Ahead of Lionel Messi’s reunion with Paris Saint-Germain at the Club World Cup, FIFA looks back at his unforgettable two years in France.

Argentine stalwart and 2022 FIFA World Cup champion Lionel Messi stands tall with $135 million in total earnings. Surprisingly, $75 million comes off the field through endorsements.

Lionel Messi has also shared the pitch with some incredible names during his career, including Ronaldinho, Neymar, Andres Iniesta, and Kylian Mbappe.

Let’s take a look at the top 8 richest footballers across the globe. 1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) The Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo leads the football richest list with $275 million.

It was possibly the biggest upset of the tournament and precisely the type of statement Saudi Arabia wanted to make ahead of staging the World Cup in 2034.

Brazilian football icon Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima rounds up the top 10 richest footballers with a net worth of $160 million. Ronaldo’s achievements both on and off the field, including being a ...

Hidden beneath the surface of flair and firepower lies a nuance—a routine that PSG have quietly perfected, something they simply couldn't pull off during the reign of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian ...

Paris Saint-Germain has long been chasing continental greatness, but under Luis Enrique, it might finally be on the brink of something no other club in history has achieved. Seven titles. One calendar ...

Cristiano Ronaldo's 154 Million Lead Over Lionel Messi is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Cristiano ...

At Barcelona, everything went through Lionel Messi. Whereas at PSG, Kylian Mbappe was the focal point of the Qatari project. Messi was nowhere near as successful at the Ligue 1 club.