GOAT: Kolisi chooses sides in Messi vs Ronaldo debate?

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has had an eventful week. Not only has he signed with Racing Metro, but he’s also made a brief trip to the USA. Is he team Messi or Ronaldo?

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Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi covered in Lionel Messi merch

We all know Siyamthanda Kolisi is an avid Liverpool supporter, but who could ever deny an invitation from Lionel Messi to attend an Inter Miami match? Kolisi has seemingly picked his side on the GOAT debate, although perhaps an invitation from Cristiano Ronaldo might be in the post soon.

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MLS SALARIES: Messi, Blom, Hlongwane, Mailula

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Messi coining it

Lionel Messi has almost singlehandedly changed the fortunes of David Beckham’s Inter Miami franchise. He’s steered them to the MLS League Cup, their maiden trophy, scoring 10 goals in seven games. Messi earns $20.4m annually (R390 million) making him the division’s top earner. Former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets earns a cool $1.8m annually (R33.8 million).

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FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS STAR BLOM TAKING HOME R6.2M ANNUALLY

Njabulo Blom is the second-best-paid South African in the MLS, earning $338k annually (R6.4 million) with Minnesota United FC’s Bongokuhle Hlongwane outstripping him with earnings of $610k (R11.6 million). Former Sundowns striker Cassius Mailula earns $291k (R5.5 million) annually. It’s not shabby at all.

**Note all of these are basic guaranteed salaries before bonuses.

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