Lionel Messi’s legacy extends far beyond his record-breaking performances on the football field. The 38-year-old superstar has transformed his $1.6 billion career earnings into a carefully curated portfolio of luxury properties and hospitality ventures, forming a significant part of his estimated $850 million net worth. As chairman of Edificio Rostower Socimi—a Spanish real estate investment trust (REIT) currently valued at $232 million—Messi oversees a growing empire that includes seven high-end hotels, commercial properties, and an impressive collection of residences stretching from Miami to Ibiza, Paris, and his native Argentina. With seven Ballon d’Or awards, more than two decades of dominance at...

The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has upheld the government’s decision to continue detaining Phi, a 192-foot (58.5-meter) luxury motor yacht built by renowned Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman. The ruling dismisses an appeal from Dalston Projects Ltd., the vessel’s registered owner, allowing the detention to stand under the country’s Russian sanctions framework, according to Superyacht Times. Court Rules Detention Lawful and Proportionate Delivered in 2021, Phi has been impounded in London’s Canary Wharf since March 2022. The yacht was originally seized by then-Transport Secretary Grant Shapps under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, citing that it was allegedly “owned, controlled, or...

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham are soaking up the summer sun in style. The iconic couple, who marked their 26th wedding anniversary earlier this July, were recently spotted relaxing on a private yacht during a scenic vacation in Saint-Tropez, France. On Monday, July 28, David was seen cooling off with a swim before lounging on deck to catch some rays. The 50-year-old former soccer star looked relaxed in navy swim trunks, sporting a clean buzz cut. Meanwhile, Victoria, 51, embodied chic summer elegance in a flowing black maxi dress paired with an oversized sun hat as she enjoyed the Mediterranean...