exotic cities like Ibiza, Barcelona, Rosario (Messi’s birthplace) and Miami. These properties are worth several crores and are equipped with all the modern amenities like a swimming pool, football pitch, and more. Take a tour of Messi’s super-expensive and luxurious homes here.
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2. A massive fleet of swanky wheels
From owning a swanky Ferrari 335S Spider Scaglietti to Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale, Lionel Messi has several super expensive and luxurious wheels parked in his garage. A scroll through his gram would give you a glimpse of his lavish lifestyle and fleet of swanky vehicles. But if you don’t want to put in so much effort, then you can simply check out the entire list here.
3. Multi-million dollar contract with PSG
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The 35-year-old Argentine icon, who won several prestigious trophies with FC Barcelona, stunned the entire planet when he announced his decision to leave Catalans in 2021 after two glorious decades with the LaLiga club. Messi’s decision marked an end of an era in the club’s history, but the player took on a new challenge as he signed a multi-million dollar contract with Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
Messi’s move reunited him with ex-Barcelona player Neymar, but according to L’Equipe the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner signed a lucrative contract worth €30 million (Rs 263 crore), with an additional fee of €15 million (Rs 131 crore) as a loyalty fee on an annual basis. With the FIFA World Cup winner already on the cusp of signing an extension contract with Ligue 1 team, he is expected to add a few more crores to his massive net worth soon.
4. A lavish private jet
In addition to his super expensive fleet of luxurious wheels, Messi is also a proud owner of a lavish private jet – Embraer Legacy 650 P which comes with a massive price tag of £25 million (Rs 252 crore approx), per Sportskeeda. Equipped with all modern amenities, the private jet serves as the perfect ride for Messi and his family, who often fly to exotic locations to spend quality time away from all the media attention.
5. A stunningly super expensive Yacht
One of the highest-earning footballers on this planet, Messi splurged out a whopping amount of £10m to purchase a swanky yacht – Maiora Seven C, per The Sun. In addition to the four bedrooms and a VIP room, the yacht comes with two kayaks, a wave runner and many other modern amenities that will leave you stunned. A glance through Messi’s gram would give you a glimpse of his love for beaches, sun and sand.
6. Brand Endorsements and Social Media
The 35-year-old Argentine footballer, who took his national side to the FIFA World Cup finals in Qatar and helped his team lift the prestigious trophy, continues to add millions to his massive net worth off the field as well. According to a Forbes report, Messi earns more than $30 million (Rs 248 crore) in endorsements including popular international brands like Adidas, Pepsi, Lays, Gatorade, BYJU’s and more.
Well, that’s not all as Messi’s popularity on social media have helped him mint millions in 2022. As per a Statista report, the PSG player has secured the third spot on the list of celebs with the highest average earning per sponsored post on Instagram in 2022. The report also mentioned that Messi charged approx $1.78 million (Rs 15 crore approx) per Instagram post this year.
7. Other Investments
Popularly known for his dribbling abilities and clinical finish on the pitch, Messi continues to diversify his portfolio off the field as well. In addition to signing a lifelong deal with Adidas, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner launched his own clothing line and opened its first outlet in 2019 in Barcelona – the Messi Store. But that’s not all as Messi has invested in real estate as well. From financing residential projects to building apartment buildings in his birthplace Rosario, Argentina, per Sportskeeda, Messi continues to invest and multiply his massive wealth.
As per Spanish outlet Marca, the popular footballer also owns a chain of premium hotels – MIM Hotels which are located in exotic locations like the Castelldefels, Sitges, Mallorca and Ibiza. Such smart investments have helped Messi accumulate a massive fortune in addition to the whopping fees he earns per year.
8. Total Net Worth
With a salary of $75 million (Rs 611 crore approx) per annum, Messi has built an empire of $600 million (Rs 4960 crore), per Celebrity Net Worth. From earning millions from his on-field contribution to diversifying his portfolio by owning a chain of hotels and investing in real estate to charging a whopping amount for each sponsored post on Instagram, Messi continues to add millions to his massive net worth every year.
