Messi and Ronaldo, the fight continues on social networks

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By: Manu Tournoux

Messi and Ronaldo, the fight continues on social networks

Stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi top the 2024 Football Instagram rich list.

The Al-Nassr star, who has 617.2 million followers on Instagram, tops the list as he earns around £1,537,855 per post. Ronaldo is followed by his arch rival Messi, who earns £1,239,794 for every post on the social media platform – according to Football’s Finest.

Kylian Mbappé comes third with earnings close to £277,532 per post, while Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka is surprisingly placed fourth in the list. The England winger has 5.8 million followers on Instagram and earns £233,756 per post.

Mbappé not very far

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah rounds out the top five on the rich list, while Manchester City goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland has been placed eighth. Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Kevin De Bruyne also made the top ten.

Even in the twilight of their careers, Messi and Ronaldo continue to dominate on and off the pitch. Next up, Messi will play for Inter Miami against his boyhood club, Newell’s Old Boys, on February 16 in a pre-season friendly, while Ronaldo, 39, will play for Al-Nassr against Al-Hilal on Thursday.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.