Messi’s Media Aversion Limits His Own Portfolio, Notes Andres Cantor

BusinessSportsMoneyMessi’s Media Aversion Limits His Own Portfolio, Notes Andres CantorByIan Nicholas Quillen,Contributor.Follow AuthorMay 12, 2026, 09:47am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Andres Cantor speaks during the FIFA World Cup 2026 official match schedule announcement on December 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)FIFA via Getty ImagesThe recent debate regarding whether Lionel Messi should behave like other stars in American sports and make himself regularly available to local media covering Inter Miami is totally fair.But as Telemundo’s Andres Cantor notes, there is little reason to believe Messi’s aversion is anything other than a genuine personality quirk, and one that likely blunts his own total earnings and weal.In a video interview on Monday, the famed Argentine-American play-by-play man noted in particular the clash between the reputation of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the field, and their earnings off of it.After more than a decade of near-even competition, Messi’s Copa America and World Cup triumphs with Argentina in 2021 and 2022, respectively, have put the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner in a clear late-career lead for all but the most die-hard Portugal or Real Madrid fans. Yet it’s Ronaldo who holds the slight total wealth edge, estimated by some analysts to be north of $1 billion.MORE FOR YOU“If Messi would’ve had the charisma of Cristiano, he’s a billionaire already,” Cantor said. “But I think he’s fine the way he is."He admitted last week that he understands perfect English but he’s shy on speaking it. It’s really hard – I always try to figure how a person of that stature and that notoriety and being the most known person lives. So I think he’s doing fine.”Messi, The Shohei Of Soccer?Cantor clearly can’t and won’t claim to be neutral. He admits that calling Argentina matches...