Lionel Messi goes past Cristiano Ronaldo to emerge world’s highest-paid athlete
Messi is only the second footballer after Ronaldo to top the rankings since they were initiated in 1990
Messi is only the second footballer after Ronaldo to top the rankings since they were initiated in 1990
Four Champions League crowns and 10 La Liga titles with Barcelona are not matched by Argentina success for the star striker.
The left footer found the net in the 37th minute of the match before doubling Argentina's lead just 96 seconds later
