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Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of football's greatest rivalries, even though they no longer have as many head-to-head contests, but who wins in terms of bank balance?


Lionel Messi's net worth as of 2023

Lionel Messi of Argentina and Inter Miami is one of the world's highest-paid athletes.


Messi earned more than $130 million in 2022 alone, with endorsements accounting for a large portion of that total.


Messi was once synonymous with Barcelona, but that relationship would soon deteriorate.


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Messi's contract with the club was revealed to be far more lucrative than previously assumed in January 2021.


He was able to earn up toThese amounts, however, have not been verified, and the Argentina star might earn significantly more when performance bonuses are factored in.


His contract with Inter Miami is reportedly worth $54 million per season.


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He is sponsored by the German sportswear company Adidas for the rest of his life.


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Messi is also sponsored by Anheuser-Busch InBev, Cirque du Soleil, Gatorade, Hard Rock Cafe Inc., Konami, Mastercard, Ooredoo, Pepsi, Socios.com, and YPF.2023 net worth

According to the most recent estimations, Lionel Messi's net worth in 2023 will be $620 million.


Messi was the highest-paid athlete in the world in 2022, and according to credible sources, he has made more than $1.3 billion in his career.


Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth as of 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo is without a doubt a great star, and depending on who you ask, he may be the best player of the contemporary era.


But we're not going to get into the GOAT debate right now.


One of football's most famous players

Instead, we'll take a look at how much money Cristiano Ronaldo has made throughout the years.ALSO READ: Will a Kaizer Chiefs star get a second chance?


On January 3, 2023, Al-Nassr's new Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C-L), his partner Georgina Rodriguez (C-R), and his children take the stage at his unveiling at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. (AFP photo by Fayez Nureldine)


Given his ability and attractiveness, Ronaldo is possibly the most marketable sports celebrity in the world.


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He is a social media draw like no other, having become the world's first person to amass 500 million followers across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 


Ronaldo became the first active team-sport athlete to earn more over $1 billion in career earnings in 2020.


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Ronaldo was among the highest-paid athletes in the world in 2022, even before moving to Saudi Arabia.


He set aside around $115 million between 2021 and 2022.


Ronaldo's salary had been reduced from $34 million to $27 million per year in order to rejoin Manchester United.


He has now made up for that drop in earnings by taking on a multimillion-dollar business at Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.


Ronaldo will be paid an astonishing $77 million per year to play football at Al Nassr.


Ronaldo's annual earnings are expected to reach over $215 million.Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth is unknown.

Cristiano Ronaldo has an astounding net worth of more over $500 million, according to the most recent Forbes figures.


Ronaldo has a lifetime sponsorship arrangement with Nike, as well as a number of other investments, endorsements, and commercial ties.


Delivery Hero, Herbalife, MTG, and Unilever are among his other major sponsors.





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