Lionel Messi's net worth exceeds $1 billion amid MLS career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
As of June 5, 2026, Lionel Messi's net worth reportedly sits at around $1.1 billion, making him one of just four active athletes to reach this milestone. The Argentine superstar signed a three-year contract extension with Inter Miami CF, earning a base salary of $25 million this season. His career earnings in soccer have accrued significantly since 2013, bolstered by lucrative endorsements from brands like Adidas and Budweiser. Messi remains a prominent figure in the upcoming World Cup alongside other notable players, including Cristiano Ronaldo.
- •Messi signed a contract extension with Inter Miami CF in 2026
- •Earns a base salary of $25 million this season
- •His endorsements include Adidas, Budweiser, and Gatorade
- •Net worth reached $1.1 billion as of June 5, 2026
- •Messi is one of four active billionaires in sports
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi net worth: How much money Argentina star has made in career earnings, endorsements and more
"Here's how much money the Argentina World Cup winner has made in career earnings and more.
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