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Messi Earns $70M, Still Trails Ronaldo's $230M Deal

3/10/2026

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  • Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas says Argentine forward Lionel Messi earns $70–$80 million annually, far less than Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo's $230 million at Al-Nassr.
  • Messi's compensation includes a guaranteed salary of $20.4 million, plus an Inter Miami ownership stake and endorsement deals.
  • Both players remain in good form in leagues.
  • Messi joined Inter Miami after leading Argentina to the 2022 World Cup victory, and Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia.