Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe both are the biggest names in the game: Lionel Messi, an all-time great, and Kylian Mbappe, a fast-rising superstar with the world at his feet. Now the Fifa World Cup is over and Argentina lift the trophy with their better performance than France in the Final.
All eyes were on the pair when they meet last night in the 2022 Fifa World Cup final in Qatar, with either Argentina or France tipped to win the crown. After a 3-3 draw, Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout to win their third World Cup title.
For Messi, this was his last chance to claim World Cup glory, and finally, he achieved it with the win, The 35-year-old had missed out on the trophy on four previous occasions, including at the 2014 tournament when Argentina came up short against Germany in the final hurdle had fallen.
Although Mbappe could have won his second World Cup at the age of 23, his dream was shattered by the defeat of France. But he won the Golden Boot Award for his performance. He scored a goal to help France beat Croatia in the 2018 final.
However, while was heartbreaking for Mbappe, Messi, and Mbappe they both are one of the highest-paid men in the world, representing their shared club, Paris Saint-Germain. While representing, they are getting staggering salaries. Plus, big sponsorship deals.
But, while neither of them is specifically in it for the cash, who is more valuable: Messi or Mbappe? We see:
How much do Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe earn per week?
Lionel Messi has been the highest-paid footballer in the world for years, first appearing in 2004 and quickly becoming one of the greatest, considered by many to be the best player in history.
His sensational ability was rewarded during his time at FC Barcelona, with the Argentina star forced to leave the club in 2021 before signing a deal worth around £ 1.1 million a week, which sees him join the Spanish side. will see his career end as unable to complete the deal due to La Liga’s financial regulations. He then moved to French champions Paris Saint-Germain, where he is paid around £ 700,000 a week by the club.
However, if you thought this deal would leave the Ligue 1 side strapped for cash, you’d be wrong, as it also saw their other superstar Kylian Mbappe sign the biggest contract in football history earlier this year. Mbappe looked set to leave the club during the summer and reportedly agreed to personal terms with Real Madrid, but has decided to stay in Paris and sign a bigger contract, which will reportedly see him pay a salary alone. earns £1 million a week in
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However, if you thought this deal would leave the Ligue 1 side strapped for cash, you’d be wrong, as it also saw their other superstar Kylian Mbappe sign the biggest contract in football history earlier this year. Mbappe looked set to leave the club during the summer and reportedly agreed to personal terms with Real Madrid, but has decided to stay in Paris and sign a bigger contract, which will reportedly see him pay a salary of around £1 million in a week.
What is the net worth of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe?
Kylian Mbappe’s net worth is estimated at £150 million, including his earnings on and off the pitch. This figure is boosted by his sponsorship deals with brands including Nike, Panini, and Dior.
Although his PSG team-mate is now being paid more per week than him, it is Messi who has the most assets, worth £600m.
As well as his huge salary from the French champions, he also earned a significant amount through sponsorships, first signing a long-term deal with Adidas in 2006, while also representing the likes of Pepsi, MasterCard, and Turkish Airlines and It became a face of video games including Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA.
Messi and Mbappe have appeared in the World Cup final before?
It is world football’s biggest stage, but the World Cup final is familiar territory for both Messi and Mbappe, having reached it once before.
However, there were different endings for the PSG teammates, with Messi’s Argentina losing the 2014 final to Germany in extra time, while Mbappe became the most successful World Cup final scorer since Pele. He became the youngest player when he netted in France’s 4-2 win in 2018, they won the trophy by defeating Croatia.
The 2022 tournament is actually Messi’s fifth World Cup, his appearance in the final making him the player with the most World Cup appearances (26). His semi-final appearance brought him to level with Lothar Matthaus’ haul of 25.
