Lionel Messi Remains MLS Salary King

Lionel Messi's 2024 salary exceeds the payrolls of 22 MLS teams
The Inter Miami star's $20.4 million in total compensation for 2024 dwarfs the team payrolls of most MLS franchises.
Lionel Messi's MLS Compensation Exceeds 22 Team Payrolls in Latest League Salary Data
Lionel Messi's decision to come to the United States and play in Major League Soccer as arguably the greatest player in the sport's history gave the
Lionel Messi still atop MLS salary spend, while five teams boast a new top earner
Five teams have a new top earner: Atlanta United ( Aleksey Miranchuk, $3.7 million), the Chicago Fire ( Hugo Cuypers, $3.5 million), the LA Galaxy ( Riqui Puig, $4.6 million), Los Angeles FC ( Olivier Giroud, $3.68 million) and St. Louis City ( Marcel Hartel, $2.2 million).
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami lead way as MLS salaries rise
Lionel Messi remains MLS' highest-paid player, with an annual guaranteed compensation of $20.4 million, the MLS Players Association announced Thursday.
Analysis
Lionel Messi is MLS’s best player, but is he the MVP?
Lionel Messi’s statistics with Inter Miami are ridiculous. His highlights demand multiple viewings. But his MVP case has become a hot debate in MLS circles.
Miami’s Lionel Messi earned more than 22 other MLS teams’ payrolls in 2024
Lionel Messi earned more than the entire payrolls of 22 other Major League Soccer teams, and Olivier Giroud has a $3,675,000 in annualized total compensation under the contract he signed to join Los Angeles FC in July.
Messi’s salary tops 22 other entire MLS payrolls. Here’s the full Inter Miami salary list
It remains to be seen whether Lionel Messi will lift an MLS Cup trophy with his Inter Miami teammates or win league MVP, but one thing is certain: The Argentine legend will finish the 2024 season as the highest-paid player in MLS history,
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Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez Among Finalists for 2024 Landon Donovan MLS MVP Award
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Messi leads list of MLS MVP finalists, with Inter Milan teammate Suarez also among 5 players
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🎖️ MLS announces year-end awards finalists including MVP
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Here's how much Nashville SC players made this season according to the MLS salary guide
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Messi and Inter Miami will take on Atlanta United in an MLS Cup playoff opener
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi played in only one Major League Soccer loss in 2024. It was at home against Atlanta United.
Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez among finalists for MLS MVP award
Major League Soccer named Lionel Messi a finalist for the 2024 MLS MVP award, joining his Inter Miami CF teammate Luis Suárez ...