MESSI EARNS MORE THAN TOTAL TEAM SALARIES AT 22 OF 28 MLS TEAMS

Tue 29 October 2024:

Football superstar and world champion Lionel Messi earns more at his Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami than all football professionals at 22 of the other 28 MLS teams.

Messi, 37, receives a guaranteed income of $20,446,667, as the winner of this year’s MLS regular season, according to figures from an overview published by the players’ union. The union figures do not include payments from sponsors.

At $41.7 million, Miami’s squad maintenance is significantly more expensive than any other in the league. Following them are Toronto with $31.8 million and the two teams from Los Angeles. The LA Galaxy squad costs $22.1 million, while LAFC pays $22 million in salaries.

Apart from these, only the entire team in Nashville ($21.9 million), Cincinnati ($21 million), and Houston ($20.5 million) earn more in total than Messi’s Miami salary.

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Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, was born in Rosario, Argentina, in 1987. Known for his exceptional skill, agility, and vision on the field, he spent nearly his entire career with FC Barcelona, where he set records for the most goals scored and won numerous titles, including 10 La Liga championships and 4 UEFA Champions League titles.

In 2021, financial issues led Barcelona to release him, and he joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) before moving to Inter Miami in 2023.

Internationally, Messi had a long journey to success with Argentina. After several close attempts, he led Argentina to victory in the Copa América in 2021 and finally won the FIFA World Cup in 2022, cementing his legacy. A seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, Messi’s impact extends beyond the pitch; he is a global icon admired for his sportsmanship and modesty.

His move to the U.S. has brought global attention to Major League Soccer, increasing its popularity significantly.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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