Messi Joins Ronaldo in Football Billionaire Ranks | The Opening Trade 5/22/2026

Lionel Messi has become a rare sporting billionaire, with his net worth surpassing the $1 billion-mark, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Messi's career skyrocketed after he received growth hormone treatment paid for by FC Barcelona, and he has earned more than $700 million in salary and bonuses since 2007.

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