He preferred to become a millionaire rather than go to the World Cup with El Tri

The Mexican national team is very close to a new World Cup and with it the possibility of transcending once again in the search for the famous fifth game that they have never been able to achieve. To this end, Gerardo Martino is preparing his players to face the competition in Qatar this November.

When selecting the players, there was a Mexican player who is one of the most talented in his country, but he never felt the need to represent Mexico in the World Cup. Despite the coach's intention to call him up, his response was negative and he preferred to stay at his club, receiving the amount of money he receives and watching the national team from his home.

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The player in question is precisely LAFC striker Carlos Vela. The player stated in an interview with MLS media that he had no intention of participating in Qatar 2022 because his time with the national team is over and he prefers to give the opportunity to other people. Vela assured that he never felt anything spectacular nor did he perform as expected in the short time he represented Mexico.

How much does Carlos Vela earn in MLS?

The Mexican player is one of the highest paid players in the U.S. Soccer League. The player recently qualified to the next round of the MLS playoffs, leaving his compatriot Chicharito Hernandez aside. With the five seasons he has played in Major League Soccer, Carlos Vela has been able to earn a total sum of 25 million dollars.