The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi and the former two-weight champion Conor McGregor belong to completely different sports. However, there are a lot of similarities between them.
Both of them are one of the greatest athletes in their respective sports. Additionally, Messi and McGregor have built a vast fortune with their excellence in the game. However, there are still some differences that exist.
Lionel Messi is richer than Conor McGregor
The former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor was recently named the highest-paid athlete per minute on the planet, leaving behind the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Tyson Fury, Canelo Alvarez, and more.
McGregor, reportedly, earns $6,60,000 per minute active inside the MMA cage or boxing ring, according to reports. Despite that, the football legend Lionel Messi surpasses the Irishman in terms of net worth.
According to the celebrity net worth, the multiple-time Ballon d’Or winner is currently worth over $600 million. Meanwhile, McGregor is worth around $200 million. However, it is interesting to note that the UFC superstar has been inactive for over a year now. Considering that, he is making a lucrative sum of money because of his other smart investments.
When will McGregor return?
The UFC pay-per-view star is currently out of action after he suffered an injury in his 2021 outing. However, he has recovered and resumed his training. With this, fans are expecting him to return soon.
However, ‘The Notorious’ has yet not given a date for his UFC return. But he has hinted at entering the USADA testing pool in February. Hence, we can accumulate that he might return in the fourth quarter of the year.
When do you think McGregor will return? What are your thoughts on Messi’s net worth?
