For the eighth time in history, Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or as the greatest soccer player in the world in 2023, three wins ahead of his competitor Cristiano Ronaldo. He helped Argentina win the FIFA World Cup in 2022.
In August 2021, he moved from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, leaving behind the only professional residence he had ever known. Messi was able to earn up to $165 million in salary and incentives annually at Barcelona, according to a contract leak from January 2021 that revealed he was earning significantly more than previously believed.
In 2019, he built his first store, the Messi Store, in Barcelona and started his own clothing line. He also has a lifetime contract with Adidas as well. He agreed to an endorsement contract worth $20 million a year with the fan engagement app Socios in March 2022.
Lionel Messi gets into eSports with Sergio Aguero
International soccer legend Lionel Messi has expanded his horizons by becoming a part owner of KRU eSports, which is an intriguing move in the world of sports and eSports. The gaming community is already discussing the news, which came out on November 7.
The news of Messi’s co-ownership was made public in a video that was posted by renowned Argentine soccer player and KRU creator Sergio Aguero. In just one hour, the clip has amassed over 10 million views, capturing the excitement surrounding this development.
Aguero’s full video on this: pic.twitter.com/bq4aEBE8rL
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) November 7, 2023
Messi’s participation in this new venture is confirmed by his official inclusion on KRU eSports’ Instagram profile as a co-owner. Since they are both Argentina-based professional soccer players, Aguero and Messi are related to KRU.
At the end of the video, Messi himself adds a statement, saying, “Okay, let’s play.” This little statement encapsulates the enthusiasm and dedication that Messi and KRU eSports share for their collaborative endeavors.
Lionel Messi’s love for video games
Surprisingly, one of the greatest soccer players in the world finds inspiration in video games. Messi loves to play video games. His fellow Barcelona players have repeatedly stated that the star player is nearly always spotted on his PlayStation, immersed in the newest FIFA title.
Messi said that he is a competitive player who despises defeat. According to reports, Leo Messi uses his PlayStation for three hours or longer after training at the Barcelona training site. He uses it for both personal and professional purposes, honing his skills virtually.
Messi tries to pick up a new ability each time he plays FIFA. This is to try it out on the real field. There are also rumors that he studied how to deceive Luis Nani in the 2011 Champions League final by playing endless video games.
