Messi claimed the Ballon d'Or as the world's best soccer player for a record seventh time in 2021, putting him two ahead of his rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
He transferred to Paris Saint-Germain from FC Barcelona in August 2021, leaving the only professional home he had ever known.
A contract leak in January 2021 showed Messi was making much more at Barcelona than previously thought; he was able to earn up to $165 million annually in salary and incentives.
In March 2022, he signed an endorsement deal with fan engagement app Socios that is set to pay him $20 million annually.
He launched his own clothing line and opened his first retail outlet, the Messi Store, in 2019 in Barcelona. He also has a lifelong deal with Adidas.
Fans are always eager to get a glimpse of Messi.
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