Virat Kohli Vs Lionel Messi Net Worth: Who is The Richer Athlete? Check Here

Lionel Messi vs Virat Kohli: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi is currently on the GOAT India tour, which is why he's being talked about a lot. But, Virat Kohli is called the king of the cricket world 

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Lionel Messi's India tour

After 14 years, football legend Lionel Messi is touring India. He landed in Kolkata on Dec 13 to a grand welcome. He'll be in India for three days, visiting other cities.

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Virat Kohli's cricket magic

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, the king of modern cricket, is also in the spotlight. He recently hit two back-to-back centuries in ODIs, boosting his social media fame.

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Messi's popularity

At 38, Lionel Messi's popularity is immense. He has fans worldwide because of his magical football skills and the numerous records he has broken throughout his career.

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Virat Kohli's popularity

Virat Kohli is also hugely popular beyond cricket. Loved by fans worldwide, he has 274 million Instagram followers, showing his massive global reach as a top-tier player.

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Lionel Messi net worth

Reports estimate his net worth at $850 million. His income comes from match fees and major sponsorships, including a lifetime deal with a big brand like Adidas.

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Virat Kohli net worth

Virat Kohli's net worth is ₹1050 crore (about $127 million). His main income sources are his BCCI contract, the IPL, and various brand endorsements with major companies.