According to WIRED, football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are expanding their business interests into the technology sector, with investments spanning artificial intelligence, health tech, and various startups. The article indicates both players are building substantial tech portfolios as they look beyond their playing careers.
In contrast, Mohamed Salah is pursuing what WIRED describes as “a more traditional route” in his business ventures outside of football. The publication notes this divergence in investment strategies among three of the sport’s biggest names, though specific details about the nature of Salah’s traditional investments were not provided in the source material.
The trend reflects a broader pattern of high-profile athletes diversifying their portfolios into emerging technology sectors, particularly artificial intelligence and health-related technologies. However, the article suggests different approaches to post-football business planning among elite players in the sport.