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Added to the Miami "Inter" team, forward Lionel Messi immediately became the highest-paid athlete among local stars.
Preparing to celebrate his 36th birthday soon, the veteran will earn up to 54 million US dollars during the season.
This means that the Argentine will leave behind basketball player Jimmy Butler (38 million), American football representative Tyreek Hill (30 million), and baseball player Jorge Soler (15 million).
L. Messi has signed a contract with "Inter" for a year and a half, with a possibility to extend cooperation for another year.
