Lionel Messi signed a new contract last week that will make him the highest-paid soccer player in the world at $27 million per year.
Going into the 2014 World Cup at age 26, Messi is already considered one of the best players ever and is already making more than $40 million with endorsements.
Despite that wealth and advertising exposure, he's is one of the most private people in the sport.
He drives a $200,000 car and lives in a nice house, but there may not be a more unknowable athlete in the world than Messi.
He made $41.3 million last year, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo among active players.
Source: Forbes
He'll pass Ronaldo next year. He just signed a new deal that will pay him $27 million per year.
Source: Reuters
He makes just as much off the field, earning $21.5 million in endorsements.
Source: Forbes
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