Lionel Messi remains the highest-earning player in MLS, remaining on his league-record $20.4 million guaranteed compensation. As is the case with all players, this number only reflects the amount owed to him by Inter Miami.

Two years after joining Inter Miami, Lionel Messi's salary continues to overwhelm everyone else in MLS. Per financial details from the MLS Players Association obtained by The Athletic's Jeff Reuter, the 38-year-old's guaranteed salary from the Herons is $20.4 million.

Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer for the third straight year with total annual compensation of $20,446,667, greater than the entire payroll of 21 teams.Messi's base compensation is $12 million,