Lionel Messi, Inter Miami’s star forward, remains Major League Soccer’s (MLS) highest-paid player, earning a guaranteed $20.4 million—exceeding the combined payrolls of 22 MLS teams.
The league’s total annualised guaranteed compensation for 910 players reached $542.6 million, averaging $5
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Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.
