Crazy Money! Soccer Player’s Talent Discovered Early

It’s Crazy Money Day! 

Lionel Messi was born in Argentina and is regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. At the age of 5, he would play alongside his older brothers. At age 8, he was recruited by a club that nurtured his natural talent. At age 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency that threatened his future. The medical treatments were expensive and difficult for the family. Then, a soccer academy in Barcelona agreed to cover all his medical treatments, so the family moved, and he excelled.

Today, Messi is the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer, and he has been for 3 straight years! His annual compensation with team Inter Miami is as much as the entire payroll of 21 other teams! His base pay is $12 million, but his 2 ½ year contract is valued at $150 million. This includes equity in the club upon retirement. Plus, he has major sponsorship deals with multiple companies. That’s crazy!

Messi’s family invested time and money to help him become the player that he is today, but you don’t have to spend a lot of money to change a child’s life. Time and words of encouragement can set them on a path of great achievement. Children need to know they’re loved and created with a purpose. Praise and encourage them to develop their talents. Teach them to steward their time and talent for the glory of the Lord. Who knows what they might achieve!

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