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PHOTO: Lionel Messi. YAHOO SPORTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

From a \u2018mansion in the sky\u2019 to an island compound and his European \u2018fortress\u2019 and more, football legend Lionel Messi<\/a> is a champion when it comes to real estate too.<\/p>\n

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Football legend Lionel Messi would be taking a winner\u2019s medal home to an impressive property portfolio were Argentina to claim the 2022 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Argentine captain and multiple Ballon d\u2019Or winner, one of the leading scorers in this year\u2019s competition, has a range of properties worth about $2m to $30m amassed over his extensive career.<\/p>\n

The 35-year-old forward has also lived in homes worth a combined $42m thanks to his circa $800m fortune made from multiple endorsements and two decades playing for Barcelona and, from 2021, Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n

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An aerial view of Messi’s mansion in Castelldefels, Barcelona. Picture: Google Street View<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

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Castelldefels, Barcelona<\/b><\/p>\n

Messi purchased his first property in 2009, in the exclusive coastal suburb of Castelldefels in Barcelona.<\/p>\n

The property boasted sea views and was in a no-fly zone, situated a short drive away from the nearby Camp Nou stadium.<\/p>\n

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Messi, pictured with rival Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a>, bought many of his properties while playing for Barcelona. Picture: David Ramos\/Getty Images<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

Messi and his wife Antonela invested millions into the property and also purchased the plot of land adjacent to the home, with the current estate valued at $7m.<\/p>\n

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Features of the home included a gym, spa, theatre, pool, and a personal-sized soccer field to practice and play on with his three children.<\/p>\n

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Messi invested heavily in his Barcelona property. Picture: Realtor.com<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

It is not known if he kept the property or sold it when he left for PSG.<\/p>\n

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Sitges, Catalonia<\/b><\/p>\n

In 2017, Messi began a new money-making journey as a hotelier \u2013 reportedly spending $30.5m on a four-star hotel in Sitges, Catalonia.<\/p>\n

Built in 2013, the property includes 77 rooms, a full-service spa, a luxe rooftop bar and swimming pool with panoramic views.<\/p>\n

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The Mim Hotel in Sitges, Catalonia was one of the first hotels purchased by Messi in 2017. Picture: Getty Images<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

Messi has also invested in a number of hotels via Mim Hotels and the Majestic Hotel Group, with the chain acquiring properties across Spain and a new resort in Andorra set to open next year.<\/p>\n

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Miami, Florida<\/b><\/p>\n

In 2019, the footballer set his sights on the US and put down $7m on a Miami apartment.<\/p>\n

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The Mim Hotel in Ibiza is one of Messi’s most famous hotels, where people can stay for $300 per night. Picture: Getty Images<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

The property sits on Sunny Isles Beach with views over the ocean, a 500 bottle wine cellar and enjoys 511 sqm of indoor space.<\/p>\n

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Access is also available to six pools, a spa, fitness centre, and a yoga studio.<\/p>\n

The Sunny Isles penthouse triplex sold in December 2022 for $20.55m.<\/p>\n

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A view over the water from Messi’s Miami pad, which sold for $20.55m. Picture: Realtor.com<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

Messi also purchased the entire 9th floor of the Regalia building in Miami in 2021 for about $10m \u2013 a six bedroom and seven bathroom unit designed by architect Charles Allem. He paid<\/p>\n

The residence has been locally called a \u201cmansion in the sky in the most unique building in South Florida\u201d.<\/p>\n

Messi relisted the unit seven months later.<\/p>\n

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Messi purchased the entire 9th floor of the Regalia building in 2021 before listing it for sale seven months later. Picture: Realtor.com<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

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Rosario, Argentina<\/b><\/p>\n

In 2022 alone, the Argentinian sportsman built a massive estate across three plots of land in Rosario, Argentina \u2013 his home town.<\/p>\n

Reportedly, Messi plans to make the property his primary residence once he retires from his soccer career.<\/p>\n

Dubbed \u2018The Fortress\u2019, the space has a cinema, a fully-equipped gym and an underground garage for 15 cars \u2013 enough space to house Messi\u2019s car collection.<\/p>\n

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Messi built a significantly sizeable estate in Rosario, Argentina in 2022. Picture: Realtor.com<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

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Ibiza, Spain<\/b><\/p>\n

In September, Messi also purchased an Ibiza mansion for $11.18m on the Balearic island to go with his hotel there.<\/p>\n

The mansion faced a few planning issues and hadn\u2019t been granted permission from the local government to occupy it.<\/p>\n

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The planning issues are also reportedly linked to the construction of rooms in the property\u2019s garage prior to Messi\u2019s purchase.<\/p>\n

The football star and his wife regularly spend their summers in Ibiza during the off season.<\/p>\n

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