Published 16:22 IST, March 20th 2021

Messi Cristiano Ronaldo net worth: Barca captain earns more than DOUBLE of Juventus ace

Messi Cristiano Ronaldo net worth: Barca captain earns more than twice what Ronaldo bags from his contract at Juventus in the latest list of best-paid players,

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Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate has dominated world football over past dece or so, and two legends continue to remain biggest talking points on and off field for fans. duo competed fiercely during Ronaldo's time in Real Mrid, and comparisons have not been drawn to a close despite his move to Italy in 2018. Messi is currently a t bit ahe of his rival Ronaldo as far as Ballon d'Or trophies are concerned, but rhe Argentine also beats his Portuguese counterpart on money front. So here is more information on a pertinent query - 'Is Messi richer than Cristiano Ronaldo?'

Best paid players in Europe: Is Messi richer than Cristiano Ronaldo? 

Lionel Messi's enormous wages trumps those of any in Europe and Barcelona captain is easily highest paid player in world football. So much so that Argentine legend's wages are more than that of Cristiano Ronaldo and former teammate and Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar. Lionel Messi salary is infact only a touch lesser than what Ronaldo, Neymar and what Barcelona captain's teammate Antoine Griezmann earned combined. Former Barcelona and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, is fourth on list, having signed a bumper deal with LaLiga title challengers Atletico Mrid in summer. 

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Here's list of top five best paid players in Europe before tax (via L'Equipe):

  1. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) - €126m ($150m)
  2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) - €54.36m ($64.95m)
  3. Neymar (PSG) - €36.7m ($43.85m)
  4. Luis Suarez (Atletico Mrid) - €34.8m ($41.58m)
  5.  Antoine Griezmann (Barcelona) - €34.8m ($41.58m)

Messi Cristiano Ronaldo net worth: How much are football legends worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lionel Messi's net worth is estimated to be around a whopping $600 million, making him one of wealthiest athletes around globe. Much of Messi annual income can be attached to his earnings from Barcelona and his various endorsements with brands like idas, Pepsi, Huawei, Gatore, MasterCard and Lay's. Messi salary could be upped furr if he opts for a transfer this summer. It is likely that only clubs such as Man City and PSG could afford high Messi annual income.

As for Cristiano Ronaldo, website reports that Juventus ace's net worth is apporixmately $500 million. Much like Messi, Portuguese legend boasts of an empire of brand endorsements, including Nike, DAZN, Herbalife, Uniliver and MTG among ors. Ronaldo also boasts of a luxury hotel chain across some of world's top destinations for tourists. He also sells various self-branded products, such as perfumes and clothing. As a result, combined Messi Cristiano Ronaldo net worth comes up to $1100 million.

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Disclaimer: above Ronaldo and Messi net worth information is sourced from various websites and media reports. website does not guarantee a 100% accuracy of figures.

(Image Courtesy: Ronaldo, Messi Instagram)

16:22 IST, March 20th 2021