Hyderabad, July 8 -- Lionel Messi is not just football's biggest name, he is also now officially in billionaire territory. From Barcelona glory to PSG, Inter Miami, Adidas, Apple, real estate and hotels, Messi has quietly built one of the strongest money empires in sports.

According to Forbes, Messi's net worth in 2026 is estimated at USD 1.1 billion, which is roughly Rs 10,450 crore using the current dollar to rupee rate. This makes him one of the very few footballers in history to cross the billionaire mark.

Messi's yearly earnings

Forbes' 2026 highest paid athletes list puts Lionel Messi's annual earnings at USD 140 million. Out of this, USD 70 million comes from on field income, while another USD 70 million comes from endorsements ...