{
  "id": 12618431,
  "title": "How Lionel Messi built his $1.1 billion fortune beyond football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/how-lionel-messi-built-his-1-1-billion-fortune-beyond-football",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T11:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/how-lionel-messis-600-million-off-field-income-hotel-stake-and-282-million-real-estate-company-helped-build-his-1-1-billion-fortune/articleshow/134754497.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Lionel Messi's net worth is estimated at $1.1 billion, largely from playing contracts and endorsements. He earns around $70 million annually from endorsements, in addition to his playing salary. Messi has built a diverse portfolio including real estate investments, hotels, and soccer clubs. While some business ventures have not succeeded, he continues to make profitable choices. His stake in…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MercoPress",
        "title": "Messi leaves Argentina's national team after 21 years with a fortune Forbes puts at US$1.1 billion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/messi-leaves-argentinas-national-team-after-21-years-with-a-fortune",
        "published": "2026-10-07T08:32:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}