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Lionel Messi, forward for Inter Miami and the Argentina national team, has surpassed $1 billion in net worth.
Idman.Biz reports this with reference to Bloomberg.
Since 2007, the footballer has earned more than $700 million in salaries and bonuses. Bloomberg's analysis shows that after considering taxes, market indicators, investments, and income from sponsorships, his net worth has exceeded $1 billion. Messi is one of the wealthiest athletes in the world and has joined Cristiano Ronaldo, who became the first footballer billionaire after joining Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr club in 2023.
His move to the United States has contributed to this figure. Payments from Inter Miami, a certain percentage of television revenue, as well as real estate investments and income from his stake in an Argentine restaurant chain have played an important role in Messi's net worth.
Inter Miami's financial situation is constantly improving. According to Sportico, the club's value has increased by more than 20% in a year, reaching approximately $1.45 billion. Inter Miami is currently the most valuable soccer team in the United States, 16th in the world, and ahead of clubs like Newcastle United.
