Messi, The King of Supercar Play among Footballers

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For years, when it comes to car enthusiasts, Ronaldo is often the first name that comes to mind. He owns a wide range of expensive cars, from racing cars to luxury vehicles. On the other hand, Messi may not be as showy, but in reality, his garage is worth much more than Ronaldo’s.

In a recent survey of the top 10 most expensive cars owned by footballers, the superstar from the Argentine national team has a whopping 2 cars on the list. Even just one of his cars is equivalent to many cars combined.

One of Messi’s prized possessions is the Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti, which he successfully purchased at an auction in 2016. This car cost him a whopping 35 million USD (over 800 billion VND). Not content with just dominating the soccer field, Messi also owns the most expensive car in history.

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Messi purchased a Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti to display in his collection. Interestingly, according to the New York Post, Ronaldo also participated in the auction for this car. He didn’t want the most expensive car to end up in Messi’s hands. However, Ronaldo backed out when the bidding exceeded $30 million.

The Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti is exceptionally valuable partly because it is a classic car, dating back to 1957. It is equipped with a powerful V12 Tipo 140 engine with a displacement of 3.8 liters and 360 horsepower. The car can reach a top speed of over 300 km/h, setting a world record at the time of its release.

Messi is delighted with his “prized possession,” even though he can only use the car for display purposes and not drive it on the road. When he needs to move around, he opts for other supercars that make fellow players envious.

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Ronaldo splurged a whopping $18.6 million on the Bugatti La Voiture Noire. This extravagant purchase makes his Pagani Zonda Tricolore, priced at $1.7 million and with just 3 units worldwide, seem like a bargain. The La Voiture Noire boasts a 6.0 V12 twin-turbo engine with 829 horsepower, justifying its hefty price tag.

Among the top 10 most expensive cars owned by soccer players, Messi claims 2 spots, with a combined value surpassing Ronaldo’s collection. The Portuguese superstar proudly owns the Bugatti La Voiture Noire, coming in at $18.6 million. While the second most expensive car in the soccer world, it only equals half of what Messi spent on the Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti.

Another favorite of CR7’s is the Bugatti Chiron, priced at $3 million and ranking third on the list. It’s a surprise to see Son Heung-min’s Ferrari LaFerrari shares the same spot with the Chiron. This limited edition Ferrari can reach a top speed of 365 km/h.