The Messi Effect: A Billion Dollar Bonanza for MLS? Lionel Messi's recent contract extension with Inter Miami has sent shockwaves throughout the world of professional soccer.
With a base salary doubled to $25 million per year, he becomes one of the highest paid players in the league. Messi's new contract is a significant milestone in the evolution of Major League Soccer (MLS).
His earnings surpass those of the next highest paid player, Son Heung min, by more than twice. This development highlights MLS's growing commercial might and its ability to attract top talent from around the world.