Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been two of the world's most highly paid footballers in the modern era – yet the value of their combined net worths isn't even a fraction of one Chelsea reject's. The two icons of the beautiful game have had illustrious careers within their own rights, with 37-year-old Messi capturing endless trophies during his time with Barcelona , PSG and Inter Miami , while Ronaldo has crafted an equally as impressive resume with the likes of Real Madrid , Manchester