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Wolverhampton Wanderers and manager Gary O’Neil have been handed a huge injury blow to a “superb” player, the BBC reports.

Wolves still awaiting first Premier League win

The Old Gold haven’t had the best of starts to the new campaign, picking up just one Premier League point in their first five games. O’Neil’s side suffered defeats to Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle while picking up their only point at Nottingham Forest prior to Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa.

It looked as if Wolves would come away with more points to add to their tally after Matheus Cunha put the visitors in front during the first half. However, goals from Ollie Watkins, Ezri Konsa and Jhon Duran ensured Wolves’ poor start to the season would continue.

As can be seen, Wolves made the trip to Villa Park without a number of players due to injury, and unfortunately, that list has now grown.

Wolves injury update on Yerson Mosquera

Another who joined the treatment table on the weekend was defender Yerson Mosquera. The Colombian had played every minute of league action before having to go off injured in the closing stages of Saturday’s 3-1 defeat with a knee issue.

Now, an update has emerged from Molineux. Relayed by the BBC, Wolves’ head of high performance Phil Hayward said that is it unlikely Mosquera will play again this season and requires surgery.

“Yerson has now had all of the various assessments and scans which unfortunately confirm injuries to the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). We will be visiting specialists in the coming days to finalise the plan for surgery; this will take place in the next two weeks. Timescales are difficult to state prior to surgery but it is highly unlikely he will feature again this season.”

It seemed as if this season would be a breakthrough campaign in England for Mosquera, who only made one appearance for the club prior to the beginning of the campaign, despite joining in 2021. In recent years, the defender has been out on loan to Cincinnati and Villarreal, with Wolves’ pathway manager Steve Davis hailing Mosquera during his time in the USA last year.

“He’s done really well. He’s playing every week, scored a couple of goals, got a couple of assists, and he has been one of the outstanding defenders in the MLS, so it’s been a brilliant loan for him.

“Even from the 45-minute conversation I had with him you could see how happy he was being out there. I know they’ve got six or seven Spanish speaking boys in the squad, so that ability to be able to communicate and tell people how you are and how you feel is important.

“But then he’s got American coaches, staff and players, so he’s also been able to improve his English, and I was actually able to have a conversation with him and understand him! He’s always smiling and he’s a superb character. He’s only 22, so he’s still a young boy, but you can see that he’s grown and he’s growing up being out there and making new friends has given him that opportunity to really establish himself.”

Erik ten Hag is a leading candidate to replace Nuri Sahin as Borussia Dortmund coach should the club decide to sack him in the next few days.

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• Sahin under fire amid Dortmund struggles
• May be sacked if they lose next match
• Ten Hag among options to take his place

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Dortmund suffered a 2-0 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday, their seventh in 18 Bundesliga matches this season, and pressure is building on Sahin. The ex-midfielder replaced Edin Terzic in the summer but their dismal form leaves him hanging by a thread, with in Germany reporting he will be dismissed if they do not win their next match.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The report says that Ten Hag is one of the top candidates Dortmund could choose to replace Sahin, with the Dutch coach out of work since his November sacking by Manchester United. The 54-year-old has already worked in Germany having coached Bayern Munich II while Pep Guardiola was in charge of the senior team. He then returned to his homeland to coach Utrecht and Ajax before moving on to the Old Trafford job.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Germany assistant coach and former Bayern striker Sandro Wagner is also being considered by the Bundesliga team while Sebastian Hoeness, currently impressing at Stuttgart, is another option.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR DORTMUND?

  Sahin has been warned that his side "need" a win by managing director Lars Ricken ahead of their match against Bologna in the Champions League on Tuesday. Failure to collect three points could see him pushed out before his maiden season is over.

Ousmane Dembele etched his name into Paris Saint-Germain's history by netting three goals against Brest, which was his second hat-trick of the week.

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• Dembele scored three goals against Stuttgart in UCL
• Followed that up with another hat-trick against Brest
• French forward sets incredible record with the Parisians

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Dembele’s remarkable goal-scoring week began with a stunning hat-trick against Stuttgart in the Champions League on Wednesday. He followed that up with another three-goal performance in Ligue 1, marking a personal milestone in what has been the most prolific season of his career. Despite the club boasting legendary strikers such as Kylian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, none had previously managed back-to-back hat-tricks in PSG colours.

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  WHAT DEMBELE SAID

  After the match, Dembele credited his recent success to his positioning and role in the squad.

  "I'm well placed, I'm in the role of number nine and I have to score goals. It was a game where I played a bit of a carrot behind the defence," Dembele said.

  While celebrating his individual accomplishment, the French winger was quick to emphasize the importance of his teammates’ contributions. He specifically highlighted the quality of service he received, particularly from Kang-In Lee, who provided an assist for one of his goals.

  "I think you have to congratulate the team and especially the passers. Because on the first goal, all I had to do was push it home. And on the third, Kang-In's pass was exceptional," Dembele said.

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Dembele’s heroics helped PSG secure their 15th league victory of the season, bringing them to 50 points from 20 matches. Their commanding lead at the top of the table now stands at 13 points over second-placed Marseille, though their rivals have a game in hand. With the Ligue 1 title race seemingly in their control, PSG is well on track to clinch their fourth consecutive domestic championship.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR PSG?

  The league leaders will now prepare for their upcoming home fixture against Monaco on Friday, where they will look to further solidify their grip on the title by clinching another three points.

Sometimes, in the world of football, players that make big money moves are judged through an unfair lense, purely because of their transfer fee. Chelsea know that all too well.

This can often come back to bite many pundits, as they make bold shouts about players being a “flop” too early, only for them to prove people wrong, find their feet and excel.

Teams such as Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and even Arsenal have been known to spend big fees on players, meaning we have seen this a fair amount in recent years.

Some big examples of this in the past few years are Jack Grealish, David Raya, and Marc Cucurella. But Jamie Carragher is the latest pundit to be subject to this, after a comment he made in August 2023.

What Carragher said about Caicedo

Moises Caicedo joined Chelsea from Brighton for a British record transfer fee of around £115m, signing an eight-year deal for the Blues.

Carragher, whilst covering the Chelsea vs West Ham game on Sky Sports, labelled Caicedo’s debut a “nightmare”, as he came from the bench, giving away a penalty late in the game.

Many fans took to social media after this, brandishing the mega-money man as a “flop” already, but the 22-year-old midfielder bounced back, having a brilliant second half of the season, and becoming one of Chelsea’s most important players under Mauricio Pochettino.

Caicedo made 48 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions last season, scoring once, providing four assists, and contributing to 11 clean sheets in his 3,899 minutes played. Perhaps his highlight of the season came with his halfway-line finish against Bournemouth on the last day, as Chelsea won 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

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Caicedo 2024/25 impact so far

Under new manager Enzo Maresca, Caicedo is already showing how important he is, playing as a holding midfielder, but having a number of different responsibilities during a game. Maresca will often invert one of his fullbacks alongside the Ecuadorian, giving the pair a lot of the build-up responsibilities.

Perhaps his biggest responsibility is to protect Chelsea in transition, mopping up danger between the lines. The 22-year-old is averaging 2.76 tackles per 90 this season, compared to just 1.13 last campaign, showing his importance in this aspect of the game.

With the consistent injury issues of Roméo Lavia, who also signed in the summer of 2023 for a fee of around £58m, Caicedo’s importance has only been amplified this season, especially seen in his performance against West Ham, where he won ten of his 12 ground duels, and made a whopping eight tackles in the game.

Maresca clearly sees Caicedo as one of his key players, having already started seven of Chelsea’s nine games in all competitions, totalling 637 minutes this season. This is more than the 555 minutes of Cole Palmer, which begs the question, who is more important for the Blues?

Caicedo vs Palmer

Palmer has already scored six and provided four assists in his eight appearances, coming off the back of his stellar 2023/24 campaign, where the 22-year-old scored 27 goals and provided 15 assists in 48 games across all competition.

The English midfielder/attacker is coming off the back of a Premier League record-breaking game, where he scored four goals in the first half, the first time this has ever been done in Premier League history.

The problem when comparing these two players is that their stats reflect their role in the team, making it hard to draw comparisons as to which is contributing most in their role. Caicedo winning 4.14 tackles per 90, and making 1.72 interceptions, is allowing Chelsea to regain possession, kick-start attacks, and protect their own goal, allowing them to concede fewer.

Palmer, on the other hand, is the main source of creation for Maresca’s side, making 3.04 key passes per 90, taking 3.04 shots per 90, and, of course, contributing with goals and assists, scoring 1.07 per 90, and assisting 0.71 per 90.

The argument to be made for Caicedo being more important to the team is the fact he has more touches on the ball (66.7 touches per 90, compared to Palmer’s 48.4), and has the responsibility of progressing play into those attack-minded players, who can then work their magic.

If the former Brighton man wasn’t winning the ball back as often as he is, playing forwards, and allowing stars like Palmer to shine, everything would fall flat, and Chelsea would struggle to control games, or even generate attacks.

This isn’t to say other Chelsea players haven’t had brilliant starts to the season, as Levi Colwill is another that has really impressed for Maresca at the start of this new season, being given more on-ball responsibilities, allowing him to play progressive passes through the lines, and showcase his passing ability.

Since the arrival of Maresca, Colwill is averaging ten more passes attempted per 90, 3.67 progressive passes per 90, and more long balls per 90, showing the license he now has to fully utilise his passing range to benefit the side.

Whilst the argument for who is Chelsea’s most important player could be made for both Colwill and, of course, Palmer, especially after scoring four goals on the weekend, Caicedo is currently the Blues’ most important player, as without him, Maresca’s side would struggle in all phases of the game, which is telling of the impact the Ecuadorian has on the team, week in, week out.

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Al-Nassr's newest signing Jhon Duran has arrived and in fine fashion, as the Colombian scored twice to lead his new side to a 3-0 win over Al-Feiha.

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• Al-Nassr win 3-0 over Al-Feiha
• Jhon Duran scores twice on debut
• Ronaldo scores first as a 40-year-old

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  Al-Nassr made a statement winter signing as the Saudi Pro League side signed striker Jhon Duran from Aston Villa for a reported fee of €77 million (£64m/$79m). The Colombian striker made his debut against relegation battlers Al-Feiha at Al-Awwal Park and showed exactly why he has been signed.

  Duran started in a two-striker partnership alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, who celebrated his 40th birthday on the eve of the clash. After a strong start from the hosts, Al-Feiha looked to gain some momentum before Sadio Mane wrestled the ball away from a midfielder and found Duran in a crowded space. However, the Colombian's quick feet managed to open up some space in front of him before he lashed a shot past Orlando Mosquera to open his account for the nine-time Saudi Pro League champions. Stefano Pioli's men took a 1-0 lead in at half-time as they looked to pass Al-Qadsiah in the standings.

  The host seemed to not be on their best show as Al-Feiha threatened to equalise multiple times, however, Mane found Duran yet again in the 72nd minute as Al-Nassr found space on the counter before the Colombian bobbled the ball past Mosquera and into the back of the net to double the hosts lead. Ronaldo then managed to grab his 16th league goal of the season after right-back Nawaf Boushal found the captain with a cutback in open space in the box.

  Al-Nassr secured their three points and leapt over Al-Qadsiah into third place in the Saudi Pro League standings, eight points behind leaders Al-Ittihad.

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  THE MVP

  Duran's move to Al-Nassr had raised a lot of questions from fans in England over the Colombian's commitment as the 21-year-old may be set to spend the early peak of his career outside of Europe. However, the striker has not let the doubt weigh over his mind and has shown his absolute quality with a brace on his debut with his new side.

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  THE BIG LOSER

  Angelo has been one of the key performers for Pioli this season as the Brazilian operated in an advanced attacking midfielder role before today. However, with the Italian shifting to a 4-4-2 system to incorporate both Ronaldo and Duran together, Angelo was shifted to a right-wing role and failed to show his usual class on the field, which could hint at his struggles in Pioli's new system.

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• WHAT COMES NEXT?

  Al-Nassr will return to action when they take on fellow Asian Champions League aspirants Al-Ahli on Thursday, February 13 as they look to open up some gap between themselves and the competition.

Looking ahead to the future and perhaps replacing Virgil van Dijk in the long-term, Liverpool are reportedly battling Atletico Madrid to sign a La Liga defender who won Olympic gold in the summer.

Liverpool transfer news

Unsurprisingly, Liverpool’s focus has been on renewing certain contracts in recent weeks, with fresh terms agreed with Jarell Quansah and a new contract for Ibrahima Konate also reportedly on the cards. The same can’t be said for the three big names, however. Those, of course, being Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, who could deal the Reds a major blow by departing as free agents next summer.

After putting pen to paper on a new deal, Quansah told Liverpool’s official website: “I couldn’t be happier at this minute. I think the way the new manager has come in, his coaching style has definitely been a massive part of that and I think it is the best club in the world for me to develop at and become a better player.

“I think the players around me, who I’m looking to work hard off and listen to, I think they’re the best in the position at the minute. So, like I said, there is probably no better place I could be.”

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He is regarded as a superb talent

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With the defender’s long-term future sealed, the Reds have now seemingly turned their attention towards handing him a centre-back partner in the years to come. According to reports in Spain, Michael Edwards is now battling Atletico Madrid to sign Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia in 2025, with the Spanish club reportedly valuing their 20-year-old at just €30m (£25m) amid financial concerns.

Mosquera, now an Olympic gold medalist after winning with Spain in Paris 2024, has played every minute for Valencia so far this season and the only way seems up from here.

Mosquera could become Van Dijk heir

Whilst he doesn’t have the experience to step straight into Van Dijk’s role, especially if it is to be as early as next summer, Mosquera may well be the heir to the Dutchman’s throne that the Reds so desperately need for years to come. Standing out in an otherwise poor Valencia side sitting inside La Liga’s relegation zone, Mosquera would be easing his side’s financial woes whilst making his biggest move yet if he swapped Spain for Liverpool.

The numbers show that Mosquera still has a long way to go if he wants to match Van Dijk’s outrageous passing range, but they also highlight just how talented the young defender already is off the ball. Almost matching Van Dijk for ball recoveries, if Mosquera can now step into a side that play on the front foot, then that passing ability should come over time to create a complete player.

When 2025 arrives, Liverpool would certainly be wise to make their move for the Valencia star.

Still unsatisfied with the current squad, INEOS have reportedly turned their attention back towards the transfer market and are expected to make their first move to sign one particular Manchester United target.

Man Utd transfer news

On paper, Manchester United enjoyed an incredibly successful summer transfer window. They beat Real Madrid to Leny Yoro, boosted their frontline with Joshua Zirkzee, added their back line with the arrivals of Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt and then rounded things off with Manuel Ugarte to end Casemiro’s run in the side. All that was left for Erik ten Hag to do was form a side capable of returning to the Premier League’s top four.

Goldbridge called the deal crazy: Man Utd star is now their "best signing"

He has been superb this season for Manchester United.

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Joe Nuttall

Oct 10, 2024

So far, however, what looked good on paper has proved to be anything but on the pitch to culminate in Manchester United’s worst start to a season in Premier League history, somehow eclipsing last season’s dire opening.

The pressure, as a result, is mounting on Ten Hag, but INEOS look set to give the Dutchman more time before then turning their attention back towards the transfer window for further reinforcements.

According to reports in Spain, INEOS and Man Utd are expected to make their first move to sign Rodrigo de Paul from Atletico Madrid, who could part ways with their Argentine midfielder to hand Manchester United an ideal partner for Ugarte in 2025.

The 30-year-old would go against the Red Devils’ new transfer policy which aims to avoid players who are at the back end of their peaks, but the experience of a World Cup winner could see those at Old Trafford make an exception to the rule.

"Superb" De Paul can solve Man Utd problem

Whilst there was some belief that the introduction of Ugarte may solve Manchester United’s midfield problem once and for all, the former Paris Saint-Germain star was always unlikely to complete that task on his own. Instead, it’s the addition of De Paul alongside the Uruguay international that could form the midfield that Ten Hag so desperately needs at his disposal.

The numbers indicate that Ugarte and De Paul would provide quite the balance at the heart of United’s midfield, with both players counteracting their weaknesses on and off the ball in ideal fashion. Where Ugarte struggles to progress play, De Paul thrives. Meanwhile, where the Argentine is weaker defensively, the Manchester United man is a statistically excellent ball-winner.

Dubbed “superb” by journalist Zach Lowy, those at Old Trafford would be wise to make their move for the De Paul, valued at £25m by Transfermarkt, should the opportunity arise. Whether or not Ten Hag is still the man in charge to potentially welcome De Paul and other fresh faces remains to be seen, however.

There is a strong soccer presence in Sportico's ranking of the world's top paid athletes, with both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the top five

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• Sportico's top 100 athletes includes 12 soccer players
• Lionel Messi the only MLS presence in top 100
• Cristiano Ronaldo ($260million) makes nearly double No.2 Stephen Curry

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• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The highest-paid athletes in spots list featured a strong soccer contingent, with 12 total and five of the top 10 participating in the sport. Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way, pulling in $260 million annually. Lionel Messi, of Inter Miami, comes in at No.4, with $135 million of total earnings. Neymar (No.6), Karim Benzema (No.8) and Kylian Mbappe (No.9) round out the top 10. There are no women athletes or American soccer players on the list.

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  The top 100 athletes earned just over $6 billion last year, a rise of 14 percent from the previous 12 months. A quarter of the earnings came from endorsements.

  Top 10 Earners:

  Name	Earnings (in $M)
  Cristiano Ronaldo	260.0
  Stephen Curry	153.8
  Tyson Fury	147.0
  Lionel Messi	135.0
  LeBron James	133.2
  Neymar	133.0
  Oleksandr Usyk	122.0
  Karim Benzema	116.0
  Kylian Mbappé	110.0
  Jon Rahm	105.8

  The list includes a strong presence from the emerging Saudi Pro League. Of the 12 soccer players on the list, five either played or currently play in the Middle East's top division. Al-Nassr and Real Madrid are the two clubs that appear the most often, with two players apiece in the ranking.

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  Ronaldo has consistently been among the top earners in the world. He has made over $100m for eight straight years, and more than $200m for two years in a row. Messi pulled in the most from his endorsements, with $75m going into his bank account from various deals.

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• WHAT'S NEXT FOR RONALDO, MESSI

  Messi's Inter play in their first competitive fixture of 2025 when they travel to Sporting KC on Feb. 18. Ronaldo's Al-Nassr plays in the AFC Champions League Monday.

Arsenal made it two wins from three in the Champions League this season, securing a 1-0 win over Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates last night.

Mikel Arteta’s side never really looked as though they got themselves out of second gear, and struggled to really secure the victory in a convincing manner.

The only goal came after Gabriel Martinelli’s superb effort cannoned off the base of the post onto the back of the helpless Dmytro Riznyk and into the back of the net.

The Gunners registered a total of 13 shots in North London, but were unable to add to their tally, having to settle for a hard-fought 1-0 victory.

As a result, Arteta’s side remain unbeaten in Europe so far this season, still yet to concede a goal after their first three outings, looking in a strong position to advance to the knockout stages.

However, the result could’ve been more convincing had numerous players taken the chances they had been presented with during the meeting.

Leandro Trossard’s stats against Shakhtar

After failing to make a huge impact in the weekend’s defeat to Bournemouth – notably giving the ball away for William Saliba’s sending off – forward Leandro Trossard was handed an opportunity last night to impress from the off.

However, the Belgian endured a night to forget, producing some poor figures during the defeat and looking a shadow of his former self – which saw him bag 17 goals in all competitions last campaign.

The 29-year-old featured for a total of 87 minutes last night, managing just 38 touches in the process, completing only 21 passes and losing possession seven times in an all-round wasteful display.

Despite his lack of impact throughout the encounter, he was handed a chance to get himself on the scoresheet, stepping up to take the penalty during the closing stages.

However, Trossard had his tame effort saved by Riznyk, looking caught in two minds whether to go down the middle or place the ball to the goalkeeper’s left.

It was an all-around disappointing night for the Gunners’ number 19, but he wasn’t alone in producing a below-par performance for Arteta’s side.

The man who was just as poor as Trossard

Despite being named as a substitute at the weekend, striker Gabriel Jesus was recalled to the starting lineup, and was even named as Arteta’s captain for the Champions League clash at the Emirates.

However, the Brazilian wouldn’t feature in his natural centre-forward role, but instead on the right-hand side of Arsenal’s attack, covering for the injured Bukayo Saka.

Whilst the recall could’ve handed Jesus that confidence boost he so desperately needed, he was unable to change his fortunes of late, once again failing to impress.

During his 68-minute display, the 27-year-old only completed one of his attempted crosses and lost possession 12 times as he often looked wasteful when in possession.

Jesus’ wastefulness translated into his chances in front of goal, missing one big chance after firing his one-on-one opportunity straight at the legs of the opposition ‘keeper.

As a result, Football London’s Kaya Kaynak handed the Brazilian a 5/10 match rating, an indication of how poor he was during the European victory.

This Sunday, Arsenal host the in-form Liverpool at the Emirates, desperate to continue their winning record and give them the best chance of competing for the Premier League title this season.

However, Jesus must be nowhere near the starting lineup, with every Gunner praying that Saka will be fit enough to return for the huge clash.

Arsenal may explore quick January deal for £40m star after Saka injury

The Englishman caused a scare after withdrawing from international duty.

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Oct 22, 2024

How much do the Inter Miami players earn annually and who receives the most into their account?

Since David Beckham became a co-owner of Inter Miami, the club has experienced a remarkable rise, both on and off the field. Beckham’s involvement alone catapulted Miami into the spotlight, turning the city into a major MLS hub.

Today, the club is home to some of the biggest names in football, further elevating its profile and taking its sporting standards to new heights. With stars like Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba now gracing the pitch for the Herons, one could even liken Inter Miami to a mini Barcelona.

There's no doubt that Messi takes home the biggest paycheck. But who else is among the highest earners at the Chase Stadium this season? And who is on the opposite end of the spectrum?

GOAL delved into the numbers from Capology and found out!

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  Goalkeepers

  Inter Miami have just two senior goalkeepers in their squad; Drake Callender is the highest-paid, while Argentina's Oscar Ustari is the lowest-paid keeper at the Chase Stadium.

  Name	Salary
  Drake Callender	$349,992
  Oscar Ustari	$89,716

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  Defenders

  No surprises here as Jordi Alba is the highest-paid defender at Inter Miami. He is also one of the highest-paid players in his position in the entire league.

  Tomas Aviles takes the number two spot, while David Martinez and Marcelo Weigandt are the joint-third highest-paid Miami defenders.

  The teenage pair of Tyler Hall and Israel Boatwright are the lowest-paid defenders at the club.

  Name	Salary
  Jordi Alba	$1,500,000
  Tomas Aviles	$384,996
  David Martinez	$150,000
  Marcelo Weigandt	$150,000
  Ian Fray	$125,000
  Ryan Sailor	$89,716
  Noah Allen	$89,716
  Tyler Hall	$71,401
  Israel Boatwright	$71,401

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  Midfielders

  Another position where there shouldn't be any surprises as Sergio Busquets is the highest-paid midfielder at Inter Miami, with Julian Dressel taking the second spot.

  Name	Salary
  Sergio Busquets	$8,774,996
  Julian Dressel	$1,092,069
  Facundo Farias	$650,000
  Federico Redondo	$255,000
  Benjamin Cremaschi	$202,216
  Yannick Bright	$74,426

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  Attackers

  Was there ever really any doubt? Lionel Messi is not just the highest-paid attacker or player at Inter Miami, but the highest-paid player in the entire MLS with a jaw-dropping $12m salary. In fact, according to information on Capology, he is earning more than the overall payrolls of as many as 18 clubs in North America's top tier!

  As expected, Luis Suarez finds himself in second position, with Robert Taylor taking the third spot.

  Brazilian talent Leo Afonso is the lowest-paid player in Miami's front line.

  Name	Salary
  Lionel Messi	$12,000,000
  Luis Suarez	$1,500,000
  Robert Taylor	$650,000
  Leo Afonso	$71,401
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