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Millions Dispute Investment Impact: Messi or Ronaldo
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are competing to be the most economically influential figure after retiring from football. Ronaldo has chosen to move to Saudi Arabia to boost his earnings through a hefty salary and an investment model based on direct cash flows, where he is expected to receive around 251.2 million euros in the 2026/2027 season from his salary and bonuses. Additionally, he has extensive commercial ventures under the "CR7" brand. Conversely, Messi has opted to engage in the North American market, where his salary with Inter Miami is approximately 28.33 million dollars. However, he relies on a network of commercial partnerships, broadcast rights, and potential investments in the club, which could make his actual income much higher than his salary—estimates range from 70 to 80 million dollars annually from ownership rights alone. These comparisons highlight that Ronaldo depends more heavily on direct payments and his personal brand, while Messi bets on increasing the value of his commercial and investment ecosystem over the long term. The race continues to redefine the wealth of football stars in the modern era.
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