Why Messi's $28M MLS salary is a game-changer
Lionel Messi's $28M salary keeps him MLS's top earner for third straight year, underlining Inter Miami's financial firepower amid salary cap debate.
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Sign inLionel Messi's $28M salary keeps him MLS's top earner for third straight year, underlining Inter Miami's financial firepower amid salary cap debate.
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Lionel Messi's $28M salary keeps him MLS's top earner for third straight year, underlining Inter Miami's financial firepower amid salary cap debate.
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