Messi's 1-year social media earnings are staggering

The income that Argentine star footballer Lionel Messi generates from social media has been revealed.

"HE EARNED 170 MILLION EUROS"

According to a report on Betting.com, research shows that Messi earns 4 million Euros for every sponsored post on his Instagram account. The report also states that the Argentine star earned a total of 170 million Euros from the posts he shared in 2023.

FAR AHEAD IN MLS

Messi's closest rival, Los Angeles Galaxy forward Chicharito, earns 62,500 dollars per post on Instagram. Chicharito put around 1 million dollars in total income into his pocket in 2023.

In third place is former Napoli legend Lorenzo Insigne. Insigne earned 134 thousand dollars from Instagram revenue in 2023.

AT THE TOP IN THE US

With the income he earns from social media, Lionel Messi earns more than athletes in all sports branches in America, not just in the MLS. The Argentine goalscorer has managed to surpass the stars of baseball, American football, and basketball, which are quite popular in America, with the income he earns.

Messi has overtaken NBA star basketball player LeBron James and American football legend Tom Brady with his earnings. According to the report, James earns 1.6 million dollars per post, while Brady earns 147 thousand dollars.

MLS PERFORMANCE: 11 GOALS AND 5 ASSISTS IN 12 MATCHES

Lionel Messi, who has played 12 matches in the Inter Miami jersey this season, has contributed 11 goals and 5 assists to his team. Messi has been unable to play in Inter Miami's last 4 matches due to injury. Inter Miami, which bid farewell to the US Open Cup in Messi's absence, is also in 14th place in the league.

News Source: 12punto