The MLS Players Association (MLSPA) released the annualized salaries of every player in Major League Soccer on Tuesday, the first of two reports they do every season, and to no surprise, Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi was the league’s highest-paid player ... by a long shot. He has topped the charts for the last three seasons, ever since he arrived in south Florida in 2023 to grace Inter Miami with his presence. What may have been a surprise, though, was the giant pay raise Messi received, not because he doesn’t deserve it, but rather, because of the sheer total: $25 million base salary with a $28.3 million guaranteed compensation . Despite being in the twilight of his career, the 38-year-old led Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup last winter, setting a historic postseason record for goal contributions with 15 total, six goals and nine assists. He also became the first player to win back-to-back MLS MVP awards. The lavish salary makes sense. Inter Miami don’t just dole out the cash for Messi, though.…