Messi Joins Ronaldo in Football Billionaire Ranks | The Opening Trade 5/22/2026
Lionel Messi has become a rare sporting billionaire, with his net worth surpassing the $1 billion-mark, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Messi's career skyrocketed after he received growth hormone treatment paid for by FC Barcelona, and he has earned more than $700 million in salary and bonuses since 2007. The S&P 500 is heading for its longest streak of weekly wins since 2023 as hopes that the US and Iran are moving closer to a peace deal and unrelenting enthusiasm for artificial…

