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“Messi Still Has a Slight Discomfort” – Latest Injury Update Emerges On Lionel Messi Hours Before Inter Miami Vs DC United

Lionel Messi could miss the game against DC United despite being available for the team's training earlier today.
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Lionel Messi Injury News- Inter Miami Star’s Status for DC United Revealed After Missing Orlando City Clash

Check out the injury update on Leo Messi as his status against DC United is revealed after missing the Orlando City clash.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at Al Hilal SFC

“Lionel Messi Got Genuinely Hurt”- Inter Miami Star Wants Discrepancy In MLS Rules After Montreal Controversy

Inter Miami's Julian Gressel reciprocated Lionel Messi's outburst after the Argentine was kept 2 minutes on the sidelines against Montreal.
Lionel Messi

Almost 20x More Than Luis Suarez! Lionel Messi’s Guaranteed Compensation at Inter Miami Revealed

Lionel Messi commands a hefty pay at Inter Miami but the surprise is in how little fellow strikesman Luis Suarez is earning.
MLS: Preseason-Newells Old Boys at Inter Miami CF

Is Lionel Messi Carrying Luis Suarez & Inter Miami? Tainted Record Enrage Fans After Uneventful Draw vs Orlando City

No Lionel Messi meant no party for Inter Miami as the fans are angry with the side's poor record without their captain.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez

Are Inter Miami Over-Dependent on Lionel Messi? Tata Martino Subtly Agrees- “Barcelona Felt It 10 Years Ago”

Tata Martino subtly agrees that Inter Miami may be over-dependent on Lionel Messi while dragging FC Barcelona in the debate.
Friendly – Al Hilal v Inter Miami

Lionel Messi Injury Update- Return Date Revealed After Missing Orlando City vs Inter Miami

Having missed on tonight's Orlando City vs. Inter Miami stalemate, there is finally a huge injury update on Lionel Messi.
Soccer Football – Inter Miami training session

Why Is Lionel Messi Not Playing Tonight for Orlando City vs Inter Miami in MLS’ Florida Derby?

The real reason behind Lionel Messi not featuring in the Florida derby between Inter Miami and Orlando City. Has he picked up a knock?
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at AI Nassr FC

“Rules Cannot Be Black & White”- Inter Miami Echoes Lionel Messi’s Anger at MLS Over New Regulations

Inter Miami's crew backs Lionel Messi and calls out MLS for their rigid MLS regulations after the Messi's disappointment against Montreal.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at AI Nassr FC

Is Lionel Messi Playing Tonight in Orlando City vs Inter Miami?

As Inter Miami gears up for Florida derby clash against Orlando City, question looms over the presence of Lionel Messi in tonight's match.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at AI Nassr FC

Inter Miami’s New Signings Are Taking Pay Cuts Because of Lionel Messi, MLS Expert Humorously Suggests

An MLS expert hilariously suggests that Inter Miami's recent signings are accepting pay cuts due to the presence of Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami

“This Is Stupid” ”“ EX MLS Stars Doubles Down on Lionel Messi’s Anger, Criticizing MLS New Rule Following Montreal vs Inter Miami Controversy

As Lionel Messi fumed over the new MLS rule during Montreal vs. Inter Miami, ex-MLS stars joined the criticism bandwagon.
Friendly – Al Hilal v Inter Miami

About Inter Miami

Brief History

Inter Miami CF is a professional American soccer team based in Miami. The team has a relatively short history, and the first step that got the ball rolling came in 2007 when David Beckham signed with the MLS side LA Galaxy. As part of his contract, Beckham received the option to purchase an expansion team in America for only $25 million.

However, it wasn't until 2014, after retiring from soccer, that the English legend decided to exercise this option and establish a team in Miami under his group called Miami Beckham United. After four years, on January 29, 2018, David Beckham and his group were granted the twenty-fifth franchise in MLS and were scheduled to debut in the 2020 season.

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Following the big announcement, on September 5, 2018, Inter Miami revealed the name, crest, and colors of the club. Moving on, to create a state-of-the-art facility for their fans and players alike, on May 8, 2019, the old Lockhart Stadium was demolished to make way for the new DRV PNK Stadium. This stadium now serves as Inter Miami's home ground and permanent training center.

Then a year later on March 1, 2020, Inter Miami played its inaugural MLS match against Los Angeles FC, in which the debutant side suffered a narrow 1-0 loss. The club recorded its first-ever victory on August 22, 2020, with a 3-2 win over Orlando City SC in their first-ever match on their home ground.

Owners and shareholders

The most known figure in Inter Miami's ownership is soccer legend David Beckham. Joining him are prominent businessmen brothers Jorge Mas and Jose Mas. Initially, Bolivian tech businessman Marcelo Claure and Japanese businessman Masayoshi Son were also part of the ownership team at the club's inception.

However, in 2021, the Mas brothers and Beckham united to consolidate their stakes in the club. Concurrently, investment management company Ares Management made a significant equity investment of $150 million in Inter Miami.

Managers

Manager NameNationalityManagerial Reign
Diego AlonsoUruguayDecember 2019-January 2021
Phil NevilleEnglandJanuary 2021-June 2023
Javier Morales (Interim)ArgentinaJune 2023-July 2023 
Gerardo MartinoArgentinaJuly 2023-  

Player Roaster

Player NameNationalityJersey NumberPosition
Drake CallenderAmerica1Goalkeeper
DeAndre YedlinAmerica2Defender
Dixon ArroyoEcuador3Midfielder
Christopher McVeySweeden4Defender
Sergio BusquetsSpain5Midfielder
Tomas AvilesArgentina6Defender
Jean MotaBrazil7Midfielder
Diego GomezParaguay8Midfielder
Leonardo CampanaEcuador9Forward
Lionel MessiArgentina10Forward
Facundo FariasArgentina11Midfielder
Corentin JeanFrance14Forward
Ryan SailorAmerica15Defender
Robert TaylorFinland16Forward
Jordi AlbaSpain18Defender
Robbie RobinsonAmerica19Forward
Nicolas StefanelliArgentina22Midfielder
Ian FrayAmerica24Defender
GregoreBrazil26Midfielder
Sergii KryvtsovUkraine27Defender
Edison AzconaDominican Republic28Midfielder
CJ Dos SantosAmerica29Goalkeeper
Benjamin CremaschiAmerica30Midfielder
Kamal MillerCanada31Defender
Noah AllenAmerican32Defender
Franco NegriArgentina33Defender
David RuizAmerica41Midfielder
Lawson SunderlandAmerica43Midfielder
Santiago MoralesAmerica81Midfielder
Cole JensenAmerica99Goalkeeper
Luis SuarezUruguayForward

Inter Miami's biggest signings

In September 2020, Inter Miami made their first major acquisition by signing Argentine soccer legend and ex-Real Madrid star Gonzalo Higuain as a designated player. However, the real game-changer came on July 15, 2023, when Inter Miami shocked the world by securing the signing of World Cup winner Lionel Messi.

Inter Miami offered a lucrative two-and-a-half-year contract with an astounding $54 million per season in salary to acquire the services of the Argentine maestro. A couple of days later, they continued to make waves by adding another one of Messi's former teammates and 2010 World Cup winner Sergio Busquets to their roster.

Busquets earns an impressive salary of up to $10 million per season with Inter Miami. The chain of high-profile signings didn't stop there, as Jordi Alba joined the team just days later with a salary of $1,600,000 per season. And finally, on December 22, 2023, Inter Miami secured yet another legendary striker with the addition of Uruguayan superstar Luis Suarez to their ranks.

Trophies and Honours

  • Leagues Cup winner - 2023
  • US Open Cup runner-up - 2022/23

On August 19, 2023, Inter Miami won their inaugural trophy in the Leagues Cup finals against Nashville SC. Just a month later on 27th September 2023 Inter Miami came close to winning their second title in the US Open Cup but fell short and lost the final 1-2 against Houston Dynamo.

Sponsors and partners

Inter Miami has formed partnerships with several esteemed companies, including XBTO, Fracht Group, AutoNation, Baptist Health, Florida Blue, Heineken, Adidas, Royal Caribbean, BDO, BodyArmor, Celsius, Coca-Cola, Continental, La Tropical, and Ticketmaster.