Lionel Messi vies for a record eighth Ballon d'Or title on Monday following a stellar World Cup-winning year with Erling Haaland expected to be his stiffest competition for the crown. Meanwhile, there is no place for five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo among the nominees for the first time since 2003. Although the Portuguese star sits below his fierce rival in terms of career achievements he still tops his foe and every other Ballon d'Or winner for net worth. Lionel Messi - £105millionMessi's net worth may be three times less than Ronaldo's but he certainly isn't lacking funds. Forbes estimates that his net worth was £105m at the start of the year which doesn't take into account his big-money move state-side.

Source: Express October 30, 2023 23:19 UTC