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Messi joins exclusive club of sporting billionaires

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (right) challenges Nastic's Spanish defender Javi Bonilla during their friendly match at the Johan Cruyff stadium in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on September 12, 2020.

Photo credit: Pau Barrena | AFP

By  AFP

What you need to know:

  • Michael Jordan is also in the billionaire's club but the basketball legend's fortune has largely come after retirement through his longstanding contract with Nike and acquisition of NBA franchise Charlotte Hornets.
  • Messi remains at Barcelona this season after conceding defeat in his attempt to leave without triggering his 700-million euro release.

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Lionel Messi may have had to stay put at Barcelona but the Argentine legend did succeed in joining one new club this year -- the one reserved for sporting billionaires, according to Forbes magazine.

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