YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) – Lionel Messi has passed a kidney stone which ruled him out of their Club World Cup semi-final and Barcelona will now decide whether he will be fit for the final, the Spanish sports daily AS said on Friday. The Argentina forward was ruled out of Thursday’s 3-0 win over Guangzhou Evergrande at the last minute because the club said he was suffering from renal colic, a condition associated with kidney stones. The sports daily AS said on its website that Messi had endured another “bad night” but had passed the stone which was causing him pain. The club said he had missed training on Friday but did not give any further details. Messi is battling to be fit for Sunday’s final against River Plate, which would be only the second time in his career that he has played against an Argentine team. Brazilian forward Neymar also missed Thursday’s match after suffering a small strain in an adductor muscle before a Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen last week. Barca said he continued rehabilitation work. Barca are runaway favourites to win the tournament for a third time since it started in 2005. (Writing by Brian Homewood; editing by Justin Palmer) 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Lionel Messi: Net Worth 2024, Personal Life, Career, and Endorsements</b></h2>
Today's generation categorizes Lionel Messi in a bracket that is beyond elite. The Argentine World Cup winner just turned 36 in June. Currently, with Inter Miami, Messi is on a mission to become the new face of soccer in America similar to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_self" rel="noopener">Cristiano </a>Ronaldo's potential impact in Saudi Arabia. It's reported that he preferred to join Inter Miami over the likes of moving to Saudi.

Last December, he finally managed to win the FIFA World Cup with Argentina. In the famous words of Peter Drury, "<em>Scaloni will be fated, Messi will be sainted." </em>While everybody thought it was his last, it might just not be the case. With the USA as one of the host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the soccer veteran might surely hang around in the game for a bit longer.

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's net worth in 2024</h2>
Lionel Messi's current net worth in 2024 is $650 million. At Inter Miami, the Argentine soccer legend has signed a four-year contract worth $55 million. This contract had made him the highest-earning player in the MLS by far. It is also important to note that he rejected a $400 million+ Saudi Pro League offer compared to the Inter Miami one. Surprisingly, he still has a connection to Saudi.

In early 2021, he inked a $25 million deal and became the ambassador of the country. Apart from that, the Argentine also cashes out a huge pay cheque every year through his endorsements. In the past, he has endorsed several renowned brands like Jacob and Co., OrCam, Pepsi, Budweiser, Air Europa, Mastercard, Byjus, and many more.

He had originally signed with NIKE when he was 14 but later switched to Adidas. Currently, he is on a lifetime deal with the brand with his own sub-brand Adidas Messi. In recent times, he's been promoting his own store namely 'The Messi Store' a lot on social media.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's early life and his family</h2>
On June 24, 1987, Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini gave birth to Lionel Messi. Out of four children, the soccer legend was third. He reportedly developed an interest in the game at a very young age. At the age of 4, his father started coaching him at a local club namely Grandoli. But his earliest influence was his maternal grandmother, who accompanied him for training at matches.

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That is why he celebrates many of his goals by pointing towards the sky to date, in tribute to his grandmother. At the age of six, he joined Newell's Old Boys. During his six-year tenure at the club, he scored almost 500 goals. At such a young age, he had become a fan favorite and also untouchable. But his soccer career was seemingly in jeopardy after he was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency.

He then started receiving growth hormone treatment, but the medical bills were rapidly piling up. His father had to reportedly shell out at least $1000 per month. In an attempt to look for a medical sponsor and a new soccer club, Messi's family relied on some of their relatives who lived in Catalonia. And the rest is history.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi and his feat at FC Barcelona</h2>
Initially, FC Barcelona refused to sign him because of his age and also because he was foreign. But in December 2000, the club showed their commitment toward the player with the famous paper napkin. His family relocated to Barcelona and Messi joined the U14 team. Unsurprisingly, he excelled quickly. He scored 21 goals in just 14 games with the U14s and climbed up the ladder in his club career.

At the age of 17, he officially made his debut for the club's senior team. It was during the 2004-05 season. He became the youngest-ever official player and goal scorer in La Liga. In the next year, he won the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona. In 2008, he finished second behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the Ballon d'Or voting list. The following season saw him and his club win their first treble.

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Under <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/pep-guardiola/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Pep Guardiola</a>, he scored 38 goals throughout the iconic 2008-09 season. After that, he simply repeated those audacious numbers every season. In the 2011-12 season, he was banging in goals for fun after he shockingly broke Gerd Muller's 39-year-old record. He scored 73 goals in all competitions. Here are some of Messi's noteworthy achievements during his long tenure at FC Barcelona.

<strong>With FC Barcelona</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>La Liga: 2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19</li>
 	<li>Copa del Rey: 2008-09, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2020-21</li>
 	<li>UEFA Champions League: 2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15</li>
</ul>
<strong>Individual</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>FC Barcelona's all-time top scorer: 672 goals</li>
 	<li>Top goal scorer in El Classico: 26</li>
 	<li>Most games played as an FC Barcelona player: 778</li>
 	<li>Most goals in a La Liga season: 50</li>
</ul>
<strong>Messi's goals with Barcelona</strong>
<table style="width: 23.8264%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%"><strong>Season</strong></td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%"><strong>Games</strong></td>
<td style="width: 106.647%"><strong>Goals</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2004-05</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">9</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2005-06</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">25</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2006-07</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">36</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2007-08</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">40</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2008-09</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">51</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2009-10</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">53</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2010-11</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">55</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2011-12</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">60</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2012-13</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">50</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2013-14</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">46</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2014-15</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">57</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2015-16</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">49</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2016-17</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">52</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2017-18</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">54</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2018-19</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">50</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2019-20</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">44</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2020-21</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">47</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%"><strong>Total</strong></td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%"><strong>778</strong></td>
<td style="width: 106.647%"><strong>672</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's other club team career</h2>
Due to several financial constraints for FC Barcelona, the club had to let Lionel Messi leave. A teary-eyed Messi then joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 to play alongside Kylian Mbappé and <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/neymar/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Neymar Jr</a>. The soccer legend signed a two-year deal with the club until June 23 with an additional extension. Messi chose to wear No. 30 at his new club. Messi's career at PSG was honestly very quiet.

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More than appreciation, he ended up leaving the club on not-so-good terms. But he did have a few good moments in France. In August 2022, he provided a long-range assist for Mbappe in the starting eight seconds of the game. That became Ligue 1's second-fastest second goal ever. He ended his PSG career with 32 goals and 35 assists in 75 games initially under Pochettino and then Galtier. Here are his achievements with the club.

<strong>Honors</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Ligue 1: 2021-22, 2022-23</li>
 	<li>Trophee des Champions: 2022</li>
</ul>
<strong>Messi's Goals with PSG</strong>
<table style="width: 18.8543%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%"><strong>Season</strong></td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%"><strong>Games</strong></td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%"><strong>Goals</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%">2022-23</td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%">41</td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%">2021-22</td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%">34</td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%"><strong>Total</strong></td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%"><strong>75</strong></td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%"><strong>32</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
After leaving Paris Saint-Germain for free, he joined <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/david-beckham/">David Beckham's</a> MLS side. He signed a four-year deal at the club worth $55 million per season. Messi has now become the highest earner of the MLS, miles ahead of Xherdan Shaqiri. Also, he has signed quite a unique contract with Inter Miami. Along with his basic wage, the World Cup winner will also earn commission from Apple (MLS Season Pass) and Adidas.

<strong>Honors</strong>

Leagues Cup- 2022-23

<strong>Messi's Goals with Inter Miami</strong>
<table style="width: 20.0686%">
<thead>
<tr>
<th style="width: 29.9193%">Season</th>
<th style="width: 32.8637%">Games</th>
<th style="width: 95.3883%">Goals</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.9193%">2023</td>
<td style="width: 32.8637%">13</td>
<td style="width: 95.3883%">11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's national team career and journey to the 2022 World Cup</h2>
Despite his success in Spain, Lionel Messi decided to represent Argentina. Spanish soccer officials reportedly tried to convince him as he had dual nationality but he refused. He represented his country's senior national team in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Further, he won a gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Meanwhile, Germany ended Messi's dream of winning the World Cup in 2010 and 2014.

Nonetheless, he still managed to win the Golden Ball at the 2014 World Cup. But the thirst and the desire remained. In 2016, he scored his 55 goal for the country breaking Gabriel Batistuta's record. After a third consecutive final loss in the Copa America, Messi decided to draw the curtains over his international career. But he made a comeback to the team two months later.

But his country's situation at international tournaments still didn't get better. France eliminated Argentina from the 2018 World Cup and they returned home with a third-place finish in the 2019 Copa America. But there was a sudden turn in their fate after that. It seemed like the Argentine squad had pretty much made up their mind about their short-term goals.

Messi won the Copa America in 2021 and then won the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina. Despite his age, he was an ever-shinning presence on the field for his country. He scored two vital goals during the nail-biting World Cup final. Despite retirement rumors, he continues to represent his national team. Recently, he reached 100 international goals, becoming only the third player to ever do so. In total, he scored 106. After a stunning World Cup victory, Messi claimed his record-breaking 8th Ballon d'Or.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">All the off-field awards won by Lionel Messi</h2>
Ballon d'Or: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023

FIFA The Best Award: 2019, 2022, 2023

European Golden Shoe: 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19

FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 2014, 2022

UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award: 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15

Pichichi Trophy: 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21

MVP La Liga: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19

Laureus World Sports Awards: 2020, 2023

Argentine Footballer of the Year: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Champions Top Scorer: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2018-19

Bravo Award: 2007

FIFA FIFPro: 2006

Golden Boy: 2005

MVP Copa America: 2015, 2021

Onze d'Or: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2018
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's wife and kids</h2>
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo have known each other since childhood. Several sources suggest that he has known her since the age of 5. He reportedly fell in love with her at the age of just 9. He knew her because she was Lucas Scaglia's cousin, who was his childhood friend. Despite knowing each other for years, they only went official with their relationship in 2009.

After dating for about nine years, Messi and Roccuzzo decided to tie the knot. The grand wedding ceremony took place on June 30, 2017, in Rosario. The power couple has three sons. <span style="font-weight: 400">They welcomed their first son, Thiago, in 2012</span>, followed by Mateo in 2015, and Ciro in 2018. Apart from that, Messi has always cherished his family roots in Rosario.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's foundations and charity</h2>
Lionel Messi has been involved in charitable efforts aimed at vulnerable children. His commitment stems from the medical difficulties he faced in his childhood. Since 2004, he has contributed his time and finances to UNICEF. The organization has a strong association with FC Barcelona. He has even served as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador since his appointment in March 2010.

Further, he reportedly donated more than a million during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, Messi donated three signed shirts to a Chinese pharmaceutical firm. That helped them secure 50,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Apart from that, Messi has also founded his charitable organization, the Leo Messi Foundation, which supports access to health care, education, and sports for children.
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact Lionel Messi?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/@LeoMessi/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://messi.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/info@messi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Email</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Lionel Andres Messi</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>24 June 1987</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Place of Birth</td>
<td>Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Argentine, Spanish, Italian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Education</td>
<td>NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>Jorge Messi, Celia Cuccittini</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>72kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wife</td>
<td>Antonela Roccuzzo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kids</td>
<td>Thiago, Mateo, Ciro</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Social Media</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/@LeoMessi/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://messi.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/info@messi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Email</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Neymar Jr: Net Worth 2024, Personal Life, Career, and Achievements</strong></h2>
The mesmerizing Neymar Jr rattled the soccer world after announcing his departure to the Saudi Pro Soccer League. The star, though, is currently injured at Al Hilal after suffering from an ACL injury. Yet, the player remains a polarizing figure within the soccer fraternity. The Brazilian soccer star, Neymar Jr, made his professional debut with a local club, Santos FC. He was offered a contract with them back in 2003 as a youth academy player. He stuck with the side for nearly a decade. Before the La Liga giants, FC Barcelona took notice of him. The team rejected offers from the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/football/premier-league-2019-20/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> sides, West Ham United, and even <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/football/premier-league-2019-20/chelsea/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Chelsea</a>, despite hefty sums on the table. In 2011, he won the Puskas Award for a solo goal against Flamenco.

[caption id="attachment_863160" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-863160 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-893756590.jpg" alt="Neymar Jr" width="1920" height="1159" /> (GERMANY OUT) Fussball International FIFA Ballon d Or 2015 in Zuerich<br />Pressekonferenz: Weltfussballer 2015:<br />Neymar (FC Barcelona / Brasilien) (Photo by Pressefoto Ulmerullstein bild via Getty Images)[/caption]

Finally, in 2013, Santos accepted an offer from Barcelona, and off he went to La Liga. He thrived at the club until the 2017 season, alongside Leo Messi and later, Luis Suarez. In August 2017, he completed a transfer to Ligue 1 side, Paris Saint-Germain, albeit under controversial circumstances. Neymar's legal representatives made a payment of $222 million to the club, making it the most expensive transfer at the time.

Barcelona filed a lawsuit against Neymar, demanding the return of a contract renewal bonus as well as $85 million in damages and an additional 10% for the arrears. According to their claims, they are owed money that Neymar received as part of a renewal bonus when he signed a new contract in 2016. The club also requested Paris Saint-Germain to take on the responsibility for the payment of the fees if the player cannot do so himself. However, the two parties reached a settlement, and the case is now closed.
<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc"><strong>Neymar Jr's Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h3>
As of 2024, Neymar Jr's net worth stands at $85 million following his blockbuster move to Al Hilal. With that, he earns $50 million from his salary and winnings and an additional $35 million from endorsements. In terms of his contract with Al Nassr, Neymar earns various bonuses and allowances during his stay in the Middle East.

[caption id="attachment_1796312" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1796312 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-06-04T121512Z_530680216_UP1EJ640Y1A3U_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-SPAIN.jpg" alt="Neymar" width="1920" height="1327" /> Formula One F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 4, 2023 Paris St Germain's Neymar is pictured ahead of the race REUTERS/Nacho Doce[/caption]

Neymar has inked numerous sponsorship deals since his reputation began to grow at the young age of 17. He has contracts with the likes of Nike, Panasonic, Volkswagen, Claro, Unilever, and Santander among many others. In 2013, he was even named the most marketable athlete ahead of Messi and Ronaldo.
<h3><strong>All about Neymar Jr’s family</strong></h3>
The Brazilian was born in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil on February 5, 1992. His father, Neymar Santos Sr., was a former soccer player who played a crucial role in the development of Neymar. His mother's name is Nadine da Silva. However, his parents were separated when he was a child and his father later remarried. He has a sister named Rafaella Beckran and a half-brother named Matheus. After a hip injury derailed his father's career, Neymar turned into a stunning player under his Neymar Santos Sr.'s tutelage.
<h3><strong>Neymar Jr’s dating history and kids</strong></h3>
With his flamboyant lifestyle, Neymar Jr has dated several women in his lifetime. One of them was Bruna Marquezine, whom he dated for a long time. The Brazilian actress and the soccer player met during the Rio Carnival in 2012. They had an on-and-off relationship for six years and later went their separate ways due to long-distance commitments. With Neymar in Europe and Bruna in Brazil, the couple decided to part ways to focus on their careers in 2018. Natalia Barulich was another person he dated after meeting her at Neymar's birthday party.

On the other hand, Carolina Dantas was reportedly Neymar's first girlfriend and dated from 2010 to 2011. Neymar had his first kid, Davi Lucca, with Carolina. Yet, the couple split as soon as he was born. Both Neymar and Carolina share custody of their child. Larissa Macedo Machado, aka, Anitta was rumored to have dated Neymar in 2014 after meeting at a party. More often, fans spotted them enjoying a meal or partying in the clubs of Rio de Janeiro.

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In 2014, Neymar was frequently spotted with model Thaila Ayala during his extravagant parties in Ibiza. Likewise, Neymar was spotted with the famous Spanish lawyer, Elisabeth Martinez, in Barcelona. She supported the Spanish soccer club and fans caught a glimpse of her with the Brazilian winger. They were spotted in various famous places like the Boca Grande, Opium nightclub, and Sutton nightclub.

He now has a second child, Mavie, with his ex-partner, Bruna Biancardi. Just like Bruna Marquezine, the couple announced their split after the birth of their child, ending the player's relationship with the model.
<h3><strong>Neymar Jr’s on-pitch achievements</strong></h3>
Neymar primarily plays as either a striker, winger, or attacking midfielder. He has been described as "a true phenomenon" by many. He possesses the ability to drift towards the infield, due to his energetic pace and playmaking skill. His skill with the ball has even drawn a few comparisons with the likes of Ronaldinho. Ronaldinho himself tipped Neymar on becoming the best player in the world.

With Barcelona, he helped clinch the La Liga twice, in 2014-15 and 2015-16. He also helped guide the team to three straight Copa Del Reys in a row and a 2014-15 UEFA Champions League. During his Ligue 1 stint, PSG won the Ligue 1 title in 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-2020 along with the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue 1 in the same year. PSG failed to win the league in the 2020-21 season as Lille pipped them to the title, but Neymar still had an amazing year individually.

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He even guided the national team to the Confederations Cup in 2013. He also added the Olympic gold medal to his name in 2016 and now is the second-highest goalscorer for Brazil in all international competitions. Here is a list of his illustrious achievements:

Champions League Winner: 2014-15

Champions League Top scorer: 2014-15

FIFA Club World Cup winner: 2016

French League Champion: 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23

French Cup Winner: 2017-18, 2019-20, 2020-21

Spanish League Champion: 2014-15, 2015-16

Spanish Cup Winner: 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17

Olympics Gold medalist: 2016

FIFA Puskas Award (Goal of the Year): 2011

South American Footballer of the Year: 2011, 2012
<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc"><strong>Foundations and Charity</strong></h3>
Neymar reportedly donates 10% of his earnings to his church back in Brazil. In addition to that, each year, Neymar organizes a charity match with fellow Brazilian footballer Nene. He is also involved in various charities like the Global Goals, Quiksilver Foundation, and UNICEF. Along with Lionel Messi, Neymar joined forces with pop star Jay Chou to raise awareness and funds for impoverished children through the PSG Endowment Fund.

[caption id="attachment_863162" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-863162 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-865518858.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Neymar poses with his award after being included in the team of the year during The Best FIFA Football Awards at The London Palladium on October 23, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)[/caption]

He tagged with Humanity &amp; Inclusion by launching an awareness campaign promoting access to school for children with disabilities. Moreover, he became the ambassador of the Charity Handicap International in 2017. Neymar Jr established Neymar Sports, a network of schools dedicated to nurturing the core qualities of the athlete Neymar Jr. in young people, including creativity, unpredictability, technical agility, and joy.
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<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td>31</td>
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<td><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td>Single</td>
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<td><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td>1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)</td>
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<td><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td>None</td>
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<td><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td>Sao Paulo</td>
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<td><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td>Brazil</td>
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<td><strong>Teams</strong></td>
<td>Brazil, Santos, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Al Hilal</td>
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<td><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td>Beats Electronics, DAZN, Electronic Arts, Gillette, Mastercard, McDonald's, Nike, Red Bull, TCL</td>
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Here is everything you need to know about Neymar Jr, his family, his career, and his interests. How much is the former Barcelona player worth?