At the Best FIFA Football Awards, Lionel Messi was named the best male football player by FIFA (Fédération Internationale De Football Association). He also recently gave his World Cup-winning teammates and staff personalized gold iPhone 14 Pro smartphones.

A report from Money Control says that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, who made history by winning his first FIFA World Cup at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on December 18, 2023, spent about EUR 1,75,000 (Rs 1.52 crore) on gifts for everyone on Argentina’s World Cup-winning team. 

The 35-year-old Argentine bought 35 gold iPhone 14 Pro phones that were made just for the team. The back of each phone has a 24-karat gold plaque with the player’s name, number, and the logo of the Argentine Football Association.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lionel Messi has a huge net worth of $600 million (Rs 4960 crore). He is one of the most decorated football stars in history. The Argentine player’s deal with Paris Saint-Germain is coming to an end, so he will likely sign a new deal soon and make even more money.

Many football fans around the world call Lionel Messi the GOAT. On Saturday, when Paris Saint-Germain played Nantes at the Parc des Princes, he reached a new career high point. The 35-year-old Argentine superstar scored a goal and became the first football player to have a hand in 1000 club goals. A story in the Mirror says that Messi has scored 701 goals and set up 299 others since he started playing in the senior league in 2003–04.