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The CONCACAF Champions Cup starts on February 6. As a result, clubs have already revealed their 35-man roster ahead of America’s biggest soccer competition. For Inter Miami, the big name on the list is undoubtedly Lionel Messi [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/]. Incidentally, this is the first time Inter Miami has qualified for the tournament, courtesy of their historic Leagues Cup triumph in 2023 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-news-lionel-messi-propelled-inter-miamis-leagues-cup-win-the-argentines-blockbuster-fifty-four-million-signing-dubbed-biggest-sporting-events-of-our-lifetimes/]. 27 teams from North & Central America and the Caribbean will be participating in the 59th edition of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. It is a 5-stage event with the RO16 beginning in March. The final winner on June 2nd will be joining Club Leon, Seattle Founders FC, and CF Monterrey, as the 4 regional representatives in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Now that we have sorted out the basics, let us look at the players who will be representing the David Beckham [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/david-beckham] and Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami in the tournament. LIONEL MESSI AND CO.’S INTER MIAMI’S INITIAL 27-MAN ROSTER # First Name Last Name Position 1 DRAKE STEVEN CALLENDER GK 2 DEANDRE YEDLIN DF 4 CHRISTOPHER MCVEY DF 5 SERGIO BUSQUETS MF 6 TOMAS AVILES DF 7 JEAN MOTA OLIVEIRA DE SOUSA MF 8 LEONARDO CAMPANA FW 9 LUIS SUAREZ FW 10 LIONEL ANDRES MESSI FW 13 CARLOS DOS SANTOS GK 15 RYAN SAILOR DF 16 ROBERT TAYLOR MF 17 IAN MICHAEL FRAY MF 18 JORDI ALBA DF 19 ROBBIE ROBINSON FW 20 DIEGO GOMEZ MF 21 NICOLAS FREIRE DF 24 JULIAN GRESSEL MF 26 GREGORE DE MAGALHAES SILVA FAVERO MF 27 SERGII KRYVTSOV DF 30 BENJAMIN CREMASCHI FW 32 NOAH JAMES ALLEN DF 33 FRANCO NEGRI DF 41 DAVID RUIZ-OCHOA MF 43 LAWSON SUNDERLAND MF 49 SHAYNDER BORGELIN FW 99 COLE JENSEN GK Inter Miami & Argentina [https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-news-official-twenty-twenty-four-eight-trophies-lionel-messi-could-participate-with-inter-miami-argentina/] The players registered for the tournament cannot be replaced or removed later on. Clubs that have chosen to list less than 35 players have also been provided the flexibility to name further additions 44 hours before the start of a match. The only condition is that the final number should not exceed 35. What do you think of the squad? Will Lionel Messi inspire the Herons to yet another title triumph? Let us know your predictions in the comments below. WATCH THIS STORY- Soccer Stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Makes a Huge Assist for Esports Space [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/esports-news-soccer-stars-lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-make-a-huge-assist-for-the-esports-space/] 

Inter Miami has announced its detailed squad for the upcoming CONCACAF Champions Cup next month with Lionel Messi at the helm.

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<h2>Brief History</h2>
Inter Miami CF is a professional American soccer team based in Miami. The team has a relatively short history, and the first step that got the ball rolling came in 2007 when <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/david-beckham/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>David Beckham</strong></a> signed with the MLS side LA Galaxy. As part of his contract, Beckham received the option to purchase an expansion team in America for only $25 million.

However, it wasn't until 2014, after retiring from soccer, that the English legend decided to exercise this option and establish a team in Miami under his group called Miami Beckham United. After four years, on January 29, 2018, David Beckham and his group were granted the twenty-fifth franchise in MLS and were scheduled to debut in the 2020 season.

[caption id="attachment_2510105" align="aligncenter" width="1200"]<img class="wp-image-2510105 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1033530479h.webp" alt="" width="1200" height="800" /> NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 19: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi 10 along with defender DeAndre Yedlin 2 and teammates prepare to lift the championship trophy during the Leagues Cup Final match between Nashville SC and Inter Miami CF on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at GEODIS Park in Nashville, TN. Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire SOCCER: AUG 19 Leagues Cup Final - Nashville SC vs Inter Miami CF EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2308190088[/caption]

Following the big announcement, on September 5, 2018, Inter Miami revealed the name, crest, and colors of the club. Moving on, to create a state-of-the-art facility for their fans and players alike, on May 8, 2019, the old Lockhart Stadium was demolished to make way for the new DRV PNK Stadium. This stadium now serves as Inter Miami's home ground and permanent training center.

Then a year later on March 1, 2020, Inter Miami played its inaugural MLS match against Los Angeles FC, in which the debutant side suffered a narrow 1-0 loss. The club recorded its first-ever victory on August 22, 2020, with a 3-2 win over Orlando City SC in their first-ever match on their home ground.
<h2>Owners and shareholders</h2>
The most known figure in Inter Miami's ownership is soccer legend David Beckham. Joining him are prominent businessmen brothers Jorge Mas and Jose Mas. Initially, Bolivian tech businessman Marcelo Claure and Japanese businessman Masayoshi Son were also part of the ownership team at the club's inception.

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However, in 2021, the Mas brothers and Beckham united to consolidate their stakes in the club. Concurrently, investment management company Ares Management made a significant equity investment of $150 million in Inter Miami.
<h2>Managers</h2>
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<td><b>Manager Name</b></td>
<td><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td><b>Managerial Reign</b></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Diego Alonso</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Uruguay</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">December 2019-January 2021</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Phil Neville</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">England</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">January 2021-June 2023</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Javier Morales (Interim)</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Argentina</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">June 2023-July 2023 </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gerardo Martino</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Argentina</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">July 2023-  </span></td>
</tr>
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<h2>Player Roaster</h2>
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<td><b>Player Name</b></td>
<td><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td><b>Jersey Number</b></td>
<td><b>Position</b></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Drake Callender</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">America</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Goalkeeper</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">DeAndre Yedlin</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">America</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Defender</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Dixon Arroyo</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ecuador</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Midfielder</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Christopher McVey</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sweeden</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">4</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Defender</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sergio Busquets</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spain</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Midfielder</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Tomas Aviles</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Argentina</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Defender</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jean Mota</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brazil</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">7</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Midfielder</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Diego Gomez</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Paraguay</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">8</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Midfielder</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Leonardo Campana</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ecuador</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">9</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Lionel Messi</strong></a></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Argentina</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">10</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facundo Farias</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Argentina</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">11</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Midfielder</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Corentin Jean</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">France</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">14</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ryan Sailor</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">America</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">15</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Defender</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Robert Taylor</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Finland</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">16</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jordi Alba</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spain</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">18</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Defender</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Robbie Robinson</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">America</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">19</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nicolas Stefanelli</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Argentina</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">22</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Midfielder</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ian Fray</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">America</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">24</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Defender</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gregore</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brazil</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">26</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Midfielder</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sergii Kryvtsov</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ukraine</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">27</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Defender</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Edison Azcona</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Dominican Republic</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">28</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Midfielder</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">CJ Dos Santos</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">America</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">29</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Goalkeeper</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Benjamin Cremaschi</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">America</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">30</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Midfielder</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kamal Miller</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Canada</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">31</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Defender</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Noah Allen</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">32</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Defender</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Franco Negri</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Argentina</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">33</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Defender</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">David Ruiz</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">America</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">41</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Midfielder</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Lawson Sunderland</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">America</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">43</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Midfielder</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Santiago Morales</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">America</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">81</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Midfielder</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Cole Jensen</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">America</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">99</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Goalkeeper</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/luis-suarez/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Luis Suarez</strong></a></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Uruguay</span></td>
<td></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Inter Miami's biggest signings</h2>
In September 2020, Inter Miami made their first major acquisition by signing Argentine soccer legend and ex-Real Madrid star Gonzalo Higuain as a designated player. However, the real game-changer came on July 15, 2023, when Inter Miami shocked the world by securing the signing of World Cup winner Lionel Messi.

Inter Miami offered a lucrative two-and-a-half-year contract with an astounding $54 million per season in salary to acquire the services of the Argentine maestro. A couple of days later, they continued to make waves by adding another one of Messi's former teammates and 2010 World Cup winner Sergio Busquets to their roster.

Busquets earns an impressive salary of up to $10 million per season with Inter Miami. The chain of high-profile signings didn't stop there, as Jordi Alba joined the team just days later with a salary of $1,600,000 per season. And finally, on December 22, 2023, Inter Miami secured yet another legendary striker with the addition of Uruguayan superstar Luis Suarez to their ranks.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-2481827 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Luis-Suarez-joins-Inter-Miami.jpeg" alt="luis suarez" width="3373" height="2249" />
<h2>Trophies and Honours</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>Leagues Cup winner - 2023</li>
 	<li>US Open Cup runner-up - 2022/23</li>
</ul>
On August 19, 2023, Inter Miami won their inaugural trophy in the Leagues Cup finals against Nashville SC. Just a month later on 27th September 2023 Inter Miami came close to winning their second title in the US Open Cup but fell short and lost the final 1-2 against Houston Dynamo.
<h2>Sponsors and partners</h2>
Inter Miami has formed partnerships with several esteemed companies, including XBTO, Fracht Group, AutoNation, Baptist Health, Florida Blue, Heineken, Adidas, Royal Caribbean, BDO, BodyArmor, Celsius, Coca-Cola, Continental, La Tropical, and Ticketmaster.

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Brief History Inter Miami CF is a professional American soccer team based in Miami. The team has a relatively short history, and the first step that got the ball rolling came in 2007 when David Beckham signed with the MLS side LA Galaxy. As part of his contract, Beckham received the option to purchase an expansion team in America for only $25 million. However, it wasn&#8217;t until 2014, after retiring from soccer, that the English legend decided to exercise this option and establish a team in Miami under his group called Miami Beckham United. After four years, on January 29, 2018, David Beckham and his group were granted the twenty-fifth franchise in MLS and were scheduled to debut in the 2020 season. NASHVILLE, TN &#8211; AUGUST 19: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi 10 along with defender DeAndre Yedlin 2 and teammates prepare to lift the championship trophy during the Leagues Cup Final match between Nashville SC and Inter Miami CF on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at GEODIS Park in Nashville, TN. Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire SOCCER: AUG 19 Leagues Cup Final &#8211; Nashville SC vs Inter Miami CF EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2308190088 Following the big announcement, on September 5, 2018, Inter Miami revealed the name, crest, and colors of the club. Moving on, to create a state-of-the-art facility for their fans and players alike, on May 8, 2019, the old Lockhart Stadium was demolished to make way for the new DRV PNK Stadium. This stadium now serves as Inter Miami&#8217;s home ground and permanent training center. Then a year later on March 1, 2020, Inter Miami played its inaugural MLS match against Los Angeles FC, in which the debutant side suffered a narrow 1-0 loss. The club recorded its first-ever victory on August 22, 2020, with a 3-2 win over Orlando City SC in their first-ever match on their home ground. Owners and shareholders The most known figure in Inter Miami&#8217;s ownership is soccer legend David Beckham. Joining him are prominent businessmen brothers Jorge Mas and Jose Mas. Initially, Bolivian tech businessman Marcelo Claure and Japanese businessman Masayoshi Son were also part of the ownership team at the club&#8217;s inception. However, in 2021, the Mas brothers and Beckham united to consolidate their stakes in the club. Concurrently, investment management company Ares Management made a significant equity investment of $150 million in Inter Miami. Managers  Manager Name Nationality Managerial Reign  Diego Alonso Uruguay December 2019-January 2021  Phil Neville England January 2021-June 2023  Javier Morales (Interim) Argentina June 2023-July 2023   Gerardo Martino Argentina July 2023-    Player Roaster  Player Name Nationality Jersey Number Position  Drake Callender America 1 Goalkeeper  DeAndre Yedlin America 2 Defender  Dixon Arroyo Ecuador 3 Midfielder  Christopher McVey Sweeden 4 Defender  Sergio Busquets Spain 5 Midfielder  Tomas Aviles Argentina 6 Defender  Jean Mota Brazil 7 Midfielder  Diego Gomez Paraguay 8 Midfielder  Leonardo Campana Ecuador 9 Forward  Lionel Messi Argentina 10 Forward  Facundo Farias Argentina 11 Midfielder  Corentin Jean France 14 Forward  Ryan Sailor America 15 Defender  Robert Taylor Finland 16 Forward  Jordi Alba Spain 18 Defender  Robbie Robinson America 19 Forward  Nicolas Stefanelli Argentina 22 Midfielder  Ian Fray America 24 Defender  Gregore Brazil 26 Midfielder  Sergii Kryvtsov Ukraine 27 Defender  Edison Azcona Dominican Republic 28 Midfielder  CJ Dos Santos America 29 Goalkeeper  Benjamin Cremaschi America 30 Midfielder  Kamal Miller Canada 31 Defender  Noah Allen American 32 Defender  Franco Negri Argentina 33 Defender  David Ruiz America 41 Midfielder  Lawson Sunderland America 43 Midfielder  Santiago Morales America 81 Midfielder  Cole Jensen America 99 Goalkeeper  Luis Suarez Uruguay Forward  Inter Miami&#8217;s biggest signings In September 2020, Inter Miami made their first major acquisition by signing Argentine soccer legend and ex-Real Madrid star Gonzalo Higuain as a designated player. However, the real game-changer came on July 15, 2023, when Inter Miami shocked the world by securing the signing of World Cup winner Lionel Messi. Inter Miami offered a lucrative two-and-a-half-year contract with an astounding $54 million per season in salary to acquire the services of the Argentine maestro. A couple of days later, they continued to make waves by adding another one of Messi&#8217;s former teammates and 2010 World Cup winner Sergio Busquets to their roster. Busquets earns an impressive salary of up to $10 million per season with Inter Miami. The chain of high-profile signings didn&#8217;t stop there, as Jordi Alba joined the team just days later with a salary of $1,600,000 per season. And finally, on December 22, 2023, Inter Miami secured yet another legendary striker with the addition of Uruguayan superstar Luis Suarez to their ranks. Trophies and Honours Leagues Cup winner &#8211; 2023 US Open Cup runner-up &#8211; 2022/23 On August 19, 2023, Inter Miami won their inaugural trophy in the Leagues Cup finals against Nashville SC. Just a month later on 27th September 2023 Inter Miami came close to winning their second title in the US Open Cup but fell short and lost the final 1-2 against Houston Dynamo. Sponsors and partners Inter Miami has formed partnerships with several esteemed companies, including XBTO, Fracht Group, AutoNation, Baptist Health, Florida Blue, Heineken, Adidas, Royal Caribbean, BDO, BodyArmor, Celsius, Coca-Cola, Continental, La Tropical, and Ticketmaster.

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<h3 style="text-align: center"><strong>David Beckham: Net Worth 2024, Family, Career, Inter Miami, and More</strong></h3>
David Beckham is possibly one of the best English soccer players of all time. After rising through the youth ranks of Manchester United, the right winger went on to establish his soccer legacy in different countries.

Along with England, he also made a big name for himself in Spain, Italy, America, and France. While leaving his soccer blueprint on clubs like <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/football/premier-league-2019-20/manchester-united/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Manchester United</a> and Real Madrid for the upcoming generations, he also captained his national side from time to time.

While his career lasted for about two decades, his impact on soccer is much greater than you think.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>David Beckham's Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
After a long illustrious soccer career, Beckham decided to immediately move into business. Within a year after retirement, Beckham decided to exercise his option to buy an expansion team in the MLS. As per Insider, the English soccer veteran is worth $514 million along with his wife, Victoria Beckham. Apart from signing gigantic club contracts during his career, he also made quite a lot of money from different endorsement deals.

During the course of his playing career, Beckham represented brands like Calvin Klein, Vodafone, Pepsi, Adidas, Gillette, Jaguar, Armani, AIA Group, and many more. Interestingly, he was also the most searched sports-related term on Google in 2003 and 2004.

Just before the World Cup, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-news-450-million-worth-david-beckhams-revenue-increased-3x-before-his-180-million-qatar-deal-for-fifa-wc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beckham reportedly increased his earnings by 3X as he signed a $180 million deal</a>. Apart from that, he owns three gigantic properties. Their main residence is located in London, while their five-bedroom penthouse is in Miami. <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-news-video-from-a-private-soccer-field-to-a-bat-haven-heres-what-david-beckham-and-victoria-beckhams-8-million-dollar-house-looks-like/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Their third and most exciting property is worth approximately $7.5 Million in the Cotswolds</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">David Beckham's early life</h2>
On May 2, 1975, David Beckham was born to David Edward Alan Beckham and Sandra Georgina. His mother was a popular hairdresser, while his dad was an appliance repairman. Beckham is the middle child between his sisters, Lynne Georgina and Joanne Louise. He studied at Chase Lane Primary School and attended Chingford County High School.

Beckham was lucky enough to already be in a soccer-loving family. In other words, he didn't have a lot of convincing to do when he unveiled his passion to become a soccer player. When he was young, he got a chance to take part in a training session with Barcelona, as part of a contest. Apart from that, he started to work towards his passion at Ridgeway Rovers, a local youth team.

Young Beckham was the mascot for Manchester United when they faced West Ham in 1986. Several years later, he signed his first youth deal at Manchester United in 1991. Beckham made his senior team debut in United in 1992 and forrayed into what is considered one of the most iconic careers in football.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>David Beckham and his soccer career</strong></h2>
David Beckham is originally part of the 'Class of 92' along with Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, Gary Neville, and Paul Scholes. After winning the Youth FA Cup with these future all-star names, he went on to loan Preston North End in search of regular first-team soccer. Upon his return, he immediately became a part of the first team at Manchester United.

Along with Beckham, Sir Alex Ferguson made it a point to build his next squad around the 'Class of 92'. The English soccer veteran went on to win the 'Treble' in 1999 comprising the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League. However, due to certain disagreements with Sir Alex Ferguson, the English soccer club shockingly transfer-listed him in 2003.
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During his glorious tenure at Manchester United, he scored 62 goals in the Premier League while winning six Premier League medals.

He made a shock move to Real Madrid. Along with players like Zinedine Zidane, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldo, and Figo, the 'Galácticos', as they came to be known, always challenged Barcelona for the La Liga title. While Perez's era of golden players never really got going at Real Madrid, Beckham managed to win one league title. During those four years at Real Madrid, he scored a mere total of 20 goals.

Parallelly, Beckham had also established himself in the national team during those last ten years. He made his international debut for England in 1996. While their 1998 World Cup campaign ended in utter disappointment, he did score a freekick in his trademark Beckham-esque fashion against Colombia. However, a red card in the round of 16, when his team needed him the most, became a source of extreme backlash for Beckham.

Even after having star players in the English national team, they couldn't really ever make it work. Beckham's side shockingly lost to South Korea in 2002. Following that, he missed a vital penalty against Portugal in the European Championship and gave up their spot there as well. The 2006 FIFA World Cup was his last ever major tournament in national team colors.
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With a total of 115 appearances, Beckham managed to score 17 goals for England.

The English soccer veteran then moved to the USA and played for LA Galaxy and spent five seasons with the club. He also had a brief stint with AC Milan and was a key reason for the growth of the MLS. Beckham then moved to PSG in 2013. He contributed his $50 million salary to charity during his five-month stint at the club. He then announced his retirement from playing the sport.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>The English soccer legend’s achievements on and off the soccer field</strong></h2>
<strong>Club level</strong>

Premier League: 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998?99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2002-03

La Liga: 2006-07

MLS Cup: 2011, 2012

Ligue 1: 2012?13

<strong>Individual</strong>

FIFA World Player of the Year Silver Award: 1999, 2001

PFA Young Player of the Year, Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year: 1996?97

UEFA Club Footballer of the Year, UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year: 1998?99

English Football Hall of Fame: 2008

Premier League Hall of Fame: 2021

MLS Comeback Player of the Year Award: 2011

<strong>Special honors</strong>

Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II: 2003

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador (2005-present)

Apart from that, David Beckham also became the first Englishman to win league titles in four different countries. He was the first British player to score at three World Cups and also play 100 UEFA Champions League games. In 2004, the revered Pele recognized David Beckham as one of the 100 greatest living players, proving that talent recognizes talent.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">David Beckham's wife Victoria Beckham and their kids</h2>
David Beckham first met Victoria in 1997. At that time, Victoria was still part of the Spice Girls band and Beckham was at Manchester United. The English soccer veteran took notice of her during a soccer match while she was seated in the lounge area. As claimed by both, the two of them instantly fell in love with each other. Just about a year later, the two of them get engaged.
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On March 4, 1999, they welcomed their first child. A few months after Brooklyn's birth, the celebrity couple tied the knot at Luttrellstown Castle outside Dublin. On September 1, 2002, they confirmed the birth of Romeo, their second child.

Their third baby, Cruz was born in Spain. At that time, the celebrity couple had moved to Madrid due to Beckham's soccer commitments. Several years later, the Beckhams welcomed Harper, their last kid but first daughter.
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As of today, Brooklyn Beckham has happily tied the knot with Nicola Peltz. When he was a teenager, he was on the path to becoming a soccer player, just like his dad. After trying to pursue a career in modeling, Brooklyn then switched to photography and is currently pursuing his options in the cooking space.

Unlike his elder brother, Romeo Beckham followed his father's footsteps and became a soccer star. In 2021, he made his debut for Fort Lauderdale CF against Tormenta FC. Other than that, he also pursues his interest in modeling.

Cruz Beckham is reportedly into music. But he also landed his first magazine cover in 2022. A few months ago, both <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-news-cruz-beckham-david-beckham-and-victoria-send-out-heartwarming-wishes-to-their-youngest-son-on-eighteenth-birthday/" target="_self" rel="noopener">David and Victoria poured their heart out for Cruz's eighteenth birthday</a>. Last but not least, Harper Beckham, 12, is still quite young to pursue any profession as of now. However, it seems like she can become quite the perfect model!
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>David Beckham’s soccer team Inter Miami</strong></h2>
In 2014, Beckham decided to exercise the option of buying an expansion team in the MLS. This unique clause was part of this deal with LA Galaxy, back in 2007. The English soccer veteran paid $25 million to get the paperwork rolling. After multiple delays on the stadium deal, his business group agreed to fund $250 million for the stadium with a seating capacity of 20,000.

Inter Miami CF made its debut on March 1, 2020, against Los Angeles FC. Coached by Phil Neville, the club has to still make an impact in the MLS. Currently, in its fourth season, the club finished with a #10, #11, and #6 ranking in the Easter Conference respectively during its first three seasons. Moreover, there have been fruitful attempts by Beckham's team to sign players from European leagues. The team and Beckham's efforts all bore fruits when Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023.

Following Lionel Messi's entry, Beckham's team has managed to win its first League Cup with the 2023 Leagues Cup. They also earned a spot in the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final. The transfer seems to have been beneficial for both as apart from the whopping $50 Million- $60 Million annual pay, Messi has also earned himself a few individual awards. He has won the Leagues Cup Best Player and Top Scorer awards and has scored a total of 11 goals and eight assists in his first half-season at Inter Miami.
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<td style="height: 24px">Name</td>
<td style="height: 24px">David Robert Joseph Beckham</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Born</td>
<td style="height: 24px">2 May 1975</td>
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<td style="height: 48px">Place of Birth</td>
<td style="height: 48px">London, England</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Nationality</td>
<td style="height: 24px">English</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Education</td>
<td style="height: 24px">High School</td>
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<td style="height: 48px">Parents</td>
<td style="height: 48px">David Edward Alan Beckham, Sandra Georgina</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="height: 24px">6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Weight</td>
<td style="height: 24px">75 kg</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Wife</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Victoria Caroline Adams</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Kids</td>
<td style="height: 24px">Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, Harper</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Social Media</td>
<td style="height: 24px"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/davidbeckham/?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/Beckham/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbeckham" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0065743/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IMDb</a></td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Lionel Messi: Net Worth 2024, Personal Life, Career, and Endorsements</b></h2>
Today's generation categorizes Lionel Messi in a bracket that is beyond elite. The Argentine World Cup winner just turned 36 in June. Currently, with Inter Miami, Messi is on a mission to become the new face of soccer in America similar to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_self" rel="noopener">Cristiano </a>Ronaldo's potential impact in Saudi Arabia. It's reported that he preferred to join Inter Miami over the likes of moving to Saudi.

Last December, he finally managed to win the FIFA World Cup with Argentina. In the famous words of Peter Drury, "<em>Scaloni will be fated, Messi will be sainted." </em>While everybody thought it was his last, it might just not be the case. With the USA as one of the host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the soccer veteran might surely hang around in the game for a bit longer.

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's net worth in 2024</h2>
Lionel Messi's current net worth in 2024 is $650 million. At Inter Miami, the Argentine soccer legend has signed a four-year contract worth $55 million. This contract had made him the highest-earning player in the MLS by far. It is also important to note that he rejected a $400 million+ Saudi Pro League offer compared to the Inter Miami one. Surprisingly, he still has a connection to Saudi.

In early 2021, he inked a $25 million deal and became the ambassador of the country. Apart from that, the Argentine also cashes out a huge pay cheque every year through his endorsements. In the past, he has endorsed several renowned brands like Jacob and Co., OrCam, Pepsi, Budweiser, Air Europa, Mastercard, Byjus, and many more.

He had originally signed with NIKE when he was 14 but later switched to Adidas. Currently, he is on a lifetime deal with the brand with his own sub-brand Adidas Messi. In recent times, he's been promoting his own store namely 'The Messi Store' a lot on social media.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's early life and his family</h2>
On June 24, 1987, Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini gave birth to Lionel Messi. Out of four children, the soccer legend was third. He reportedly developed an interest in the game at a very young age. At the age of 4, his father started coaching him at a local club namely Grandoli. But his earliest influence was his maternal grandmother, who accompanied him for training at matches.

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That is why he celebrates many of his goals by pointing towards the sky to date, in tribute to his grandmother. At the age of six, he joined Newell's Old Boys. During his six-year tenure at the club, he scored almost 500 goals. At such a young age, he had become a fan favorite and also untouchable. But his soccer career was seemingly in jeopardy after he was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency.

He then started receiving growth hormone treatment, but the medical bills were rapidly piling up. His father had to reportedly shell out at least $1000 per month. In an attempt to look for a medical sponsor and a new soccer club, Messi's family relied on some of their relatives who lived in Catalonia. And the rest is history.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi and his feat at FC Barcelona</h2>
Initially, FC Barcelona refused to sign him because of his age and also because he was foreign. But in December 2000, the club showed their commitment toward the player with the famous paper napkin. His family relocated to Barcelona and Messi joined the U14 team. Unsurprisingly, he excelled quickly. He scored 21 goals in just 14 games with the U14s and climbed up the ladder in his club career.

At the age of 17, he officially made his debut for the club's senior team. It was during the 2004-05 season. He became the youngest-ever official player and goal scorer in La Liga. In the next year, he won the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona. In 2008, he finished second behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the Ballon d'Or voting list. The following season saw him and his club win their first treble.

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Under <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/pep-guardiola/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Pep Guardiola</a>, he scored 38 goals throughout the iconic 2008-09 season. After that, he simply repeated those audacious numbers every season. In the 2011-12 season, he was banging in goals for fun after he shockingly broke Gerd Muller's 39-year-old record. He scored 73 goals in all competitions. Here are some of Messi's noteworthy achievements during his long tenure at FC Barcelona.

<strong>With FC Barcelona</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>La Liga: 2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19</li>
 	<li>Copa del Rey: 2008-09, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2020-21</li>
 	<li>UEFA Champions League: 2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15</li>
</ul>
<strong>Individual</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>FC Barcelona's all-time top scorer: 672 goals</li>
 	<li>Top goal scorer in El Classico: 26</li>
 	<li>Most games played as an FC Barcelona player: 778</li>
 	<li>Most goals in a La Liga season: 50</li>
</ul>
<strong>Messi's goals with Barcelona</strong>
<table style="width: 23.8264%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%"><strong>Season</strong></td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%"><strong>Games</strong></td>
<td style="width: 106.647%"><strong>Goals</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2004-05</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">9</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2005-06</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">25</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2006-07</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">36</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2007-08</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">40</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2008-09</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">51</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2009-10</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">53</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2010-11</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">55</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2011-12</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">60</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2012-13</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">50</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2013-14</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">46</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2014-15</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">57</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2015-16</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">49</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2016-17</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">52</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2017-18</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">54</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2018-19</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">50</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2019-20</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">44</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2020-21</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">47</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%"><strong>Total</strong></td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%"><strong>778</strong></td>
<td style="width: 106.647%"><strong>672</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's other club team career</h2>
Due to several financial constraints for FC Barcelona, the club had to let Lionel Messi leave. A teary-eyed Messi then joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 to play alongside Kylian Mbappé and <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/neymar/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Neymar Jr</a>. The soccer legend signed a two-year deal with the club until June 23 with an additional extension. Messi chose to wear No. 30 at his new club. Messi's career at PSG was honestly very quiet.

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More than appreciation, he ended up leaving the club on not-so-good terms. But he did have a few good moments in France. In August 2022, he provided a long-range assist for Mbappe in the starting eight seconds of the game. That became Ligue 1's second-fastest second goal ever. He ended his PSG career with 32 goals and 35 assists in 75 games initially under Pochettino and then Galtier. Here are his achievements with the club.

<strong>Honors</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Ligue 1: 2021-22, 2022-23</li>
 	<li>Trophee des Champions: 2022</li>
</ul>
<strong>Messi's Goals with PSG</strong>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%"><strong>Season</strong></td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%"><strong>Games</strong></td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%"><strong>Goals</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%">2022-23</td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%">41</td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%">2021-22</td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%">34</td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%"><strong>Total</strong></td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%"><strong>75</strong></td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%"><strong>32</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
After leaving Paris Saint-Germain for free, he joined <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/david-beckham/">David Beckham's</a> MLS side. He signed a four-year deal at the club worth $55 million per season. Messi has now become the highest earner of the MLS, miles ahead of Xherdan Shaqiri. Also, he has signed quite a unique contract with Inter Miami. Along with his basic wage, the World Cup winner will also earn commission from Apple (MLS Season Pass) and Adidas.

<strong>Honors</strong>

Leagues Cup- 2022-23

<strong>Messi's Goals with Inter Miami</strong>
<table style="width: 20.0686%">
<thead>
<tr>
<th style="width: 29.9193%">Season</th>
<th style="width: 32.8637%">Games</th>
<th style="width: 95.3883%">Goals</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.9193%">2023</td>
<td style="width: 32.8637%">13</td>
<td style="width: 95.3883%">11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's national team career and journey to the 2022 World Cup</h2>
Despite his success in Spain, Lionel Messi decided to represent Argentina. Spanish soccer officials reportedly tried to convince him as he had dual nationality but he refused. He represented his country's senior national team in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Further, he won a gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Meanwhile, Germany ended Messi's dream of winning the World Cup in 2010 and 2014.

Nonetheless, he still managed to win the Golden Ball at the 2014 World Cup. But the thirst and the desire remained. In 2016, he scored his 55 goal for the country breaking Gabriel Batistuta's record. After a third consecutive final loss in the Copa America, Messi decided to draw the curtains over his international career. But he made a comeback to the team two months later.

But his country's situation at international tournaments still didn't get better. France eliminated Argentina from the 2018 World Cup and they returned home with a third-place finish in the 2019 Copa America. But there was a sudden turn in their fate after that. It seemed like the Argentine squad had pretty much made up their mind about their short-term goals.

Messi won the Copa America in 2021 and then won the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina. Despite his age, he was an ever-shinning presence on the field for his country. He scored two vital goals during the nail-biting World Cup final. Despite retirement rumors, he continues to represent his national team. Recently, he reached 100 international goals, becoming only the third player to ever do so. In total, he scored 106. After a stunning World Cup victory, Messi claimed his record-breaking 8th Ballon d'Or.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">All the off-field awards won by Lionel Messi</h2>
Ballon d'Or: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023

FIFA The Best Award: 2019, 2022, 2023

European Golden Shoe: 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19

FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 2014, 2022

UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award: 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15

Pichichi Trophy: 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21

MVP La Liga: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19

Laureus World Sports Awards: 2020, 2023

Argentine Footballer of the Year: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Champions Top Scorer: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2018-19

Bravo Award: 2007

FIFA FIFPro: 2006

Golden Boy: 2005

MVP Copa America: 2015, 2021

Onze d'Or: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2018
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's wife and kids</h2>
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo have known each other since childhood. Several sources suggest that he has known her since the age of 5. He reportedly fell in love with her at the age of just 9. He knew her because she was Lucas Scaglia's cousin, who was his childhood friend. Despite knowing each other for years, they only went official with their relationship in 2009.

After dating for about nine years, Messi and Roccuzzo decided to tie the knot. The grand wedding ceremony took place on June 30, 2017, in Rosario. The power couple has three sons. <span style="font-weight: 400">They welcomed their first son, Thiago, in 2012</span>, followed by Mateo in 2015, and Ciro in 2018. Apart from that, Messi has always cherished his family roots in Rosario.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's foundations and charity</h2>
Lionel Messi has been involved in charitable efforts aimed at vulnerable children. His commitment stems from the medical difficulties he faced in his childhood. Since 2004, he has contributed his time and finances to UNICEF. The organization has a strong association with FC Barcelona. He has even served as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador since his appointment in March 2010.

Further, he reportedly donated more than a million during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, Messi donated three signed shirts to a Chinese pharmaceutical firm. That helped them secure 50,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Apart from that, Messi has also founded his charitable organization, the Leo Messi Foundation, which supports access to health care, education, and sports for children.
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact Lionel Messi?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/@LeoMessi/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://messi.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/info@messi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Email</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Lionel Andres Messi</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>24 June 1987</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Place of Birth</td>
<td>Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Argentine, Spanish, Italian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Education</td>
<td>NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>Jorge Messi, Celia Cuccittini</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>72kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wife</td>
<td>Antonela Roccuzzo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kids</td>
<td>Thiago, Mateo, Ciro</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Social Media</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/@LeoMessi/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://messi.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/info@messi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Email</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<h2>Luis Suarez: Net Worth 2024, Family, Career, and Endorsements</h2>
<strong>Luis Alberto Suarez Diaz,</strong> known to the soccer world as Luis Suarez, stands tall as one of the most lethal strikers ever to grace soccer. His goal-scoring prowess has been evident in every team he has played for, whether in South America or Europe.

With an impressive tally of over 550 goals, Suarez is among the esteemed ranks of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cristiano-ronaldo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong></a>, Robert Lewandowski, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Lionel Messi</strong></a>, who have also achieved this milestone. Currently plying his trade for the MLS side Inter Miami alongside his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi, Suarez's senior career spans over 18 years.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong> Luis Suarez: 2024 Net worth, salary, and endorsements</strong></h2>
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Suarez's net worth in 2023 stood at an impressive $75 Million. As he continues his impressive stint in Inter Miami, his wealth is slated for an uphill ride in 2024. The bulk of this wealth stems from his illustrious soccer career, which has seen him sign lucrative contracts with some of the top European clubs, including Liverpool, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. In addition to his on-field success, Suarez has enjoyed numerous endorsement deals.

[caption id="attachment_2445732" align="aligncenter" width="3240"]<img class="wp-image-2445732 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-12-08T111048Z_229676857_UP1EJC80V1Y0Y_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-BRAZIL-SUAREZ.jpg" alt="Luis Suarez" width="3240" height="2454" /> Soccer Football - Gremio's Luis Suarez Farewell - Aeropuerto Internacional Salgado Filho, Porto Alegre, Brazil - December 8, 2023 Luis Suarez waves to the fans outside the airport REUTERS/Diego Vara[/caption]

He has partnered with major brands such as Puma, Adidas, and Pepsi. Additional endorsement deals have been inked with companies like Abitab, ANTEL, Cablevisión, MyBrand, Hawker, Tronsmart, Beats by Dre, Tourism Malaysia, GOME, and 888poker.

At present, Suarez's salary at Inter Miami is nothing to scoff at as he had to agree to a pay cut. With a new contract signed on 22 December 2023, he is rumored to earn a base salary of $200,000 annually. However, this figure does not encompass any additional benefits or win bonuses, which could potentially see the striker's earnings reach multimillion-dollar levels.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Luis Suarez's early life and family</h2>
Luis Suarez was born on 24th January 1987 in the small town of Salto in Uruguay. He is the fourth child among seven siblings of Rodolfo Suarez and Sandra Diaz. He has 4 brothers and 2 sisters named, Paolo, Maximiliano, Diego, Giovanna, Leticia, and Facundo.

Suarez's early years were marked by a deep passion for soccer. This is clear in the way he played  he played youth football at Sportivo Artigas when he was less than 7 years old. His parents even allowed him to skip school to attend soccer practices. When Suarez was just seven years old, his parents decided to move to Montevideo, and then played soccer for Urreta.

It was during this time that Suarez faced a major setback in the form of a foot injury caused by a car accident. Despite the physical setback, he continued and at the age of 14, further joining the youth club of Uruguayan club Nacional and ultimately became known to the generation as  'El Pistolero'.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Luis Suarez's club career</h2>
At the age of 18, Suarez made his senior club debut for Nacional in the Copa Libertadores. He then helped Nacional win the Uruguayan league title before attracting the attention of Dutch club Groningen's scouts. In 2006, Suarez moved to Europe.

Despite facing difficulties due to the language barrier and disciplinary actions, Suarez's goal-scoring prowess shone through. He scored 15 goals in his first season, attracting the attention of Ajax. Groningen initially rejected Ajax's offer of $4.8 million, but after increasing the offer to $8.3 million, Suarez finally made the move to the Dutch giants.
<h4><strong>Ajax</strong></h4>
Suarez's time at Ajax proved to be his first big breakthrough. During his first season at the club, he scored an impressive 22 goals across all competitions and increased this number to 28 goals scored in the next season. The 2009-2010 season was Suarez's best yet, as he scored a remarkable 35 goals and became the top scorer of the Eredivisie.

During the 2010-2011 season, he made his Champions League debut and scored his 100th career goal. But shortly after this milestone, Suarez found himself in hot water when he bit PSV's Otman Bakkal during a match. This led to a seven-match suspension and tarnished his reputation. During his suspension, Ajax decided to trade Suarez to Liverpool in the January transfer window of 2011.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-2417523 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/F_jvhtoXoAIfLnL.jpg" alt="" width="2048" height="1366" />
<h4><strong>Liverpool</strong></h4>
Suarez's journey in England began on 28 January 2011 when he signed for Liverpool in a deal worth around $29.4 million. However, In his first half-season and the following year, Suarez struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only 15 goals in the Premier League. Moreover, this time was marred by controversy when he faced an eight-match suspension for racially abusing <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/football/premier-league-2021-22/manchester-united/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Manchester United</strong></a>'s Patrice Evra during a match.

Following all this, Suarez proved his mettle in the 2012-13 season, emerging as the second-highest scorer in the Premier League with 23 goals. Also, in the subsequent 2013-14 season, Suarez shattered Robbie Fowler's club record by scoring 31 goals in the Premier League, earning him the European Golden Shoe alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
<h4><strong>Barcelona</strong></h4>
After leaving Liverpool, in July 2014, Luis Suarez signed for the Spanish giants Barcelona in a deal worth a whopping $91.4 million. During the first El Clasico of the 2014-15 season, Suarez made his Barca debut and thus marked the beginning of the legendary trio known as MSN(Messi, Suarez, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/neymar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Neymar</strong></a>).

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-2439009 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-09-at-3.53.06-PM.jpeg" alt="" width="1080" height="642" />

In his debut season at Barcelona, Suarez scored a staggering 45 goals across all competitions and played a crucial role in helping the team secure the treble. The following season witnessed the continuation of MSN's dominance, with Barcelona claiming both La Liga and the Copa del Rey titles. Suarez, himself clinched his second European Golden Shoe, alongside winning his first Pichichi Trophy with 40 goals in La Liga.

Suarez's exceptional performances continued as he played a pivotal role in Barcelona's third consecutive victory in the Copa del Rey in 2016-17 and a domestic double in 2017-18. However, this season also marked the end of the MSN era, as Neymar departed for Paris Saint-Germain.

During the 2018/19 season, Suarez scored 23 goals across all competitions and won the La Liga. Unfortunately, the following season proved to be challenging for both Luis Suarez and Barcelona as they failed to secure any major trophies. This marked his final chapter with the esteemed Catalan Giants.

In the 2020-21 season, Luis Suarez made his move to Atletico Madrid, where he immediately made an impact. In his debut season, he led the team to victory in La Liga and emerged as the club's top goalscorer with an impressive tally of 21 goals. The following season marked his final chapter in European soccer, as he returned to his first club Nacional in July 2022. Once again, Suarez guided his team to win the Uruguayan League championship title.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-2465286 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Luis-Suarez.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="750" />
<h3>Gremio</h3>
Shortly after, in December, he joined Brazilian side Gremio and continued to display his scoring prowess by netting 26 goals in 53 matches. Notably, Suárez's outstanding performances earned him recognition as the Best Player of the Brasileirao Serie A.
<h3>Inter Miami</h3>
Luis Suarez's run at Germio although phenomenal came to an end pretty quickly as the 36-year-old signed a one-year contract with MLS side Inter Miami. By doing so, the player has for the second time joined forces with Lionel Messi to probably write history on football fields once again. Despite being fairly new to the club, Suarez seems to already be adjusting well at the club as he has marked a total of 83 goals within three and a half seasons with the club.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Luis Suarez's international career</h2>
Luis Suarez's international career with Uruguay has been truly remarkable. Having scored 68 goals in 138 matches, he holds the record for the most goals scored by an Uruguayan player. He made his senior international debut on February 8, 2007, in a match against Colombia. His first major tournament was the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where he impressively scored three goals and helped Uruguay secure a third-place finish.

The following year, Uruguay won the Copa America, with Suarez playing a prominent role, earning the title of MVP thanks to his four goals and two assists. However, it was during the 2014 World Cup that The Uruguayan striker found himself embroiled in controversy after biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini's shoulder. As a result, he received a nine-match ban from international play. Following this incident, Suarez has since represented Uruguay in two additional World Cups and three Copa America tournaments.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Luis Suarez's wife and kids</strong></h2>
Luis Suárez is married to Uruguayan model and businesswoman Sofía Balbi. The couple's love story dates back to 2003 when they first crossed paths. Balbi was 13 years old at the time, while Suarez was 16 and working as a cleaner. Two years later, Balbi moved to Spain, yet the couple's strong bond remained intact. Sofia Balbi throughout Suarez's long and adventurous career, has been a mantle of support.  While many recognize her as Suarez's wife she is a star in her own right. The Uruguayan model is a social media star with an estimated net worth of $4-$7 Millions.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-2317949 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Luis-Suarez-and-his-family.jpg" alt="Luis Suarez" width="1280" height="720" />

Since their marriage in 2009, Suarez and Balbi have had three kids. Delfina Suarez, their first child, joined the family in 2010. Three years later, Benjamin Suarez arrived, bringing even more joy. In 2018, the couple welcomed their youngest child, Lauti Suarez, completing their picture-perfect family.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Name</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Luis Alberto Suarez Diaz (Luis Suarez)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Born</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">24th January 1987 </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Place of Birth</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Salto, Uruguay</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Net Worth</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$70 million</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Parents</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Rodolfo Suarez and Sandra Diaz</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Height</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Weight</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">183 lbs (83 kg)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Wife</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sofía Balbi</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Kids</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Delfina, Benjamin, Lauti</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Social Media</b></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/luissuarez9/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LuisSuarez9/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, </span><a href="https://twitter.com/LuisSuarez9" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">X</span></a></td>
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</tbody>
</table>

Luis Suarez

Here's everything you want to know about Uruguay and Inter Miami star striker Luis Suarez, including his net worth, family, and endorsements in 2024!

#	First Name	Last Name	Position
1	DRAKE STEVEN	CALLENDER	GK
2	DEANDRE	YEDLIN	DF
4	CHRISTOPHER	MCVEY	DF
5	SERGIO	BUSQUETS	MF
6	TOMAS	AVILES	DF
7	JEAN MOTA	OLIVEIRA DE SOUSA	MF
8	LEONARDO	CAMPANA	FW
9	LUIS	SUAREZ	FW
10	LIONEL ANDRES	MESSI	FW
13	CARLOS	DOS SANTOS	GK
15	RYAN	SAILOR	DF
16	ROBERT	TAYLOR	MF
17	IAN MICHAEL	FRAY	MF
18	JORDI	ALBA	DF
19	ROBBIE	ROBINSON	FW
20	DIEGO	GOMEZ	MF
21	NICOLAS	FREIRE	DF
24	JULIAN	GRESSEL	MF
26	GREGORE	DE MAGALHAES SILVA FAVERO	MF
27	SERGII	KRYVTSOV	DF
30	BENJAMIN	CREMASCHI	FW
32	NOAH JAMES	ALLEN	DF
33	FRANCO	NEGRI	DF
41	DAVID	RUIZ-OCHOA	MF
43	LAWSON	SUNDERLAND	MF
49	SHAYNDER	BORGELIN	FW
99	COLE	JENSEN	GK

Lionel Messi and Co.’s Inter Miami’s initial 27-man roster