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Lionel Messi is officially the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer history.Messi will make $20,446,667 in guaranteed compensation in 2023, with a base salary of $12 million, according to the MLS Players Association in its traditional second salary release of the season. Lorenzo Insigne, Toronto FC’s Italian star, is the next-highest earner at $15.4 million in guaranteed compensation, which is also the second-highest salary in MLS history.Only 14 players have earned more across their careers in MLS than the $20.45 million Messi will make in his first season in the league. Miami pays Messi more than the entire wage bill of 25 MLS franchises, with Toronto, LA Galaxy and LAFC the only exceptions. Messi’s high salary comes as no surprise, but it’s important to dive into what these salary numbers mean. Click below for Paul Tenorio and Jeff Rueter's piece, including some brilliant graphics. ....