He's famous for scoring on the pitch but World Cup star Lionel Messi has also booted some huge real estate deals, including a “fortress” and an island mansion. SEE MORE
Messi, pictured with rival Cristiano Ronaldo, bought many of his properties while playing for Barcelona. Picture: David Ramos/Getty Images
Features of the home included a gym, spa, theatre, pool, and a personal-sized soccer field to practice and play on with his three children.It is not known if he kept the property or sold it when he left for PSG.In 2017, Messi began a new money-making journey as a hotelier – reportedly spending $30.5m on a four-star hotel in Sitges, Catalonia.
The Mim Hotel in Sitges, Catalonia was one of the first hotels purchased by Messi in 2017. Picture: Getty Images The Mim Hotel in Ibiza is one of Messi’s most famous hotels, where people can stay for $300 per night. Picture: Getty Images
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