While Messi earned 35 million, the salary of the disrespectful Ugarte in PSG

The Argentine National Team lost undefeated in the South American Qualifiers. The national team was living a dream since winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. After that final against France on December 18, 2022, the Albiceleste had won all of its games without conceding a single goal until this Thursday. In total, those led by Lionel Scaloni won eight wins in a row and now the score returned to zero after the 2-0 defeat against Uruguay in La Bombonera.

The goals were the work of Ronald Araújo in the first half and Darwin Núñez at the end of the match, but the Uruguayan player who is being talked about the most is Manuel Ugarte. This midfielder made an obscene gesture against Rodrigo De Paul and Lionel Messi that will go down in history, especially because after the game La Pulga targeted him in dialogue with the press and asked that he learn from the respect of the most experienced players that the team has. selected team directed by Marcelo Bielsa.

Now, although Ugarte behaved badly, the truth is that he cannot even step on Messi's heels. On the one hand, it is a fact that Manuel cannot compare to Leo's greatness, both in individual ability and achievements. But in addition, if you compare the salaries of both at PSG, the Uruguayan loses by a landslide. It should be remembered that la Pulga earned 35 million euros per season, while the former Sporting Lisbon player barely receives 6.5 million.

What is the current salary difference between Lionel Messi and Manuel Ugarte?

As is known, the top winner of the Ballon d'Or (8) signed a contract for 50 million dollars per year with Inter Miami in July of this year, which makes it one of the best payments in the world behind some of Saudi Arabia like those of Cristiano Ronaldo or Neymar. Ugarte, on the other hand, has just arrived at Paris Saint-Germain and his salary, according to the Boardroom portal, is 6.5 million per season. That is, approximately eight times less than the Argentine captain.