Things To Know About Lionel Messi's Opulent Abodes

Considered one of the greatest players of all time, Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on June 27, after Argentina's shock defeat to Chile in the final tie of Copa America. The loss, Argentina's fourth defeat in a final match under Messi's leadership, is said to have prompted the retirement decision.

Even as people were coming to terms with the talks of Brexit (Britain's impending exit from the European Union) and Rexit (Raghuram Rajan's impending exit from the Reserve Bank of India), now this 'Mexit' (Messi's exit from international football) is sending shockwaves across the footballing world.

Argentine skipper Lionel Messi has several records as an athlete and won individual awards en route his worldwide recognition as the best player in soccer. The-four times Ballon D'Or winner is one of the richest players in the world. And, much like his extraordinary skills on the football ground, Messi's taste in living spaces is extraordinary, too.

PropGuide takes you to some of the soccer legend's super gorgeous abodes:

Castelldefels House in Catalonia, Spain

The massive duplex is located in the exclusive neighbourhood of Pedrables, Madrid. The gorgeous mansion has nine bedrooms that can house 19 guests. This centuries-old Catalan mansion, which has 1,000 square metres of living space, has been fully renovated and divided into three different 'houses' sharing a common outdoor area, garden, pool, and barbecue area. In each corner of this magnificent property, there are charming historical accents among modern amenities. Each 'house' has a kitchen, a living room, fireplace, bedrooms and bathrooms. The huge property looks like a 100,000-square-foot castle surrounded by trees. It also has courts and swimming pools. The home consists of a cinema room, spa and an indoor football pitch and is reported to be worth $5 million.

Rosario Mansion, Argentina

This luxury mansion is located in Argentina's Rosario region, where Messi comes from. The property is located about 200 miles from Argentina's capital city, Buenos Aires. It was reported that the house faced bullet attacks from an unidentified gunman four times.

Barcelona House, Spain

For a legend who breathes football, Messi's passion for the game reflects in his plush house in Barcelona. Located in the lap of nature, the house is designed like a football stadium. Incidentally, Messi represents FC Barcelona in club-level football. The house has been remarkably planned by experts, showcasing each of Messi's hobbies. A unique house with a round shape similar to a soccer ball, the house reminds Lionel Messi what made him a star and inspires him to do better.

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