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Iconic Messi Napkin Sells for $965,000 as MLS Salary Surpasses Most Teams’ Payrolls

The Messi Effect
The Messi Effect
Episode • May 20, 2024 • 8m
The napkin that kickstarted Lionel Messi’s career at Barcelona sold for $965,000 at auction. Meanwhile, Messi's $20.4 million annual salary with Inter Miami exceeds the payrolls of most MLS teams. 

Will Messi play against the Vancouver Whitecaps amid injury and turf concerns?