So much so that some suggest he is the best footballer of all time, which is rather impressive considering all of the amazing footballers that have come before him. He was the third child in a tight-knit, hard-working family who fervently loved football. Lionel Messi bekræfter i et opslag på Instagram, at spillerne siger ja til lønnedgangen på 70 procent, men han langer samtidig ud efter, hvad der kun kan tolkes som at være klubledelsen. He was the third child in a tight-knit, hard-working family who fervently loved football. - Forbes December 2012: Messi signed a new contract with Barcelona until 2018, earning 16 million euro a year ($21.2 million) as long as Barca make it to the Champions League and Messi plays at least in 65% of the matches. According to Forbes Messie earned prviously $20 million in salary and bonus and another $19 million in endorsements. Lionel Andrés Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in the warm city of Rosario, Argentina. Lionel Messi is considered to be one of the best footballers in the world. Regardless, considering his reputation, it should come as no surprise to learn that Messi has won a number of championships as well as what can seem like a constant succession …