Known Facts about Barcelona's Lionel Messi

Messi is an Argentine-born professional athlete.

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His Barcelona contract paid him $160 million a year.

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Endorsements generate $40-60 million per year for him.

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As a professional athlete, he is the highest paid in the world.

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The total annual income typically exceeds $200 million.

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A total of $1.3 billion has been earned by him throughout his career.

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A salary of around $900 million has been earned by him.

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Approximately $400 million has been earned from endorsements.

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