Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among the greatest soccer players of this generation. The position that these legends hold in the heart of their fans has been built upon on the back of their consistently phenomenal performances over the years.
The Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo signed for the Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in 2023. The Veteran’s venture into the Middle East has turned out to be a successful one for him so far. The 38-year-old has netted 28 goals for Al-Nassr in just his 32 outings for them till now. The number seven has further contributed nine assists at the club.
On the other hand, his Argentinian counterpart Lionel Messi ventured into the Major League Soccer (MLS) with Inter Miami. The 36-year-old has been consistently delivering for the club since joining in July 2023. In his 14 outings for Inter Miami, the number ten has bagged 11 goals and has further five assists to his tally.
As per the reports, Ronaldo’s annual salary at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr is about $242.4 million. Pertaining to this figure, his monthly wages would land around the mark of $20.2 million. His weekly wages would range close to $5.05 million. CR7’s current contract at Al-Nassr expires on June 30, 2025.
While reports say, Messi’s annual salary figure at MLS’s Inter Miami is around the mark of $54 million. Taking this figure into account, his monthly wages at the club would stand around $4.5 million. The weekly wages of Leo would come to approximately $1.125 million. The Argentinian’s current contract with Inter Miami runs till December 31, 2025.
According to the reports, Leo’s salary at his MLS club is aided by his share in the sale of the club’s shirts. Reports, further reflect, that the veteran also has a stake in MLS’s Apple TV collaboration. Both the sources add up to contribute to his salary at the club.
Lionel Messi’s former teammates at Barcelona Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets’ salary figures at Inter Miami
Leo’s former Barca teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets also play for Inter Miami. The left-back Jordi Alba reportedly rakes in an annual salary of around $9.5 million at the club. The 34-year-old joined the club in July 2023. His current contract with Inter Miami darts till December 2024.
On the other hand, Sergio Busquets reportedly earns an approximate annual salary figure of $10 million at Inter Miami. The 35-year-old also signed for the MLS club in July 2023, with his current contract at the club expiring in December 2025.
It is a noticeable thing that even the combined salaries of both players would fall short of Leo’s salary at the club. But, both Alba and Busquets add a ton of experience to the current Inter Miami team. They being senior players are quite capable of dragging their team out of difficult situations.