As in everything in life, every beginning has an end. Not even the football stars are exempt from this “unwritten law.” Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the scenes of this sport for more than two decades, but now they must make way for a new generation, which will nonetheless find it very difficult to achieve their successes.
Both “The Flea” and “CR7” have agreed to compromise with this, stepping away from the important football, such as European, with the Argentine choosing America, and the Portuguese, Saudi Arabia, but the downward curve in their careers is also confirmed by “Transfermarkt.”
According to specialists, Lionel Messi has reached his lowest point in terms of his market value since 2006. Now playing for Inter Miami, the World Cup champion’s price tag is valued at 30 million euros.
Even more staggering is the decline of his eternal rival. Despite the contract with Al-Nassr being one of the richest in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo’s market value is only 15 million euros. Their place on the list of the most valuable footballers has now been taken by the young stars.
According to “Transfermarkt,” the list is topped by Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappe. All three have the same value, 180 million euros, but due to age, the first place is held by the Real Madrid star, followed by Manchester City’s and then Paris Saint-Germain’s, while the top 5 is rounded off by Vinicius Junior, also of Real Madrid, and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal.
