Messi remains top MLS earner with salary of £18.5m

Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer, earning an annual base salary of $25m, equivalent to £18.5m. His salary is more than double that of the league's next-highest earner. Messi's significant earnings solidify his position as the top-paid player in the North American league. His annual base salary reflects his status as a prominent figure in the sport.

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