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Lionel Messi's Salary in MLS

Updated 2026-05-12 22:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer, earning an annual base salary of $25m (£18.5m), more than double that of the next-highest earner.

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Messi remains top MLS earner with salary of £18.5m

Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25m (£18.5m) - more than double that of the North American league's next-highest earner.

2026-05-12 22:14 UTC