Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers of all time, finally achieved his destiny by winning the prestigious FIFA World Cup trophy and adding it to his collection. Messi’s reputation will climb even higher if Argentina is victorious in the final match against France in Qatar, and he will receive a large windfall from the victory. Messi already earns more money than any other athlete on the planet, so this would be an impressive addition to his resume.
Last year, Messi’s football contracts brought in an astounding Rs 616 crore, which is equivalent to $75 million. Off the pitch, he made an additional Rs 450 crore, which is equivalent to almost $55 million, through investments and sponsorships. It is estimated that his overall net worth exceeds Rs 4800 crore, which is equal to $600 million. Messi takes home around 7.26 lakh rupees every hour thanks to the club income he receives from the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). These behind-the-scenes photos should help you better visualize the immense wealth that the Argentina great has amassed over the course of his illustrious career.
1. Hotel empire
2017 saw the beginning of Messi’s transition from highly brilliant football player to astute businessman. He is the owner of a hotel empire that goes by the name “MiM Hotels,” and he entered the luxury hospitality business. Majestic Hotel Group is in charge of managing Messi’s resorts and hotels throughout multiple locations, including Barcelona, Mallorca, Aran Valley, and Ibiza. At the very least, he owns four hotels, one of which is a ski resort. His hotel in Barcelona ran into issues and had to be torn down because it had balconies that were larger than what was permitted.
2. Private jet ‘Number 10’
Messi is one of the select group of great athletes who have their very own private plane. Messi is the proud owner of a private Gulfstream V jet that was manufactured in 2004 and is currently valued at more than Rs 120 crore. He gets his number of choice, ’10,’ displayed on the tail of the aircraft, which is a luxury aircraft with seating for sixteen passengers and amenities such as a kitchen. On the stairs of the plane are the names of his wife Antonella, their children, and other family members.
3. Luxury yacht ‘Seven C
In addition, Messi is the proud owner of the huge Maiora Seven C yacht. According to reports, the price of the luxury yacht is upwards of Rs 100 crore, which is equal to $12.2 million. On numerous occasions, Messi has been observed enjoying a good time on his yacht with his family and friends, which has on occasion included other well-known football players. The boat has a total length of 92 feet and features four bedrooms, a VIP lounge, luxurious amenities, and a variety of watercraft such as kayaks and wave runners.
4. Mansions across the world
Throughout his career, Messi has acquired and owned a number of opulent residences located in various parts of the world. His primary home is in Barcelona, which is also where he spent the majority of his club career until moving on to play for Paris Saint-Germain. In addition to the palace that costs Rs 58 crore ($7 million) and features a pool, theater, sauna, indoor gym, and a football field, Messi owns an estate mansion known as “The Fortress” in Rosario, which is his hometown back in Argentina. In addition, Messi has previously had a luxury property in the city of Miami, Florida, and he currently rents a luxury home in the city of Paris.
5. Messi’s million-dollar garage
Messi is a self-proclaimed enthusiast of high-end automobiles in his own right. His garage is filled with excellent automobiles, such as a Pagani Zonda Tricolore, a Ferrari F430 Spyder, a Dodge Charger SRT8, and a Maserati Gran Turismo. It was rumored that Lionel Messi purchased the most expensive car in the world a number of years ago for the price of Rs 300 crore, which is equivalent to $37 million. Nevertheless, this was never proven to be true.