The left foot of Lionel Messi is perceived to be valued at around $900 million. According to the reports, this amount is for the number ten’s left foot insurance. It is the costliest body part for any soccer player in the history of the game so far. This mind-boggling sum can be hard to digest, but it comes out to be true.
Other than Lionel Messi, Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo has also insurance for his legs. The Portuguese number seven has an insured value close to $100 million for his legs. Wales International Gareth Bale has also followed the footsteps of the Argentinian and has his legs insured.
According to the reports the insurance which Messi has, is fittingly drafted to safeguard his left foot. The fans around the world would know that the player’s main shot-taking foot is his left one. Most of the time the Argentinian sets himself in a position to take a final shot from his left leg.
So far in his career, the World Cup winner with Argentina has most goals in the game with the left foot. The veteran striker has bagged over four hundred and forty goals with his main striking leg. The Inter Miami’s new signing beats Ronaldo who has over a hundred and fifteen goals from his left foot. However, CR7 has inflicted more right-footed strikes than his Argentinian counterpart.
The net worth of Lionel Messi will be in the excessive of $600 million, by the time his current MLS contract with Inter Miami expires
As suggested by the reports, the former Barcelona player has a net worth of around $600 million currently. But, after signing for the Major Soccer League (MLS) club Inter Miami these numbers are all set to take a huge jump.
All the sponsorship deals are flying into the kitty of the 36-year-old, along with his whopping salary at the United States-based club. His annual salary is marked around a figure of $55 to $60 million with Inter Miami. The player currently has a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club. He signed for them in July 2023, with his contract running till December 2025.
If calculated in these duration Lionel can earn close to $142 million just by his annual wages. This figure excludes any performance-based bonuses, which he may receive. According to the reports in the US, the Argentinian also owns a ratio in Inter Miami’s sponsors Adidas kit turnover.
The MLS viewership passes have doubled their subscription count since the former PSG player joined them. However, the benefits of it would also go to Miami’s number ten as earlier he also sparked a share in these watch rights. All these things when accumulated together, will only take the player’s net worth beyond his current $600 million value.