Lionel Messi is settling in well at PSG after his free transfer to the Parisian club from FC Barcelona. However, his arrival rang some alarm bells regarding the future of their young superstar Kylian Mbappe at PSG. Mbappe has been linked with a move to Spanish giants and Barcelona’s rivals Real Madrid. Nevertheless, Mbappe seems thrilled [https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/lionel-messi-arrival-at-psg-means-mbappe-has-no-choice-now-but-to-stay-says-president-nasser-al-khelaifi/] with the chance to play alongside Messi. The French world cup winner posted the photos of his first encounter with Messi as they shared a few words and a hug in the end. It seems like the squad is all smiling at Paris Saint Germain. With the addition of Messi, the club now has the scariest front three in the world of football. Lining up with Mbappe and Messi is the Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr., who has been in splendid form in the French league. Messi has played with Neymar before at Barcelona, and along with Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez, they won the treble (UEFA Champions League, La Liga and the Copa Del Ray in the same season.) Mbappe is a forward of that caliber, and PSG will certainly be the favorites to win it all this season. If he does win the UCL this season, Messi will have four UCLs, which will bring him within touching distance of his rival Cristiano Ronaldo’s five. LIONEL MESSI WILL WEAR THE NUMBER 30 SHIRT AT PSG In all of the controversy surrounding his departure, Messi’s shirt number was also in question. He wore the number 10 for Barcelona, but Neymar Jr. wore it at PSG. The Brazilian offered the number 10 to Messi, but he refused and will now play with the number 30 on his back. Lionel Messi wore the number 30 shirt in his first two professional seasons with FC Barcelona and found a lot of success with it. PSG fans would hope that the Argentinian forward can do the same for them this season as well. They have never had a squad better than this, and it’ll be interesting to see if they can finally capture the elusive UCL this time. Kylian Mbappe at PSG? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-news-football-news-neymar-mbappe-barcelona-how-does-lionel-messi-feel-sharing-the-spotlight-with-neymar-and-kylian-mbappe-at-psg/] 

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kylian Mbappe: Net Worth 2024, Personal Life, Career, and Achievements</h2>
<strong>Kylian Mbappe</strong>, the French star striker of <strong>Real Madrid</strong>, has caught the soccer world's attention with his exceptional performances and accolades. At the age of just 24, Mbappe has gone from being a wonder kid in France to a FIFA World Cup Champion. Deemed as one of the best soccer players, Mbappe already has the world at his feet at such a young age.

In December 2022, the wonder-striker narrowly missed the chance of winning the soccer World Cup for the second time in a row. In the 2024 Euro, however, France, led by Kylian Mbappé, reached the semifinal but lost to Spain 2-1. Mbappé was a key player throughout the tournament, earning praise for his performances.

As of August 2024, Kylian Mbappé has made a high-profile move to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, with a transfer fee of around $195 million. Since joining, Mbappé has been making a significant impact, scoring in key matches so far.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Kylian Mbappe’s net worth 2024, salary and endorsements</strong></h2>
Kylian Mbappé is set to earn a staggering $32,3000 per week, and that’s before taxes, which will be handled in Spain. His annual salary after taxes will come out to $16.5 million. Additionally, he's in line for a hefty signing bonus, though the exact figure is still up for debate. Reports vary, with Sky Sports suggesting he’ll pocket $110 million, while the BBC estimates a more substantial $165 million. Interestingly, this represents a bit of a pay cut compared to his previous deal with Paris Saint-Germain.

At PSG, Kylian Mbappe's net worth was estimated to be around $180 Million. Shockingly, he made much more than even <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/">Lionel Messi</a>, as per the 2022 estimates. Forbes even counted Mbappe as the 4th highest-paid athlete in the world in 2023.

For the 2022-23 season, he earned $76 Million simply through his PSG salary. A significant contributor to his ever-growing wealth has been endorsements which have brought him approximately $45 Million in the past year.

Accounting for 19.56% of PSG's wage bill, the French striker has majorly endorsed Hublot, EA Sports, and Nike. Unlike <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_self" rel="noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> and Lionel Messi, he needs to still establish his brand value in the soccer universe to amplify his cheques.

Kylian Mbappé's move to Real Madrid in 2024 has not only made headlines for its staggering financial terms but also spotlighted his lucrative endorsement deals. At Madrid, Mbappé is expected to continue his high-profile partnerships with major brands such as Nike, Hublot, and EA Sports, among others. These endorsements are anticipated to bring in significant income, complementing his already massive salary package at the club.

Beyond his football salary, Mbappé's endorsement deals are likely to be even more lucrative, as Real Madrid's global visibility offers a platform unmatched by his previous club, PSG. This visibility is expected to attract new sponsorships and increase the value of his existing deals, ensuring that Mbappé remains one of the highest-earning athletes globally, both on and off the pitch. His image rights deal with Real Madrid, where he retains 80% of his rights, further solidifies his financial future as a marketing icon.

Moreover, Real Madrid’s brand power will undoubtedly amplify Mbappé's marketability, potentially leading to more collaborations with global companies.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Kylian Mbappe's club career</strong></h2>
After the age of 14, Mbappe signed for AS Monaco. Months before that, massive soccer clubs like Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Chelsea were very eager for his signature. However, he signed for AS Monaco and started off his journey with the club's U19 team. Just before his 17 birthday, the super striker made his senior debut for the club.

At that time, he broke MLS legend Thierry Henry's record and became the youngest-ever player to feature on the senior team. During his inaugural season in 2015-16, he only managed to score one goal. Apart from that, he also didn't get enough time on the pitch. But that was not the case for long.
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After consistently impressing during training, he finally got a run of games in the following season. Without a doubt, the rest is history. He banged in fifteen goals in the 2016-17 season. During that season, AS Monaco also won the Ligue 1 title. Young Mbappe impressed in the Champions League too. Along with Radamel Falcao, they carried the club all the way to the semis before losing to Juventus.

In 2017, the French striker moved to Paris Saint-Germain. He proudly led the richest soccer club in France to three Ligue 1 titles from 2018-20. After a rare slipup in the 2020-21 season, they won the title again for two consecutive years. In his second season at PSG, Mbappe scored an impressive 33 goals.

Following that, he still scored 18 goals in the next season despite the COVID pandemic majorly impacting the sport. In the 2020 - 21 season, he again ended the season as the top-scorer with 27 goals. Next season, he became only the third-ever player to finish as the top scorer of the league for four seasons in a row.
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During that season, he scored 28 goals and provided 17 assists to the team. He also became the first-ever player to top the scoring and assist chart in a single season. In 2023, Mbappe was the first ever PSG player to score five goals in a single game and also became the top scorer in Ligue 1 with five Golden Boots in his name.

Kylian Mbappé officially signed with Real Madrid on <strong>August 10, 2024</strong>, in a grand ceremony at the Santiago Bernabéu, where thousands of fans gathered to witness the moment. The event was filled with excitement as Mbappé, wearing the famous white jersey, expressed his lifelong admiration for the club and his eagerness to contribute to their success. Just days later, on August 15, Mbappé made a stunning debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta, scoring his first goal for the club and helping secure a 2-0 victory. This early performance showcased his quick adaptation to Carlo Ancelotti’s tactics and hinted at the significant impact he’s expected to have at Real Madrid.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Kylian Mbappe's success with France's national team</strong></h2>
The PSG striker was involved with the French U19 team from 2016 onwards. In 2017, he made his senior national debut against the Netherlands. He scored his first goal for the country in 2018 against Russia. It then didn't take him long enough to become a lethal force at the international level too. At the age of just 19, he became the youngest ever player to feature in the FIFA World Cup.
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He made history after he banged in a 25-yard screamer in the final. Mbappe was only the second teenager after the great late Pele to score in a World Cup final. He scored four goals across the tournament and won the Best Young Player award. He continued his legacy after he scored the winning goal against Spain in the UEFA Nations League in 2021.

After a fantastic tournament at the World Cup 2022, Mbappe was gearing up to face his PSG teammate Lionel Messi in the final. However, things didn't go France's way. With just ten minutes left on the clock, Mbappe and his nation trailed by two goals.
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The French striker scored twice in two minutes and equaled the scoreline. The game then went into extra time. While the world thought that Messi had won it in extra time, Mbappe was not done yet. With just four minutes left to play, the striker banged in a penalty to equal the scoreline again. Unfortunately, the Argentines emerged victorious through the penalty shootout.

Equal to Pele, Mbappe is currently the sixth all-time top scorer in World Cup history with twelve goals. Also, he is the top goal scorer of all time in the World Cup finals. His unbelievable hat trick at the 2022 edition was the first hat trick since England's Geoff Hurst in 1966.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Kylian Mbappe's various soccer achievements</strong></h2>
<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc"><strong>On the pitch (as a team):</strong></h3>
Ligue 1: 2016-17

Ligue 1: 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23

Coupe de France: 2017-18, 2019-20, 2020-21

Coupe de la Ligue: 2017-18, 2019-20
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FIFA World Cup: 2018

UEFA Nations League: 2020-21

<strong>On the pitch (individual)</strong>

Ligue 1 Player of the Year: 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23

UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23

Golden Boy: 2017

FIFA World Cup Silver Ball: 2022

Globe Soccer Best Player of the Year: 2021

<strong>Off the pitch</strong>

Knight of the Legion of Honour: 2018
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Kylian Mbappe's personal life</strong></h2>
Kylian Mbappe was reportedly dating Ines Rau. Rau is a transgender model who rose to fame in 2017 through Playboy magazine. The paparazzi photographed two of them at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022. Also, they sneakily captured Mbappe, carrying Rau on a yacht several months later. Neither of them has turned down or accepted any of the dating rumors. But as of August 2024, Kylian Mbappé and Inès Rau are no longer together. The couple reportedly split up earlier this year.

Apart from that, Mbappe has reportedly been in a relationship with Alicia Aylies, Emma Smet, Stella Maxwell, and most recently Rose Bertram. But Bertram clearly denied being in a relationship with the PSG striker.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Kylian Mbappe- early life</strong></h2>
Fayza Lamari and Wilfried Mbappe welcomed baby Mbappe into this world on December 20, 1998. The super striker was born in Paris. He grew up in Bondy, an area with mostly immigrant residents. While his parents belonged to the working class, Fayza was of Algerian descent and Wilfried was from Cameroon.

Kylian Mbappe has two younger brothers. One is Ethan Mbappe, who plays for PSG's youth team. Furthermore, his adopted brother, Jires Ekoko, is also a soccer professional.

Mbappe's father was the coach and director of AS Bondy, a local soccer club. At the age of six, Mbappe started playing the sport. Everyone around him famously recognized him for his unbelievable pace at that time too. Some years later, he started to train at Clairefontaine. That is the country's national academy to scout upcoming talents from.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Kylian Mbappe's foundations and charity</strong></h2>
In 2018, Kylian Mbappe joined hands with French President Emmanuel Macron along with George Weah and Didier Drogba to help grow soccer in Africa. The very year following his successful run at the World Cup where he scored four goals and brought France to victory, then 19-year-old Mbappe announced that he would be donating all his earnings from the tournament to Premiers de Cordée. Both donations were focused on providing free sports instruction to underprivileged and specially-abled kids.

On 28 January 2019, following the disappearance of an aircraft carrying footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson, he funded the search for both of them. He donated around $34,000 to finding Sala and a further $34,800 to search for Ibbotson.

In 2021, Mbappe and Zhang Jiaqi became the godparents of two baby pandas at Beauval Zoo. This was mainly to raise awareness for the extinct species.
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<td>Name</td>
<td>Kylian Mbappe Lottin</td>
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<td>Born</td>
<td>December 20, 1998</td>
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<td>Place of Birth</td>
<td>Paris, France</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>French</td>
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<td>Education</td>
<td>School</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Fayza Lamari, Wilfried Mbappe</td>
</tr>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>5ft 10in (1.78m)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>75kg</td>
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<td>Spouse</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.

[caption id="attachment_1400813" align="aligncenter" width="1696"]<img class="wp-image-1400813 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-12-18T205509Z_942384203_UP1EICI1I88MZ_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-FRA-REPORT.jpg" alt="Lionel Messi" width="1696" height="1200" /> Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates during the trophy presentation after winning the World Cup REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY[/caption]
<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.

[caption id="attachment_842101" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-842101 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-11-29T192614Z_745585461_UP1EHBT1HZO4G_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-BALLON.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1534" /> Soccer Football - The Ballon d'Or Awards - Theatre du Chatelet, Paris, France - November 29, 2021 Paris St Germain's Lionel Messi with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo and their sons before the awards REUTERS/Benoit Tessier[/caption]

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>
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<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>
<table style="width: 18.8543%">
<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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Lionel Messi will wear the number 30 shirt at PSG