Lionel Messi’s entrance into Major League Soccer (MLS) with Inter Miami has rewritten financial records. According to the MLS Players Association, Messi’s contract features a $12 million base salary, setting a league record, while his guaranteed compensation surpasses $20.4 million. However, these figures only hint at the immense earnings Messi will accrue during his MLS tenure.
Beyond his playing salary, his income is projected to reach between $50 million and $60 million annually. This financial windfall will stem from lucrative endorsements with Adidas and Fanatics, a share of subscription sales from Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass, and ownership equity in Inter Miami. If these estimates hold true, Messi could join America’s highest-paid athletes, such as Stephen Curry, Joe Burrow, and Justin Verlander.
Despite Miami’s substantial investments, both the team and the Galaxy are expected to miss the playoffs this season, despite having the league’s top payroll at $39.4 million. The MLS has experienced a steady increase in salaries, with more players now earning over $1 million annually. The average MLS salary has risen by more than $120,000 over the last two seasons and is likely to increase further.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
This season he played in total 5 times for 282 minutes for Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi scored 1 goal for Inter Miami. He procured twice assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 14th in Major League Soccer. In the last match Inter Miami drew 2-2 against Charlotte.
Inter Miami performance and stats
Inter Miami is currently 14th in the Major League Soccer with 34 points.
In the last 33 games, it has won 9 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 17 times. In its last match, Inter Miami drawn 2-2 against Charlotte.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 41 goals and conceding 53.
Inter Miami will play the next match in Major League Soccer against Charlotte on Saturday 21st of October in Charlotte.