​ATLANTA — Lionel Messi has been one of the world’s best soccer players for more than two decades, which has naturally made him a very wealthy man.Messi will lead Argentina into the World Cup semifinal against England on Wednesday, July 15, looking to reach the final for the third time in his career.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 39-year-old has already won just about everything there is to win for club and country during a pro career that began all the way back in 2004. Since then, Messi has established himself as one of soccer’s all-time greats, with many considering him the greatest to ever play the game.Messi spent 17 seasons with Barcelona before joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2021. After two years in France, Messi made the move to MLS when he joined Inter Miami in 2023.Buy World Cup final ticketsThe Argentina superstar has an incredible list of accomplishments on the field and earlier this year he added a big one off the field.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to Forbes, Messi is now a billionaire, with a net worth of $1.1 billion.After a long career at the top of the sport, salaries plus endorsements have pushed Messi into rare financial territory for a pro athlete.Messi’s net worth has continued to grow since his move to Florida.1 / 16Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Jordan and Argentina at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 27, 2026.(PAUL ELLIS, AFP via Getty Images)The Inter Miami star is the highest-paid player in MLS with a guaranteed compensation of $28.3 million in 2026.But that salary is just a small part of what Messi is earning in the United States.The Argentine also has an ownership share in Inter Miami. In March, Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas revealed he pays Messi around $70-80 million per year.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMessi also has separate deals with both Fanatics and Apple that see him compensated for league merchandise sales as well as streaming subscriptions.1 / 5US forward #20 Folarin Balogun (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.(PATRICK T. FALLON, AFP via Getty Images)This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What is Lionel Messi’s net worth? Argentina star in rare territory