Messi’s one leg is very expensive
Messi leg insurance: The visit of the uncrowned king of the football world, Lionel Messi, to India was no less than a festival. When this legendary player reached New Delhi via Kolkata and Hyderabad, the entire atmosphere seemed colored in the colors of Messi. This three-day star-studded tour has given Indian fans an experience which they will hardly forget. However, amidst the glamor of this tour, a news has come out which has surprised the sports lovers. This news is not related to Messi’s game, but to the value of his left leg which is more than the economy of a small country. For example, Tuvalu’s GDP is $65 million, Nauru’s is $169 million, and Palau is $333 million. Even the GDP of countries like Dominica ($742 million) and Sao Tome and Principe ($864 million) is less than the amount of insurance money for just one of Messi’s legs.
Unique confluence of cricket and football seen in the stadium
Messi’s visit to Delhi was historic in many ways. When Messi was honored at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the capital, everyone present there was excited to witness this moment. During this time a wonderful union of cricket and football was seen. Messi was presented the jersey of the Indian cricket team, which is a symbol of love for sports in India.
Not only this, BCCI Secretary Jai Shah gave a very special gift to Messi. He gifted Messi a bat signed by the Indian team that won the 2024 T20 World Cup. This scene of a football magician in one hand and the bat of the world-winning cricket team in the other has been recorded in the pages of Indian sports history.
One leg insurance worth Rs 74 billion
According to reports, Lionel Messi has one of the most expensive sports insurance policies in the world. According to a report by Moneycontrol, the insurance on the left leg of this star footballer is around 900 million dollars.
If this is converted into Indian currency, this amount is approximately Rs 74 billion. This figure is so big that it is difficult for the common man to even estimate it. Messi’s left foot is the magical weapon that has made him the best player in the world, and that is why such a huge amount has been spent for its safety.
This is why Messi did not come on the field
This question often arises in the minds of fans that when such a big player came to India, why did he not play any friendly or exhibition match? The answer to this is also hidden in his insurance policy. Actually, due to such a huge insurance amount, Messi does not take the field in any unofficial or exhibition match apart from the official matches.
There is a big financial risk behind this. If a player gets injured during an exhibition match, insurance companies do not cover that game. That is, if the injury becomes serious and poses a threat to his career, the player may have to lose compensation worth millions of dollars. This is the reason why superstars like Messi just register the jersey and appearance, but do not take the risk of ‘kicking’.
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