Just 8 Weeks After Arriving in the US, Lionel Messi’s Ridiculous $2,084,385 Advantage Over Stephen Curry Revealed

Since joining Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has taken the United States of America by storm. It has been only eight weeks since his arrival, and he’s already breaking several records. He has completely revolutionized the sport of soccer in the United States and has even outdone some of the biggest names in sports there. Earning a whopping $54,000,000, as revealed by Frank Michael Smith on X (formerly Twitter), Messi is earning $2,084,385 more than Stephen Curry, the greatest shooter in NBA history.

Messi has changed the entire landscape of sports in America. Widely considered the greatest soccer player of all time, he is a celebrity both on and off the pitch. He is one of the most recognizable figures in the world, let alone the country. As such, it has seen his move to Miami come with much fanfare. Even more than what most NBA players get today.

Eight weeks into his move to the US, Lionel Messi is already earning more than Stephen Curry

Lionel Messi’s arrival has instilled a sense of pride in Inter Miami fans. Prior to the same, the team was consistently languishing in the bottom half of the table. However, Messi has reinvigorated the team, bringing new energy and spirit to it, as they remain undefeated since his joining. But, the “Messi-effect” has not been limited to performances on the pitch.

The Argentinian superstar has also brought financial upheaval to the MLS. Since making the move to South Beach, ticket prices have reportedly surged by 1002%. Additionally, the total revenue from ticket sales has crossed the $265,000,000 mark, while Apple TV has also gained 300,000 new subscribers, equating to $29,700,000 in revenue.

So, given how successful his stint has been thus far, it isn’t surprising to learn that he is earning a whopping $54,000,000 this season. Thus, making him the highest-paid player across all the US sports leagues. This includes the NFL, MLB, NHL, and of course, the NBA, where Stephen Curry is earning $2,084,385 less than Messi, as he heads into the 2023-2024 season as the highest-paid player in basketball.

It’s clear to see that Messi is playing on a whole other level by himself. And, it is to be expected, especially given his title as the greatest player to ever grace a soccer pitch. His stay in the United States is sure to only further grow the sport, taking it to even greater heights than he already has.

LeBron James earned $10,500,000 less than Messi despite earning a huge $227 every minute

Stephen Curry isn’t the only being outdone by Lionel Messi. LeBron James, The King, also has no option but to bow down to the greatness of the World Cup winner. According to Forbes, LBJ has a massive $119,500,000 in earnings in 2022, which translates to about $227 per minute. However, this does not compare to Messi, who earned $130,000,000 at the same time.

Taking their salaries, endorsements, and investments into account, this means that Bron, with his $1,000,000,000 net worth earned close to $10,500,000 less than Messi did last year.

As mentioned earlier, it has only been eight weeks since Messi touched down in the USA and he’s already making waves. His reign in Miami has just begun, and once it comes to an end, it will be safe to say, that the sport of soccer will have forever changed.