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      Inside Floyd Mayweather’s amazing £20m car collection with white vehicles in Las Vegas and same motors in black in LA

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      FLOYD Mayweather is said to have earned over a $1billion in a boxing career that saw him go undefeated in 50 professional fights.
      And although he has been forced to deny he’s broke because of his lavish spending, should he be hard-up there’s always his mega car collection he could sell.

      Floyd Mayweather likes his cars in white in Las Vegas

      But the motors in Mayweather’s LA garage are blackCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather

      Floyd Mayweather is said to have over one hundred carsCredit: Refer to Caption

      Pretty Boy has amassed his own fleet of dream motors which is said to be worth £20million.
      It includes a series of Rolls-Royces worth over a staggering £3million, as well as four Bugatti Veyron supercars that cost £1.7million.
      But what’s unique about ‘Money’ Mayweather’s cars is that they mostly come in two colours – white or black – and are divided between his two mansions in LA and Las Vegas.
      In Los Angeles they’re black, and in Las Vegas they’re white.

      THE WHITE STUFF
      Scanning through 43-year-old Mayweather’s Las Vegas collection in his palatial Nevada abode, you’ll see some wondrous toys.
      The most exceptional being the car collector’s favourite, the Bugatti Veyron.
      Just like Cristiano Ronaldo, Mayweather is a huge fan of the Italian car maker.
      He seemingly owns four – one in white, one in black, and the exceptions to the two-tone rule being in red and silver.

      The other vehicles include a Lamborghini Aventador (£275,000), as well as a Ferrari 488 worth around £238,000.

      Mayweather seemingly owns four Bugatti Veyron supercars

      In Las Vegas his Bugatti is whiteCredit: Splash News

      Mayweather has a branded Rolls-Royce PhantomCredit: Xposure

      The Rolls-Royce Phantom would’ve cost £355,000Credit: Xposure

      This stunning Bugatti is the exception to the rule in silver

      If they weren’t flash enough already, Mayweather’s cars are often loaded with wads of cashCredit: Instagram @FloydMayweather
      There’s even a classic Porsche 911, but the Bentley Mulsanne – the most expensive Bentley you can buy with a starting price of £238,700 – takes centre stage.
      Occasionally, in true Mayweather style, he’ll throw in a wad of notes to show off the interior of his motors in an Instagram post.
      And he’ll even park them in front of a private jet, just to show off his impressive range.

      BACK IN BLACK
      In LA it’s a similar story.
      Living in a plush Beverly Hills mansion, Mayweather has a big garage to fill.
      And the former light middleweight couldn’t wait to show us what he had in his bunker.
      Astonishingly, we spotted FIVE Rolls-Royces worth over £2million.
      There was a classic Phantom, like in his Vegas pad, costing £355,000, a Phantom Drophead Coupe coming in at £367,000, a Dawn valued at £264,000 and a Wraith costing £364,000.
      On top of that, a large Cullinan that would’ve set him back around £300,000. There was also another Ferrari 488, as well as a Mercedes Maybach (£172,000).

      In Los Angeles, Mayweather likes his cars mostly in blackCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather

      In Mayweather’s collection is a stunning Rolls-Royce PhantomCredit: Refer to Caption

      The Rolls-Royce Phantom would’ve set Mayweather back £355kCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather

      Of course, Mayweather has another Bugatti Veyron with an orange trim

      His Rolls-Royce Cullinan is another gorgeous motor worth £300kCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather

      Mayweather has five Rolls-Royces in LACredit: Instagram @FloydMayweather

      A more recent Mayweather purchase was his £155k Mercedes G-63 AMGCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather

      Mayweather even has his own branded vanCredit: Insight News and Features

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      Recent additions to Mayweather’s LA fleet are his Mercedes G63 AMG (£155,000), and he even has his own branded van.
      For Mayweather it’s clear.
      It’s doesn’t matter if it’s black or white, as long as it’s luxurious and expensive, that’ll do.

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      Former Chelsea wonderkid Jamal Musiala, 17, becomes Bayern Munich’s youngest ever goalscorer in Bundesliga

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      JAMAL MUSIALA became Bayern Munich’s youngest-ever goalscorer in the Bundesliga with a strike in Friday’s 8-0 win over Schalke.
      The former Chelsea academy ace came off the bench to make history and also record a personal milestone with his first senior goal, aged just 17 years and 205 days.

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      English wonderkid Jamal Musiala became Bayern Munich’s youngest ever scorer at just 17 years and 205  daysCredit: AFP

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      Musiala scored the landmark goal in an 8-0 win over Schalke on Friday nightCredit: AFP

      Musiala only made his first-team debut in June, coming on as a sub for Bayern Munich in their 3-1 win over SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga.
      The promising attacking midfielder, plucked from Chelsea’s academy in the summer of 2019, was a late replacement for club legend Thomas Muller with just a couple of minutes left on the clock.
      It shows the potential the German giants see in the England youth star.
      Earlier in June, Musiala scored his first two goals for the Bavarians, playing for their reserve side in Germany’s third tier, 3.Liga.

      His double in the 2-0 win over FSV Zwickau made him the second youngest goalscorer in the history of that competition – aged just 17 years and 98 days.
      Although Musiala was just 45 days short of the record set by David Alaba, the impressive feat was not lost on Bayern’s social media channels – with their official Twitter page sharing an image of Jamal with a lovestruck eyes emoji.

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      Musiala made his Bundesliga debut against SC Freiburg in JuneCredit: EPA
      MOVING FROM STAMFORD BRIDGE
      Despite Chelsea’s desperate attempts to keep Musiala at Stamford Bridge on a long-term deal, the Stuttgart-born youngster signed for Bayern Munich in 2019 on a five-year-contract.
      He joined the trend of English youngsters leaving the UK for Germany in search of first team football, including Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson.

      And he could’ve had another Chelsea player sharing that experience with him.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi, who like Jamal is repped by First Access Sports, was a chief target for the German champions around the same time, before they turned their attentions to Musiala and the England international signed a new deal with the Blues.
      ENGLAND OR GERMANY?
      Although he was born in Germany, Musiala has starred for the Three Lions at youth level.
      Astonishingly, he made his debut for the Under-15s at the tender age of 13.

      Musiala (second from right) scored his first two professional goals in JuneCredit: Represented by ZUMA Press, Inc.

      Musiala in action for England U17sCredit: Rex Features

      Musiala plays as an attacking midfielder or second strikerCredit: Rex Features

      In 2018 Musiala played for the Germany U16 team against BelgiumCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      While for the U16 side he scored three times in nine games, providing two assists. Musiala has since appeared for England’s U17 team six times and scored twice.
      However, he may be hedging his bets when it comes to international football.
      The promising talent has also played twice for the German U16s, so expect a tug-of-war over his international future.
      SUPER SUB
      On June 3, Musiala made his professional debut over Preußen Münster in the 3. Liga – coming on as a sub in a 3-2 win.
      A week later, he scored his first professional goals.
      With Bayern struggling to break down FSV Zwickau, Musiala was introduced to proceedings replacing Malik Tillman after 57 minutes.
      And he made the difference, with his two strikes coming in the 75th and 85th minutes to earn his side victory.
      HE’S COLD AS ICE
      His boss Sebastian Hoeness praised Musiala’s ice-cold demeanour after the game.
      He revealed: “The boy is freezing cold. If you talk to him before the game, he appears focused, calm and reserved.

      Musiala became the second youngest scorer in 3.Liga when he netted twice for Bayern MunichCredit: Represented by ZUMA Press, Inc.

      Germany and England are set for a tug-of-war over Musiala’s international futureCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      “But when he comes on the field, he literally explodes. That’s exactly what we want to see from young players. They should take your heart in your hand and be brave.”
      He added: “We know that Jamal has great qualities with the ball. The boy helps us, so he deserves the chance.
      “Against Zwickau, he rewarded himself and helped us a lot as a team, which makes me extremely happy.” More

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      Ex-Arsenal wonderkid Musah, 17, is the first Englishman to play for Valencia and has captained England’s youth teams

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      THEY might just regret letting this one go.
      In 2019 Yunus Musah was allowed to leave Arsenal, after seven years training at their Hale End academy, for pastures new.

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      Yunus Musah became the first Englishman to play for Valencia and their youngest ever foreign debutantCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Musah, 17, spent seven years with Arsenal before leaving for Valencia in 2019Credit: Getty – Contributor

      There were rumblings inside the club that coaches believed it was a serious mistake to grant the talented midfielder, capped by England at youth level, a move to Valencia.
      But Arsenal’s loss is the La Liga giant’s gain – with Musah, 17, growing in confidence in Spain.
      Last weekend, the outstanding midfielder made his debut for Los Che in a 4-2 win over Levante UD, and he is expected to be in the squad for tomorrow’s clash against Celta Vigo.
      He is the first Englishman to have played for Valencia, and the club’s all-time youngest foreign player. Here’s his story.

      BORN IN NY, RAISED IN LONDON
      Musah was born in New York, where his mum was on holiday at the time.
      The family, of Ghanaian descent, lived in Italy until he was nine where he played for local team Giorgione.
      They then moved to London and he was immediately snapped up by Arsenal, eventually graduating from their Hale End academy.
      Musah was highly-rated in North London, having played a significant role in helping the U18 side win the Premier League in 2019 – scoring five goals in 17 appearances.

      But last year he felt Valencia offered him a better pathway towards first-team football, and it appears that was the right decision for the exciting youngster.

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      Musah was born in New York to Ghanaian parents and raised in Italy and EnglandCredit: Instagram @ yunus.musah8

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      So far Musah has played for England at U15, U16, U17 and U18 levelCredit: Rex Features

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      A leader among boys, Musah has captained the Three Lions at various levelsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      INTERNATIONAL PEDIGREE
      Born in the USA, with Ghanaian parents and having UK and Italian citizenship means Musah can play for all those countries.
      But, so far, he’s been loyal to England – playing internationally at U15, U16, U17, and most recently U18 level.
      He’s also been named Three Lions captain a number of times, and is seen as a real leader of his generation.
      Should he continue his rapid ascension in the game, expect Italy, Ghana and the USA to test the waters of his loyalty to see if he will switch allegiances.
      WHAT KIND OF PLAYER IS HE?
      An attacking midfielder with an eye for a pass, Musah is strong on the ball.
      His athleticism allows him to run past players with ease and create opportunities for his team-mates.
      Able to play as a No10 or out wide, he also boasts fine dribbling skills and has an eye for goal.
      But he’s a sucker for perfection and knows where he needs to improve.

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      Athletic Musah in action against Levante last weekendCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Musah can play as a No10 or out wideCredit: AFP or licensors
      “I want to score more goals and be more consistent with my passes as well,” he said.
      “Sometimes in the game I can do so many good passes and one bad one, I want to correct that.”
      PRAISE BE
      Musah is expected to feature plenty more times for Valencia this season, and has the backing of his manager.

      He already speaks excellent Spanish and was seen on his debut constantly talking to his team-mates and showing the self-confidence needed to be a success.
      His coach Javi Gracia highlighted Musah’s maturity in his post-match press conference after the Levante match, insisting that he believes the wonderkid has the ability and mindset to reach the very top.
      With Arsenal looking to add midfielders like Thomas Partey and Houssem Aouar to their squad, they might’ve missed a trick not integrating Musah into their first-team set-up sooner.

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      Musah has the maturity to succeed at the highest levelCredit: Rex Features

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      Arsenal may rue letting Musah leave North LondonCredit: Instagram @ yunus.musah8

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      Cristiano Ronaldo loves bingo, David Beckham likes fencing, Joe Allen saves chickens and other footballers’ hobbies

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      FOOTBALL may be these athletes’ lives, but even the dedicated pros like to switch off and do something completely different.
      And there’s a list of bizarre hobbies these stars past and present love to do to unwind, from playing bingo to saving chickens or going mushroom hunting.

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      When Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t playing football he’s enjoying an unusual pastimeCredit: AP:Associated Press

      So, forget FIFA or a round of golf, like most spend their hours playing.
      SunSport rounds up the most bizarre hobbies we’ve seen footballers admit doing.
      We lead with a GOAT contender…
      CRISTIANO RONALDO
      In his downtime, it’s true the Juventus legend spends most of his time sculpting his chiselled physique.

      But, when he was an up-and-coming talent at Manchester United he developed a love of bingo.
      He claimed it helped him learn English, although we’re still struggling to imagine him sat at a table in a Mecca Bingo in Sale.
      “Playing bingo can be very exciting,” Ronaldo said in a 2008 interview.
      “It can be very exciting because you can be there waiting for a long time for just the one number to make the game complete.

      “Then you see one of your friends you are playing against get his lucky number before you.”

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      Ronaldo once admitted he loves playing bingoCredit: Reuters

      DAVID BECKHAM
      En garde!
      When Inter Miami owner Beckham hung about with Tom Cruise in Hollywood, they’d often fence together.
      It was mutual friend actor Will Smith who made that reveal.
      “This is his (Cruise’s) way of getting together and bonding,” Smith said.
      “David and I go to his home and just do fencing.”

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      En garde! Beckham learned the art of fencing in LACredit: Getty Images – Getty
      JOE ALLEN
      The Stoke and Wales international appeared on the front cover of Chicken & Egg magazine, happy to talk about his favourite pastime.
      Allen and his wife save hens.
      And he once revealed he owned chickens called Bruce, Rodney, Meg, Leg, Silkie Steve, Kate, Silkie Steve Junior, Giblets, Snowy, Nugget, Kiev, Dora, Holly, Shimmer, Shine and Chickaletta.
      That’s not to be confused with the Stoke line-up tonight against Wolves.

      XAVI
      The Barcelona icon is mad about mushrooms. And not them ones, before you get smart.
      He’s got an obsession with mycology – better known as mushroom hunting, which is a first.
      Pals Gerard Pique and his glam missus Shakira have reportedly joined Xavi on a trek for some rare shrooms.
      “Someone who picks mushrooms can’t be a bad bloke,” his former boss Pep Guardiola once said.

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      Xavi goes out mushroom hunting in his spare timeCredit: Corbis
      MATT OAKLEY
      Watch out, they’ll bite your hands off!
      Former Leicester City star Oakley’s strange and frankly dangerous hobby involved collecting South American red-bellied piranha.
      “I wanted something unusual,” he said.
      “They certainly make feeding time interesting.”

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      Former Leicester star Matt Oakley collects piranhaCredit: PA:Press Association
      TONI KROOS
      Spot of arrows, anyone?
      Should you ask Real Madrid star Toni Kroos that question, he’ll likely snatch them off you and go straight for a treble 20.
      The midfielder loves darts and is also a big fan of Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor.

      In fact, he once tweeted: “This career is unrepeatable. Darts means @PhilTaylor!”

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      Toni Kroos is a big fan of darts and Phil TaylorCredit: AFP or licensors

      MORITZ VOLZ
      The former Arsenal and Fulham defender sounds like he’s destined for The Great British Bake Off.
      And Volz, who now works as an assistant coach at RB Leipzig, enjoyed baking for his team-mates, often catering for the type of cake for the fixture ahead.
      “When we played the big clubs like Arsenal or Manchester United, I made a biscuit-based cake with bananas and a dusting of green tea,” he once revealed.
      “If we were playing against more rugged teams like Blackburn Rovers, I would made something a lot heavier, like carrot cake with nuts.”

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      Mortiz Volz loved to bake cakes for his team-matesCredit: AP:Associated Press
      AXEL TUANZEBE
      When your hobby is a kids’ game and you hold a world record in it, is that a cause for concern?
      Not if you’re Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe, who is a whizz at Hungry Hippos.
      “We have had a great day adjudicating a range of record attempts with the Manchester United football team as part of their collaboration with Guinness World Records,” said adjudicator Adam Brown.
      “Axel Tuanzebe, was the bigger winner of the day and bagged himself the record for fastest time to clear a game of Hungry Hippos in a time of 17.36 seconds, beating competition from his fellow team-mates.”

      Manchester United’s Axel Tuanzebe broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to clear a game of Hungry Hungry Hippos ever, at just over 17 seconds! 👀😂 pic.twitter.com/3xFyaJxHQS
      — Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) July 19, 2018

      PETR CECH
      It was inevitable that Cech would pick a hobby that was the polar opposite of the calm, mild demeanour that the Chelsea legend exudes.
      But a quick click on YouTube and you’ll find clips of the ex-Arsenal keeper drumming along to rock anthems from the Foo Fighters and Nirvana.
      They say goalies are mad.
      But any band will tell you that drummers are crazier.

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      Cech’s handy with his hobby playing drumsCredit: PA:Press Association
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      ANDREY ARSHAVIN
      Believe it or not, before the former Arsenal star thought about a career in football he had ambitions to be a fashion designer.
      Arshavin studied design at the university in Saint Petersburg, after switching from chemical technology because he complained there weren’t enough women on his course.
      His thesis, quite brilliantly, was a suit that could be worn for both business and playing sport.
      Today, he has a successful women’s fashion line in Russia.

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      Former Arsenal star Andrey Arshavin has a fashion design degree and designs women’s clothesCredit: Graham Hughes – The Times
      GABRIEL BATISTUTA
      The legendary Argentinian striker was a legend for various clubs and country.
      In 2005, after a stellar career, he hung up his boots.

      But he wasn’t done just yet. He took up polo and became a winner in that -lifting the 2009 Copa Stella Artois with the Tom Tailor team.
      “I went down like I used to throw myself about in the Roma area,” he joked about a fall he suffered during the event.
      Sadly his ankles, shot to pieces after years of scything tackles by Serie A defenders, couldn’t handle it and he had to quit polo soon after.

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      Gabriel Batistuta took up his hobby polo when he retiredCredit: AFP – Getty

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      Liverpool target Thiago Alcantara’s Wag Julia Vigas is a hotel owner, who wanted her husband to move back to Barcelona

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      THIAGO Alcantara appears set for a move to Liverpool from Bayern Munich in a £25million deal, but that might not please his missus, Julia Vigas.
      In the past, the midfielder was constantly linked with a move back to the Nou Camp – and Spanish media believed Julia was the driving force.

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      Julia Vigas could be heading to England

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      Thiago Alcantara’s wife Julia had always hankered for a return to Barcelona, according to reports

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      The couple, at Oktoberfest in 2018, have been in Munich seven yearsCredit: Bongarts – Getty

      The stunning blonde is said to miss her old life in Catalonia, having swapped Spain for Germany when Thiago joined Pep Guardiola in Bavaria in 2013.
      After nearly seven years in Munich, it may be time for a return for the Spain international, who has won six titles in a row since making the move.
      BARCELONA-BORN
      Born and raised in Barcelona, Julia’s family still live in the city.
      She is also part-owner, with her brothers and father, of a hotel on the Costa Brava.

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      Julia studied marketing and communications at the university of Barcelona

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      Her family owns a hotel in the popular Costa Brava resort Llafranc
      The Terramar is a three-star hotel in the popular resort town Llafranc.
      The hotel has great reviews on certain websites, with guests regularly giving it four stars out of five.
      One reviewer called it a “lovely hotel”, another said it had “wonderful staff” and a third said their stay was “fantastic”.
      Her father is said to be a leading Catalan businessman, although it’s not known what business he is involved in.

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      Julia and Thiago were married in 2015 and have one son, Rafael

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      They are frequent visitors to Barcelona where their friends and family remain
      A UNI GRADUATE
      Julia graduated from the University of Barcelona in 2013, where she studied marketing and communications.
      That summer, her and Thiago were on their way to Munich to join Guardiola’s revolution at Bayern.
      In a now defunct blog, Julia revealed: “I am a lover of fashion and travel, shoes and bags are my addiction.”
      The couple married in 2015 and have a son, Gabriel.

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      Julia and Thiago had appeared mostly happy with life in Munich, where they have been regulars at Oktoberfest.
      But they make consistent trips back to Spain with Thiago best friends with La Masia graduates Sergio Busquets, Marc Bartra and Jordi Alba.
      Thiago’s younger brother Rafinha is also on Barcelona’s books, but could be set for a move to the Premier League with Leeds and Arsenal said to be interested. More

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      Messi joined the billionaire boys club thanks to endorsement deals with the likes of Adidas, a hotel and clothing label

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      WHO wants to be a billionaire?
      Not many sports stars past and present have made that staggering amount during their careers.

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      Lionel Messi is football’s second ever billionaireCredit: Offside

      But this week, Barcelona legend Lionel Messi topped Forbes’ richest athletes list and reached $1billion (£760million) in pre-tax earnings.
      He is the second footballer to do so – following in the footsteps of rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
      In his 16-years at the top, Messi, 33, has earned a mega salary playing for the Catalans and his bank balance has been boosted by endorsement deals.
      On the top of that, he’s a hotelier, has a clothing line designed by Tommy Hilfiger’s sister and is set to open his own theme park.

      Here’s how Messi made his fortune.
      A HEFTY SALARY
      This summer, Messi toyed with the idea of leaving the Camp Nou, where he rose through the ranks.
      However, the Argentinian performed a sensational u-turn and insisted he would stay for another year – and with the hefty salary he is paid, you can’t blame him.
      When Messi became Barcelona’s talisman at the age of 20, he was handed a contract worth £90,000-per-week, which made him one of the best paid players in the team at that time.

      But today, after winning La Liga 10 times and four Champions League titles, they have heavily rewarded their iconic star with more dough.

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      Messi is the best paid star at Barcelona

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      Incredibly, Messi can earn as much as £110million in a yearCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Messi’s salary starts at £71million-per-year, but that doesn’t include bonuses for winning trophies.
      Should he play 60 per cent of Barcelona’s games until 2021, when his contract ends, he can earn somewhere in the region of £98million.
      And if he leads Barça to the treble, scooping the Ballon d’Or again (he has a record six already), that figure could be as much as an astonishing £110million for the year.
      Bear in mind, with his contract ending at the end of the season, he could earn MORE should he leave for pastures new.
      SPONSOR ME
      The clamour to sponsor one of the game’s greats, as well as a man who has become such a role model for youngsters, is clear.
      That’s why Messi has some of the world’s most famous companies queuing up to endorse him.
      He makes a mouth-watering £24million-per-year from endorsements alone, according to Forbes.
      The biggest deal he has is a lifetime contract with Adidas he signed in 2017. That’s believed to bring in £9million each year.
      The German sports manufacturer has made him the face of their brand – and in 2015 he was the first footballer to release a sub-brand of Adidas boots – the Adidas Messi.

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      Messi has a lifetime deal with Adidas worth £9m-per-yearCredit: Handout

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      Pepsi pay Messi hansomeley to appear in their commercialsCredit: Pepsi

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      Brands like Budweister are happy to jump on the Messi bandwagonCredit: Instagram
      As the years pass, and when Messi finally hangs up his boots, that could be just as lucrative for the forward as the Air Jordan sub-band Nike created for Michael Jordan (another sporting billionaire) is.
      Pepsi, Gatorade, Huawei, Budweiser and Mastercard are other brands that have jumped on the Messi bandwagon.
      FASHION AND FAME
      Last year, like Ronaldo, Messi made his first foray into the fashion world.
      He released his clothing label, partnering with Ginny Hilfiger, and sells the range in his own shop, The Messi Store.
      There, fashionistas can find leisurewear priced above high-street prices.
      Bespoke Saville Row tailors Richard James also have a collaboration of fine suits through the Messi clothing line.
      Maria Sol, Messi’s sister, is believed to play a major role in the creative process behind the range.

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      Messi partnered with Ginny Hilfiger, left, and his sister Maria Sol helps with the creative process of their fashion brand

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      Messi models his own brand

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      A Chinese theme park is in the works based on Messi’s career

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      Messi Experience Park will feature various immersive exhibitions, live performances by robots and holograms
      And Messi isn’t done with the thrill-seeking just yet.
      Although details are sparse, development is still on-going for the Messi Experience Park – the world’s biggest football-themed park.
      Based in China, it will feature various immersive exhibitions, live performances by robots and holograms, and will chronicle Messi’s rise from Rosario to global superstar.
      PLACE TO STAY
      In 2017, Messi became a hotelier – buying the MiM Sitges in a coastal resort near Barcelona for £26million.
      The four-star hotel with panoramic views of the ocean from its rooftop restaurant, bar and pool area has 77 rooms priced at around £120-per-night.
      Close to the beach, it’s part of Messi’s growing portfolio of hotels.

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      In 2017 Messi bought his first hotel MiM Sitges for £26mCredit: Hotel MiM Sitges

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      In recent years, Messi has expanded his hotel portfolio with Hotel MiM Ibiza Es ViveCredit: Instagram @hotelesvive

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      Messi has enough business ventures outside the game to continue to make a fortune after he retiresCredit: Instagram @antoroccuzzo88

      In recent years he has added resorts in Majorca and Ibiza to his real estate roster.
      With all these plans in place, Messi has business ventures that’ll bring him millions when his playing days are behind him.
      In fact, his name will probably still prop up on Forbes’ rich list for years to come. More