Lionel Messi’s income and net worth include lavish homes, a hotel empire, a private plane, a yacht, and other expensive belongings owned by the World Cup star.

Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of football’s greatest players of all time, has finally achieved his lifelong dream of adding the elusive FIFA World Cup trophy to his collection. Messi’s brand will soar even higher, resulting in a massive windfall for the great sportsman, who currently earns more than any other athlete on the planet. If Argentina wins the final against France in Qatar and Messi leads them to victory, his brand will grow even more.

Messi’s football contracts earned a stunning Rs 616 crore last year, which is comparable to $75 million today. In addition to his field earnings, he earned an additional Rs 450 crore (55 million) through endorsements and investments. According to reports, his net worth is Rs. 4800 crore, or $600 million. Messi makes close to 7.26 lakh per hour from his club income at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). This collection of behind-the-scenes photos will help you better understand the vast wealth that the Argentina great has earned throughout his illustrious career.

1. Hotel empire

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In 2017, Messi transitioned from a brilliant footballer to a savvy businessman. He got into the premium hospitality industry and now runs the hotel empire ‘MiM Hotels’. Messi’s chain of resorts and hotels in Barcelona, Mallorca, Aran Valley and Ibiza are operated by the Majestic Hotel Group. He owns at least four hotels, including a winter resort. His Barcelona hotel ran into difficulty and had to be dismantled because its balconies were larger than authorized.

2. Private jet ‘Number 10’

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Messi is among the few great athletes who own their own private jets. Messi owns a 2004 Gulfstream V private jet that is valued more than Rs 120 crore. He has the number ’10’ on the tail of the airplane, which can fly sixteen people and has luxurious accommodations, including a kitchen. The plane’s stairs are inscribed with the names of his wife Antonella and their children.

3. Luxury yacht ‘Seven C

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Messi also has a big boat, Maiora Seven C. According to reports, the luxurious yacht costs up to Rs 100 crore ($12.2 million). Messi is frequently seen enjoying fun on his yacht with his family and friends, including some well-known football players. The boat is 92 feet long and features four bedrooms, a VIP area, luxurious amenities, and toys such as kayaks and wave runners.

4. Mansions across the world

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Messi has purchased and owned a lot of luxury houses throughout the world over his career. His main domicile is in Barcelona, where he spent the most of his club career until joining PSG. Apart from the Rs 58 crore ($7 million) palace with a pool, theatre, spa, indoor gym, and football field, Messi has an estate house in Rosario, his hometown back in Argentina, called ‘The Fortress’. Messi also owns a luxury condo in Miami, Florida, and leases out a fancy home in Paris.

5. Messi’s million-dollar garage

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Messi is a luxury automobile enthusiast in his own right. His garage is full with excellent wheels, including the Maserati Gran Turismo, Dodge Charger SRT8, Ferrari F430 Spyder, and Pagani Zonda Tricolore. Lionel Messi was rumored to have purchased the world’s most expensive automobile few years ago for Rs 300 crore ($37 million). However, this was never proven.