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$600 Million Worth Lionel Messi Donned a $250K Rare Patek Phillipe Watch During FIFA World Cup

Published 12/19/2022, 11:45 AM EST

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It would be safe to say that Lionel Messi is having a great year. The soccer superstar led his team, Argentina, to a victory in the FIFA World Cup, and in the process, cemented his place among the greatest players in the history of the sport.

Lionel Messi is also one of the wealthiest athletes of all time. The famed soccer player has a net worth of around $600 million. This is largely due to his successful career in the sport. The former Barcelona star has won numerous awards and championships throughout his career.

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In addition to his on-field successes, he is also known for living a lavish lifestyle. Messi is also no stranger to living a luxurious life. He is often seen wearing designer clothes and driving expensive cars.

Lionel Messi and his expensive watch

Recently, Messi was spotted wearing a $250K rare Patek Phillipe watch during the FIFA World Cup. The watch, which is made of white gold and encrusted with diamonds, was given to Messi by the Swiss watch company. This just goes to show how lavish his lifestyle is.

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Critics will likely argue that Messi is out of touch with the average person and that he is insensitive to the struggles of those who are less fortunate. Proponents will counter that Messi has earned his wealth through hard work and that he should be free to spend his money as he pleases.

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Despite his riches, Messi remains a down-to-earth person. In interviews, he mostly comes across as humble and grateful for his successes. It is clear that money does not phase him. He remains a humble and grateful person, which is admirable. This is refreshing to see in such a wealthy individual. It just goes to show that money does not necessarily change people.

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Saransh Chauhan is a Soccer Writer at EssentiallySports. He has an open-minded set of interests, from soccer and video games to anime and music. As an avid gamer, he enjoys playing all genres of video games.
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