Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer for the third straight year with total annual compensation of $20.4 million, greater than the entire payroll of 21 teams.

Inter Miami has five players making $1 million or more this season: Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez and Tadeo Allende.

Lionel Messi remains the MLS's highest-paid player for the third consecutive year, earning over $20.4 million, surpassing the payrolls of 21 other teams. His base salary is $12 million, contributing to Inter Miami's league-leading $46.