Lionel Messi and Canelo Alvarez comparison: Boxing News: At the moment, the FIFA World Cup is the topic of conversation around the sports world. The internet is currently trending with a post-match video of Lionel Messi from Argentina vs. Mexico. Messi can be seen in the video kicking a Mexico jersey casually. Despite the fact that there’s a good probability, No. 10 didn’t really mean to disrespect. On Twitter, however, Messi came under heavy fire from Mexican boxing legend Canelo Alvarez. For Combat News updates with InsideSport.IN
This made many fans wonder if they would ever get to see Messi vs. Alvarez. In the meantime, let’s look at their accomplishments, net worth, and other ways that they established their names in their respective fields since Alvarez is highly improbable to confront Messi ever.
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These two are without a doubt the most well-known figures in their respective fields and beyond. In this article, we will compare the two based on their respective net wealth, accomplishments, and other factors.
Lionel Messi and Canelo Alvarez comparison: Net worth and Fan Following
Let’s begin with Messi first. Considering his riches, Messi has a staggering net worth of $600 million, claims Celebrity Net Worth. While his footballing accomplishments bring in $130 million, his other sources of income increase his net worth to $600 million.
The legendary number 10, who is a magician on the field, is the type of player who popularized football in areas around the world where there was no football culture.
Lionel Messi and Canelo Alvarez comparison- Networth, Achievements, social media followers
And his social media following speaks for itself—he currently has over 381 million followers and is the second-most followed athlete on the internet.
While “Canelo” Alvarez is another prominent figure in sports who has solidified his place at the top. His hugely profitable boxing matches have contributed to his $180 million in wealth. Although it is thought to have grown and now exceeds $200 million. However, these are just speculations, and the data seems uncertain.
The Mexican legend is far behind in terms of fans, with only 14.2 Million. However, the numbers are quite phenomenal given that combat sports are still developing and have not reached their pinnacle like football.
Lionel Messi and Canelo Alvarez comparison: Achievements
Alvarez has won 11 titles so far, including the following.
Unified WBA (Super), WBC (Franchise) Ring magazine and lineal middleweight champion and WBA (Regular) super middleweight champion WBA (Unified), WBC, WBO and Ring junior middleweight champion, IBF middleweight title, WBO light heavyweight titleholder.
Messi’s achievements are as follows:
Most FIFA World Player of the Year/FIFA Ballon d’Or/Best FIFA Men’s Player Awards: 6 (2009–2012, 2015, 2019), Most Ballons d’Or: 7 (2009–2012, 2015, 2019, 2021), Guinness World Record for top goalscorer for club and country in a calendar year (official goals): 91 goals in 2012, Most European Golden Shoe awards: 6 (2010, 2012–2013, 2017–2019), and the list is endless.
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Despite comparisons and all else, these two stood out as role models for many young athletes to pursue their respective sports.
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