Lionel Messi is making a long-term bet in the U.S., which is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup
While Messi, 35, surely could have cashed Saudi riches, don’t be fooled. He’s still following the money, like he always has. The salary attached to his deal isn’t known, but Messi will reportedly also be given an ownership stake in Inter Miami once after his career ends. His deal will likely include a revenue-sharing agreement with Apple, tied to new subscribers signing up to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+, as well as a portion of Adidas’ additional profits resulting from his MLS presence.
If he wasn’t following money, Messi would have spent his final years in Barcelona, the club he joined when he was just 13 years old, the club with which he grew into an all-time great. But under La Liga’s strict financial rules, a deal couldn’t be worked out.
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