Lionel Messi's staggering wage is so big he earns average UK salary in just three hours

Lionel Messi walks through the field during team practice with Argentina; Image: AP Inter Miami has been on a roll since Lionel Messi joined the club. The MLS has been in a massive upward pivot as they continue to dominate the league after being one of the most underperforming franchises. With Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also followed him…

IT'S been 20 glorious years and the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate is still raging on. Loyal fans bordering on obsessive dominate social media backing up their idol - or, more often, tearing down the other. For years, the pair locked horns in LaLiga, fiercely contesting El Clasico as Barcelona and Real Madrid's rivalry was amped up yet…

The moment seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi announced he would head to the U.S. to begin his MLS career, the "Messi effect" immediately took hold. Inter Miami CF's social media following exploded, ticket prices skyrocketed and upcoming fixtures sold out. And all before he even signed a contract. Ahhh, the contract. As the league and club…

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on agreement that would see Neymar return to his former club, according to beIN SPORTS. Neymar remains the most expensive transfer of all time after PSG activated his €222 million release clause, a move which plunged Barcelona into crisis according to the club's economic vice president Eduard…

The Lionel Messi sweepstakes appear are over. The most coveted free agent in soccer history is set to sign with Major League Soccer's Inter Miami. The decision ends weeks of speculation about the Argentine star's future. Messi announced his move in an interview with Mundo Deportivo and Sport. "I made the decision that I'm going to Miami. It is not…

Betting sites believe Lionel Messi's next club is a coin toss between a team in Saudi Arabia and Barcelona. Messi is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain after two seasons in Paris, and there remains intense speculation over where he might end up. A return to Barcelona would be something of a fairy tale and help restore the broken relationship between…

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has revealed Lionel Messi will decide his future in the coming week. Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier confirmed on Thursday that the 35-year-old would leave the club at the end of the season. The Argentine World Cup winner has been linked with a move back to Barcelona, who are reportedly willing to sign…

With Lionel Messi set to leave PSG at the end of the season, rumors have swirled around what his next destination could be. From coming to the United States to play for Inter Miami to taking a lucrative offer in Saudi Arabia, there has been one club that has hung around despite the odds. With Messi reportedly wanting to keep playing Champions…

Former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Emmanuel Petit gave an interview to Legal Sportsbook in which he discussed Paris Saint-Germain's season, as well as the futures of Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi. The recently-appointed France captain is set to stay with the Ligue 1 leaders for at least another year, while it looks as if there is a realistic…

La Liga president Javier Tebas has explained the measures that Barcelona will have to take in order to legally re-sign Lionel Messi this summer. Messi's contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of the season and a new deal is not close. 90min understands that PSG have accepted that the Argentine is likely to leave following a two-year…

Leandro Paredes has revealed that Lionel Messi gave him his Sofascore La Liga 2020/21 Best Player award. Messi is a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, with 10 La Liga titles, four Champions League wins, a Copa America title, and most recently, a World Cup trophy. The Argentine also has several individual trophies, but one of them is now in the hands of…

Barcelona target Lionel Messi has reportedly told his Argentina teammates that he's inclined to extend his contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The 35-year-old's future beyond this season has been a hot topic of discussion, with his deal at the Parc des Princes expiring in three months. As per the Daily Mail, he has held initial discussions…

Lionel Messi bagged his 700th club goal, joining Cristiano Ronaldo as the only other man to achieve the milestone, as he scored in PSG's comfortable win over Marseille Lionel Messi is mobbed after his incredible achievement Lionel Messi scored the 700th club goal of his career in PSG's win on Sunday as he joins Cristiano Ronaldo in the exclusive…

This is an interesting move for both the player and Messi fans all around the world. With online sports betting in Betinasia, bettors can bet on the outcome of football matches worldwide, and many would love to place a cheeky bet on who will come out on top if these two ever play against each other again. Ronaldo's second stint at Manchester United…

Liverpool have plans in place to make one more sensational transfer splash this month with a A-list midfielder in their sights, Chelsea are bidding to sign a former Tottenham winger, while Saturday's Transfer Gossip claims Lionel Messi is heading to Saudi Arabia and will earn wages vastly superior to Cristiano Ronaldo. Liverpool are still hopeful…

Scoring a hat trick is one of the most celebrated accomplishments in football. The scorer makes all the headlines the following day, earns a pat on the back from teammates and even opponents; and most notably, gets to take the match-ball home. Scoring even a single goal is a difficult task, and doing it thrice over the course of a game is nothing…

Barcelona star Eric Garcia is hopeful that Lionel Messi will make a return to the Catalan club from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The Argentine left last summer after the La Liga giants were unable to renew his contract due to La Liga wage cap rules. He joined PSG on a free transfer. Eric Garcia, meanwhile, joined the Catalan club from Manchester City…

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has revealed that plans are in place to discuss Lionel Messi's future with the club. The forward is currently at the World Cup with Argentina and has been a key player for his side in reaching the quarter-finals. Messi has scored three goals and assisted one in his four appearances so far. However, after the…

Saudi Arabia wants to bring together two of football's biggest stars, Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi, in its domestic league. The Portuguese international has already received a multi-million dollar proposal from Saudi Al Nasr and negotiations are advanced, while Saudi football also wants to speak with the Argentina forward after the World Cup,…

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W hen Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi each crossed $100 million in total annual earnings for the first time in 2018, both were in their 30s, at the respective heights of their careers. Kylian Mbappé didn't wait nearly as long, achieving the feat at just 23 years old. Forbes estimates the French superstar will earn $128 million for the 2022-23…

Manchester City remain one of the favourite clubs to land Lionel Messi after Barcelona confirmed that they are unable to sign the Argentine to a new contract - but Manchester United are a long shot for his signature. The footballing world was thrown into shock on Thursday night after the La Liga giants released a statement saying they are'unable to…

With the France captain having refused to sign a contract extension at Paris St-Germain, the French champions are attempting to cash in on their record goalscorer to avoid losing him for nothing next summer. Step forward Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, who shocked the footballing world on Monday with an eye-watering world record bid of £259m for the…

The story you're about to read - a story that will resume on Sunday night when LAFC hosts Inter Miami at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles - began way back in 2008. That was the year Lionel Messi, then a 20-year-old rising star, met LAFC's Carlos Vela, 18 at the time, on a soccer pitch for the first time in Spain's top division, La Liga. It wouldn't be…