Being a soccer star pays well and brings a way of life that many of us might never know, from expensive cars to lavish holidays and luxury homes.
Here are some of the most extravagant homes owned by some of the world’s wealthiest footballers:
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- Thierry Henry ($7.7 million) This 3 storey dream home features a swimming pool, bar, cinema and at one stage was going to contain an aquarium.
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- Mario Balotelli ($5.2 million) Balotelli’s luxurious home boasts 4 bedrooms, a private theatre, swimming pool and wine cellar
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- Lionel Messi ($5 million) Designed in the shape of a football on a soccer field, Messi’s luxurious home will have all the usuals including a swimming pool, spa and private cinema as well as solar panels on the roof
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- Kaka ($3 million) Purchased in 2009 and coming in at 1500 square feet, Kaka’s house is one impressive home.
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- Frank Lampard ($8.9 million) This luxurious property is spread over 2 acres of land and boasts 6 bedrooms and a 3 car garage.
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- Wayne Rooney ($17.3 million) Looking more like a palace than a home, Rooney’s mansion has a sports museum, indoor pool, landscaped gardens, a home theater, jacuzzi and a golf simulator.
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- Andres Iniesta ($4.6 million) Built in 2005, Iniesta’s house might not look like much from the outside but boasts 5 bedrooms and a small swimming pool.
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- David Beckham ($50 million) Known as Beckingham Palace II, this Kensington property is spread over 5 floors and 9000 square feet. It has 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a gym, a spa, four nail bars and more inside.
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- Didier Drogba ($14.5 million) 8600 square feet, 7 bedrooms and a private trophy room are just some of the features of this extravagant home.
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- Cristiano Ronaldo ($6 million) Ronaldo’s house has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, private theatre, aquarium and gym.
