Messi to earn more from Miami MLS team than any NFL player.

Lionel Messi is set to receive a compensation package worth $50-60 million per year from Inter Miami of Major League Soccer, including equity in the franchise, making him the highest-paid football player in the US. The NFL's salary cap prevents players like Patrick Mahomes from receiving what they deserve, while the MLS's Beckham Rule allows for the rules to be disregarded to attract star players. The NFL grows its own stars and keeps them from getting truly and fairly compensated, while the MLS acknowledges the inherent value of star players.