Lionel Messi has officially joined the billionaire club, cementing his status as one of the most financially successful athletes.
The Inter Miami forward, whose name has long stood for footballing excellence, has now crossed a financial milestone that places him among the most valuable athletes in the world.
From record-breaking spells at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain to his move to Major League Soccer, Messi’s career has consistently combined sporting greatness with global commercial power.
His latest achievement reflects not only his success as a footballer but also his status as a worldwide brand whose influence continues to grow far beyond the game.
According to Bloomberg’s assessment, Messi’s net worth has now surpassed $1 billion, making him one of football’s richest figures and placing him alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in the exclusive billionaire club.
The report says the Inter Miami star crossed the threshold through a combination of salary, bonuses, endorsement deals and long-term commercial value built over nearly two decades at the top of the game.
Messi’s move to Inter Miami has played a major role in the latest financial surge, adding another major chapter to his post-Europe career.
While his on-field legacy was secured long ago at Barcelona, PSG and with Argentina, his business profile has continued to expand through North American football, global sponsorships and carefully managed investments.
What makes the achievement even more notable is the scale of consistency behind it.
Lionel Messi has earned more than $700 million in salary and bonuses since 2007, with his wider commercial empire helping carry him over the line.
The milestone also strengthens Messi’s standing in the broader debate over football’s most influential figures.
Cristiano Ronaldo had already become the first active footballer to reach billionaire status, and Messi’s arrival in the same financial bracket underlines how the two icons continue to define the modern era.
For Lionel Messi, it is another reminder that his impact stretches far beyond the pitch.
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