En el año 2000, Lionel Messi era apenas un adolescente cuando recibió una oferta que le cambiaría la vida: incorporarse a las categorías inferiores del FC Barcelona. El contrato, que fue esbozado de manera informal en una servilleta, incluía una cláusula poco convencional que pactaba el compromiso de pagar el tratamiento con hormona de crecimiento del futbolista. Su equipo local argentino, Newell’...
En el año 2000, Lionel Messi era apenas un adolescente cuando recibió una oferta que le cambiaría la vida: incorporarse a las categorías inferiores del FC Barcelona. El contrato, que fue esbozado de manera informal en una servilleta, incluía una cláusula poco convencional que pactaba el compromiso de pagar el tratamiento con hormona de crecimiento del futbolista. Su equipo local argentino, Newell’s Old Boys, acababa de rechazar la terapia porque la consideraba una apuesta demasiado arriesgada por un jugador sin experiencia. Pero para el Barcelona es tal vez el dinero mejor invertido de su historia. La terapia resultó eficaz y la carrera de Messi se disparó, catapultándolo tanto a él como al club español hacia numerosos títulos internacionales y la gloria. Ahora, ha alcanzado otro gran hito fuera del campo, al convertirse en uno de los pocos multimillonarios del deporte. Messi, de 38 años, ha ganado más de US$700 millones en salarios y bonificaciones desde 2007, según un análisis de Bloomberg. Teniendo en cuenta impuestos, el rendimiento de los mercados y los ingresos procedentes de inversiones y patrocinios, su patrimonio neto ha superado los US$1.000 millones, según el índice de Multimillonarios de Bloomberg. Esto lo sitúa al mismo nivel que su rival de toda la vida, Cristiano Ronaldo, el delantero portugués que se convirtió en el primer multimillonario del deporte tras fichar por el Al-Nassr FC de la Saudi Pro League en 2023. La extravagante personalidad de Ronaldo ha sido un imán para los anunciantes, desde compañías petroleras hasta marcas de ropa deportiva, pero la maquinaria de marketing de Messi tuvo durante años dificultades para estar a la altura de lo que hacía en la cancha. Más recientemente —bajo la dirección de su padre, Jorge—, su carrera empresarial ha florecido. El salario que percibe en su actual equipo, el Inter Miami, los supuestos acuerdos de reparto de ingresos televisivos, sus propiedades inmobiliarias e incluso su participación en una cadena a...
Lionel Messi has joined Cristiano Ronaldo in football's billionaire club — and he did it without a big money Saudi contract. Rodrigo Orihuela breaks down how he got there. (Source: Bloomberg)
Lionel Messi has joined Cristiano Ronaldo in football's billionaire club — and he did it without a big money Saudi contract. Rodrigo Orihuela breaks down how he got there. (Source: Bloomberg)
When Lionel Messi was a teenager he received a life-changing offer to join FC Barcelona’s youth team. Sketched out informally on a napkin, the contract included an unconventional clause: a commitment to pay the young footballer’s growth hormone treatment. His local Argentine side, Newell’s Old Boys, had just taken a pass on the expense as too big a gamble on an unproven player. But for Barcelona, ...
When Lionel Messi was a teenager he received a life-changing offer to join FC Barcelona’s youth team. Sketched out informally on a napkin, the contract included an unconventional clause: a commitment to pay the young footballer’s growth hormone treatment. His local Argentine side, Newell’s Old Boys, had just taken a pass on the expense as too big a gamble on an unproven player. But for Barcelona, it might just be the best money ever spent: The therapy proved effective and Messi’s career later skyrocketed, catapulting him and the Spanish team to international glory. Off the pitch, he’s also just notched up another big milestone, becoming a rare sporting billionaire. Messi, 38, has earned more than $700 million in salary and bonuses since 2007, according to a Bloomberg analysis. Adjusting for taxes, market performance and income from investments and sponsorships, his net worth has surpassed the $1 billion-mark, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index . That puts him alongside long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo , the Portuguese striker who became the sport’s first billionaire after joining Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr FC in 2023, as among the world’s wealthiest athletes. Read More: Ronaldo Is First Football Billionaire After Huge Saudi Contract While Ronaldo’s flamboyant persona has long proven a magnet for advertisers from oil products to sportswear, Messi’s marketing machine in the early years of his career at times struggled to match the heights of his on-field talent. But more recently — under the guiding hand of father Jorge — his business career has flourished. A massive pay check from current team Inter Miami, purported TV revenue-sharing deals, real estate holdings and even a stake in an Argentine restaurant chain have all helped land him in the 10-figure club. It could easily have happened sooner. Many Messi-watchers were surprised when the player, fresh from leading Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022, turned down a huge contract worth $400 million ...
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According to an SEC filing dated May 13, 2026, EJF Capital reported a new stake of 45,250 shares in Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE:MCB) The estimated transaction value for the purchase is $3.89 million, calculated using the average first-quarter closing price. The quarter-end value of the position was $3.77 million, reflecting both the share purchase and the quarter-end price movement. Metr...
According to an SEC filing dated May 13, 2026, EJF Capital reported a new stake of 45,250 shares in Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE:MCB) The estimated transaction value for the purchase is $3.89 million, calculated using the average first-quarter closing price. The quarter-end value of the position was $3.77 million, reflecting both the share purchase and the quarter-end price movement. Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. is a regional bank holding company focused on providing tailored financial solutions to commercial and retail clients in the New York City area. The company leverages a relationship-driven approach, offering a comprehensive mix of deposit and lending products, as well as digital banking capabilities. Its strategic emphasis on commercial real estate and business banking positions it to serve a diverse client base with specialized financial needs. When an asset manager opens a new stake in a company, investors often take notice. And EJF Capital’s recent acquisition wasn’t a small one either. Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. is now the 11th-largest position in EJF’s portfolio, out of 69 total holdings. Continue reading
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Singapore shipping tycoon Teo Siong Seng was accused by the US of colluding to raise dry-container prices, placing one of the city-state’s most prominent business figures at the center of a sweeping antitrust case. Teo and several other executives at four of the world’s largest makers of shipping containers were indicted by the US Justice Department in a “global conspiracy affecting billions of do...
Singapore shipping tycoon Teo Siong Seng was accused by the US of colluding to raise dry-container prices, placing one of the city-state’s most prominent business figures at the center of a sweeping antitrust case. Teo and several other executives at four of the world’s largest makers of shipping containers were indicted by the US Justice Department in a “global conspiracy affecting billions of dollars of commerce .” The indictment was filed in January and unsealed earlier this week. Teo, the chief executive officer at Singamas Container Holdings Ltd. , was alleged to have joined an agreement to restrict production through quotas and introduce penalties for exceeding output limits from 2019 to at least 2024, according to a court document . China International Marine Containers Co., Dong Fang International Container Co. and CXIC Group Containers Co. and their top executives were also named in the probe. The case adds to renewed scrutiny on Singapore’s maritime industry following a series of high-profile corporate scandals over the past decade. The founder of Hin Leong Trading Pte was jailed after the oil trader hid losses from over 20 banks while Seatrium Ltd. paid $241 million to settle a long-drawn corruption probe in Brazil. Teo did not reply to an email seeking comment. Hong Kong-listed Singamas said in an exchange filing on Wednesday it had engaged external legal advisers and that operations remained normal. The company added neither it nor Teo had been served by the US Justice Department. Singamas shares climbed 4% on Friday after tumbling 14% on Thursday. Teo is a leading corporate figure in Singapore where he serves as the chairman of the Singapore Business Federation. He’s also a member of a government-led economic taskforce and sits on the board of a government agency . Teo was recently featured by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore in a social media video on his family’s shipping legacy. Pacific International Lines Pte. , the parent of Singamas, ...
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(RTTNews) - Cavco Industries Inc (CVCO) reported a profit for its fourth quarter that Increased, from the same period last year The company's earnings totaled $42.46 million, or $5.42 per share. This compares with $36.33 million, or $4.47 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 8.2% to $550.13 million from $508.36 million last year. Cavco Industries Inc earnings at a glance...
(RTTNews) - Cavco Industries Inc (CVCO) reported a profit for its fourth quarter that Increased, from the same period last year The company's earnings totaled $42.46 million, or $5.42 per share. This compares with $36.33 million, or $4.47 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 8.2% to $550.13 million from $508.36 million last year. Cavco Industries Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $42.46 Mln. vs. $36.33 Mln. last year. -EPS: $5.42 vs. $4.47 last year. -Revenue: $550.13 Mln vs. $508.36 Mln last year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Listen to this article Listen to this article 1x On May 20, 2026, local time, the U.N. General Assembly adopts a resolution at its headquarters in New York City, U.S., welcoming the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on states' obligations regarding climate change. Photo: IC Photo * Globalization is slowing as “America First” replaces “Pax Americana” in the global order. * Governmen...
Listen to this article Listen to this article 1x On May 20, 2026, local time, the U.N. General Assembly adopts a resolution at its headquarters in New York City, U.S., welcoming the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on states' obligations regarding climate change. Photo: IC Photo * Globalization is slowing as “America First” replaces “Pax Americana” in the global order. * Governments are shifting toward narrower defense, trade, and supply-chain pacts. * Rejected by the U.S. in 2013, a relationship of equals with China has now arrived. In the years when globalization seemed to be racing ahead, the story the world told about itself was flatter and more linear.