At the finest FIFA Football Awards, Lionel Messi was named the finest male football player by FIFA (Fédération Internationale De Football Association). Additionally, he just presented his World Cup-winning players and staff with personalized gold iPhone 14 Pro phones.

According to Money Control, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner spent almost EUR 1,75,000 (Rs 1.52 crore) on presents for every member of Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad. He created history in the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on December 18, 2023, when he won his first FIFA World Cup.

The 35-year-old Argentine received 35 gold iPhone 14 Pros that were specially created for the team. Each phone has a 24-karat gold plate on the rear that features the Argentine Football Association insignia, the player’s name, and their number.

Lionel Messi is valued over $600 million, or roughly Rs 4960 crore, according to Celeb Net Worth. No other football player in history has received as many honors as he has. The Argentine player is almost ready to sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain, which will probably bring in much more money.

Many football fans worldwide refer to Lionel Messi as the greatest of all time. He has reached a new career high point prior to Saturday’s match against Nantes at the Parc des Princes. 

He became the first football player in history to contribute to 1000 club goals by scoring one goal and setting up another. Since joining the top division in 2003–04, Messi has scored 701 goals and assisted 299 others, according to the Mirror.