Messi Doubles MLS Base Salary: Ripples Through Sports and Beyond Lionel Messi's recent move to Major League Soccer (MLS) has sent shockwaves through the sports world, particularly in terms of his reported base salary.
The news comes as a surprise given the already high level of pay for professional athletes in the US.
Understanding the Context of Messi's MLS Salary Deal To put things into perspective, MLS has long been considered one of the lower paying leagues globally, with average player salaries ranging from $60,000 to over $1 million.