Here's How Much Lionel Messi Earns Per Month, Almost Double Of Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi has reportedly overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo and other soccer superstars as the current highest-paid player on the planet in 2020.

The Barca skipper earns $9 million gross per month, which is almost doubled that of his Portuguese arch-rival.

Ronaldo is next on the list of highest-paid soccer players after Messi with an earning of $4.9m gross per month. Brazilian stylish forward, Neymar Jr, comes third on the list with $3.2m gross per month. He is followed by the current Barca duo - Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez, who earn $3.2m gross per month, as reported by French outlet L’Equipe.

Messi, who approximately takes home $2.2m per week, has his salary further boosted by various sponsorship and endorsements deals with huge brands such as Adidas, Pepsi and Konami.

The Argentine star has also been the face of global companies like Gillette, Turkish Airlines and Tata Motors. According to Wealthy Gorilla, Messi's overall wealth is estimated to be around $400m.

The 32-year-old has enjoyed one of the most illustrious careers in soccer history. He has helped Barca win 10 La Liga titles, four Champions League trophies in addition to various other world and domestic titles.

On an individual level, he has clinched a record six Ballon d'Or awards – one more than Ronaldo.

In 712 caps for Barcelona, Messi has netted 622 times, while he has 70 goals from 13 appearances for his national side.

Messi, who is currently contracted with the Catalan club until the summer of 2021, has a clause that would allow him to leave Nou Camp for free at the end of the ongoing 2019-20 season.

He has been linked with a move away from Barca following his recent row with Barca's sporting director Eric Abidal.

The former Barca defender, who has played alongside Messi during his playing days, recently admitted that contract discussions with Messi are “never easy.”

“Leo said that Barca is everything for him, that he wants to stay here, from there there are conditions. We are talking about the best player in the world and having a renewal with such a player is never easy,” Abidal told Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.