Lionel Messi breaks $1 billion barrier to pip Cristiano Ronaldo on football rich list – NEWS.com.au

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has become footballs second billionaire as he tops Forbes rich list in 2020.According to Forbes, the 33-year-old has now pocketed more than $1 billion in pre-tax earnings during his career — following in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo.
And the publication reports the Argentine international is the highest-paid footballer of 2020.
Messi is said to be set to pocket $AUD172 million in total this year from his salary and endorsements.
As well as being sponsored by …

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