# Messi's MLS Salary: A Game-Changer

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Podcast: [Miami Heat News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/miami-heat-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7554106)
Published: 2026-05-12T23:04:36+00:00
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Lionel Messi continues to dominate MLS salary ranks, earning a staggering $150 million total with Inter Miami, including club equity upon retirement. His guaranteed pay of $28.33 million, with a base of $25 million, outearns two-thirds of the leagues teams. Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul also makes waves, earning $9.69 million guaranteed. LAFCs Son Heung-Min and San Diegos Hirving Lozano follow at $11.15 million and $9.3 million, respectively. Inter Miamis roster boasts global stars, with German Berterame at $3.8 million and rookies like Alex Shaw earning as little as $88,000. This payroll strategy reshapes MLS economics, attracting top talent and inflating the top end. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8331c06eebc97974

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