New York [US]: Argentine legend Lionel Messi has officially joined the billionaire club, becoming only the second footballer in history to achieve the status after long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo, as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, cited by Goal.Com.
According to a Bloomberg analysis, the 38-year-old Argentine legend has earned over $700 million (£521 million) in salaries and bonuses since 2007.