Lionel Messi is one of the most successful athletes in the world. The player continues to play in one of the top-level clubs after he departed from Barcelona. Messi is currently playing for PSG, however, his days at the club look numbered.
Lionel Messi is estimated to have a net worth of $600 million. This net worth combines his playing contracts, endorsement deals, and investments made by him. Thus, becoming one of the richest athletes in the world.
Michael Jordan is one of the most loved basketball players in the world. The player is often considered the greatest player of all time. He is considered as one of the greatest players in the league. Michael Jordan has however earned less than $100 million in his NBA contracts.
Although that hasn’t stopped the basketball player from becoming a billionaire. According to Forbes, the player has an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion. The player made a $10 million donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for his 60th birthday in February.
Michael Jordan made a million-dollar donation on his birthday
Jordan hopes that his decision to celebrate his birthday by donating to the foundation would inspire many to do the same for underprivileged children. The player shared, “For the past 34 years, it’s been an honor to partner with Make-A-Wish and help bring a smile and happiness to so many kids,
“Witnessing their strength and resilience during such a tough time in their lives has truly been an inspiration. I can’t think of a better birthday gift than seeing others join me in supporting Make-A-Wish so that every child can experience the magic of having their wish come true.”
The player first started supporting the organization back in 1989. He has granted hundreds of wishes to children and remains to be one of the most requested wish-granter in the world.
How much did Michael Jordan make from the stellar transfer of Lionel Messi?
According to reports, Michael Jordan has made more than $7 million from Lionel Messi’s transfer to PSG. The PSG shirts are manufactured by the giant sportswear Nike. However, they are sold under Air Jordan as their sub-brand in a unique collaboration.
Jordan earns a 5% cut of the shirts sold by PSG, mainly because of his ownership in the Jordan brand. The French club enjoyed a major sale of shirts since Lionel Messi’s arrival from Barcelona.
Welcome to the family.
Jordan x Paris Saint-Germain. pic.twitter.com/Vp3kpNWDDG
— Jordan (@Jumpman23) September 13, 2018
According to Forbes, the NBA player has made an estimated $1.3 billion in his partnership with Nike since he collaborated with them back in 1984. The player’s logo first started appearing on the PSG kit instead of the Nike logo back in 2018, after the club made a four-year deal with the sportswear brand.