Messi’s supercar collection is valued higher than Jordan’s annual earnings!
Enter Lionel Messi’s garage, and you’ll find yourself in a realm of opulence and speed that rivals any billionaire’s dreams. From Mercedes-AMGs to Cadillacs and Range Rovers, Messi’s collection reads like a luxury car enthusiast’s wishlist.
With an estimated fortune of a staggering $600M, Messi stands tall as the second highest-paid athlete worldwide. Little wonder then that he possesses the most enviable fleet of sports cars, including the crown jewel – a Ferrari 335 S Scaglietti Spider valued at a jaw-dropping $36M!
To put things into perspective, this single car’s price tag surpasses the entire annual earnings of basketball legend Michael Jordan during his heyday, when he soared as the highest-paid NBA player, raking in “only” $33M back in the 1997/98 season.
But times have changed, and so has Michael Jordan’s financial status. In 2014, he emerged as the first billionaire athlete in sports history, amassing a staggering $2.000.000.000 fortune, thanks to his astute business ventures.
Let’s return to the star of the show – the awe-inspiring Ferrari 335 S Scaglietti Spider. This automotive masterpiece, nicknamed “the prancing horse of 1957,” is one of only four ever built, with a mere three surviving to this day. Its rarity and historical significance make it a true gem in Messi’s collection.
With a formidable V12 engine boasting a capacity of 4.0 liters, it roars with a breathtaking 400 horsepower and can gallop up to a top speed of 300 km/h. A true symbol of the golden age of motorsport, this masterpiece has been piloted by legends like British Formula 1 champion Mike Hawthorne and carried British Formula One driver Sir Stirling Moss to victory at the 1958 Cuban Grand Prix.
Nestled in Messi’s garage is a sleek Ferrari F430 Spyder, replete with luxurious aluminum accents and polished carbon fiber. This beauty boasts a V8 engine, 4.3-liter capacity, and 480 horsepower, propelling it to a mind-boggling top speed of 315 km/h and a blistering 0-100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds.
And as if this weren’t enough, the car collection also boasts the million-dollar Pagani Zonda Tricolore, featuring a monstrous 7.3-liter V12 engine matched with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Valued at a cool $2M, this masterpiece underscores Messi’s unyielding passion for speed and style.
Though Messi’s collection may leave many in awe, the inevitable comparison with his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo might raise an eyebrow or two. As the car continues between the two football titans, Ronaldo currently edges out Messi, flaunting his automotive prowess.