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No Sign of Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami As Luka Modric’s Agent Hints at Saudi Arabia Transfer for Real Madrid Star – Reports

According to Luka Modric's manager, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami could be out of the race to sign the Croatian following his Real Madrid exit.
Lionel Messi and Luka Modric

Lionel Messi’s Anger Erupts Over MLS’ New Rule After Injury Scare in Monterrey vs Inter Miami Clash

Lionel Messi was not happy after he had to wait two minutes on the sidelines after taken out by the medical team due to an injury scare.
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“He [Lionel Messi] Embarrassed Me”- Montreal Boss Shares Memories From His Previous Encounter With the Inter Miami Captain

CF Montreal coach remembers his 'embarrassing' encounter with Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi ahead of tonight's game.
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The ‘Ridiculous’ Thing Lionel Messi and Other Ex-Barcelona Stars Do at Inter Miami, Unveiled by Fellow Teammate

An Inter Miami defender reveals that the stuff Lionel Messi and his Barcelona teammates do at training motivates him to improve.
Lionel Messi Sergio Busquets Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez

“When Lionel Messi Was Winning Games in La Liga, Nobody Criticized the Competitions”- USMNT Legend Dismisses ‘Unfair’ MLS Critics

A former USMNT player takes a dig at MLS' critics after people claim it to be subpar, citing the dominance of Lionel Messi.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at AI Nassr FC

Is Lionel Messi Playing Tonight for Montreal vs Inter Miami?

After being sidelined in between due to a hamstring injury, will Lionel Messi play for Inter Miami against Montreal?
Soccer Football – Inter Miami arrives in Hong Kong

“Tom Brady’s Roast Was Hard To Watch”- David Beckham Totally Against Getting Roasted

Former Manchester United legend and Inter Miami boss rejects any scope of getting roasted after Tom Brady's recent show.
David Beckham and Tom Brady

Montreal vs Inter Miami- Expected Lineups, Team News, Injuries, Head-to-Head Stats, Predictions, Live Streaming & How to Watch Lionel Messi on TV

MLS table toppers Inter Miami takes on CF Montreal for the second time this season as Lionel Messi is back in form.
MLS: Preseason-Newells Old Boys at Inter Miami CF

Lionel Messi’s Specter Looms Over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Realm as Fans’ Provocative Banner Emerges During Al Nassr vs Al Akhdoud

Lionel Messi's shadow looms over the reign of Cristiano Ronaldo as fans unveil a provocative banner during the Al Nassr vs Al Akhdoud match.
Lionel Messi Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo Al Nassr (1)

David Beckham Reveals Tom Brady’s Reaction To His Netflix Roast- “I Messaged, ‘Are You Okay?'”

Inter Miami owner David Beckham opens up about Tom Brady's reaction after his recent roast on a Netflix show.
Tom Brady David Beckham

“[Kylian] Mbappe Is Not..” ”“ Vinicius Jr Put On Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Level After Champions League Heroics

Vinicius Jr. is placed on the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after his Champions League heroics, unlike Kylian Mbappe.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Vinicius Jr

Lionel Messi Tipped to Break MLS’ Untouchable Record Following Historic Display Against NY Red Bulls

Following Lionel Messi's historic performance against the NY Red Bulls, a pundit believes that more records will likely follow.
MLS: Preseason-Newells Old Boys at Inter Miami CF

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.