Lionel Messi tops MLS salary list again
Key takeaways
- According to media reports, the Inter Miami star’s base annual salary has risen to $25 million, with his total guaranteed compensation—including bonuses and other benefits—reaching $28.3 million.
- Data revealed that Lionel Messi’s earnings are more than double those of the league’s next highest-paid player.
- Figures released by the MLS Players Association indicate that Lionel Messi, who joined Inter Miami in 2023, is contracted to remain with the club through the 2028 season.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize MIAMI: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has once again retained his title as the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer (MLS), following a significant increase in his annual salary.
According to media reports, the Inter Miami star’s base annual salary has risen to $25 million, with his total guaranteed compensation—including bonuses and other benefits—reaching $28.3 million.
Data revealed that Lionel Messi’s earnings are more than double those of the league’s next highest-paid player. Currently, Lorenzo Insigne follows on the list, earning significantly less than the Argentine captain. (Note: Son Heung-min is not an MLS player; most reports cite Insigne or Sergio Busquets in the top rankings.)