Lionel Messi with the object of his affections. Photo: AFP
Lionel Messi: R155k per hour at PSG, but what’s his net worth?
Do you know what Lionel Messi gets paid by PSG? It’s only half the story of his current fortune.
Lionel Messi with the object of his affections. Photo: AFP
Lionel Messi is officially a champion of the world. To go with it, he also has the comfort of knowing he’s the highest paid athlete on the planet for 2022.
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LIONEL MESSI: NET WORTH, 2022 EARNINGS & PSG SALARY
Messi took home $130m between May 2021 and May 2022. This via Insider. The 35-year-old took home $75 million in on-field earnings over the last year – more than any other sportsperson on the planet, which was supplemented by various endorsement deals. That extra $55 million could only be eclipsed by Roger Federer and LeBron James.
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PSG SALARY
His PSG salary alone stands at $35 million annually, which equates to $738,000 a week, or $105,000 a day, or $8,790 (R155,000) per hour. Messi also bagged $25 million as a joining fee when he signed for the Parisians, reported the Evening Standard.
LIONEL MESSI: WHAT’S HIS NET WORTH?
According to Forbes, Messi has earned $1.15 billion during his career, through both his on and off the field exploits. Only three currently active athletes – LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Tiger Woods – have ever earned more than that. Ask Messi what he cherishes most, though, and it’s likely that he’ll say that it’s a World Cup crown with Argentina.
Damn son.
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