Staying in Florida is Lionel Messi’s decision. The Argentine soccer star recently bought a house in Fort Lauderdale, near Miami. Not long ago, Messi paid $10.75 million for the seaside property in Florida. The 36-year-old bought the two-story contemporary house in 1998, just before joining the Inter Miami team in July this year.
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This private, gated community is home to the 10,500-square-foot mansion. This stunning mansion with eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms, two boat decks, and a powder room is ideal for the athlete, his wife, and their children; they moved to South Florida this summer and have been looking for a permanent home ever since. 
There are several restaurants, nightlife venues, beaches, golf courses, cafes, and boutiques nearby, and the soccer star’s home stadium, Drive Pink Stadium, is just a short distance from the Miami mansion. Located near some of the state’s top private schools, this elegant gated community offers 24-hour security, docks for yachts and boats, and more.
On a cul-de-sac with a 52-meter shoreline lies Messi’s Miami property. This sprawling property has it all: several bedrooms, a spa, a gym, a swimming pool, and three parking spaces. The master bedroom at Messi’s Miami property has an area of 150 square meters, which is not surprising given all the rooms and facilities in the house.
According to Compass.com, the expected annual property taxes for this Miami home are $83,400, while monthly homeowners association fees are $500. Property prices in Bay Colony range from $2 million to $20 million or even more.
An elegant kitchen space worthy of a football prince
Every gourmet’s dream kitchen awaits at Lionel Messi’s new Miami mansion. The spacious Italian kitchen features an island with seating for six, an eat-in space, under-cabinet lighting, massive wood cabinets, and high-end appliances. Lori Morris designed Messi’s home, which is both elegant and serene, with unusual, eclectic, and thoughtful objects. Messi was able to realize his ambition of owning this home with the help of Donna and Samuel Simpkin of Compass, as well as Jennifer Abbott of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.
The living room of Messi’s Miami home offers stunning views of the ocean and the pool in the backyard. Many other luxurious features of this mansion include a foyer with two doors, porcelain tile floors, glass and gold chandeliers, and large windows that let in natural light. Natural light, wallpaper with gold details, unusual animal-themed furniture, and charcoal velvet wall panels are just some of the distinctive features of this eight-bedroom residence.
Among many: Messi’s mansion? The Inter Miami CF superstar, who ranks second on the list of highest-paid athletes this year at nearly $130 million, has more than just this place to sleep. In addition to his $5 million Miami condo, Messi owns a $7 million mansion in Barcelona and real estate in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
A contemporary Florida mansion with a coastal Mediterranean design, Messi’s Miami villa is surrounded by palm trees.
