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Despite Earlier GOAT Debate Snub, Lionel Messi Stands Alone As Toughest Opponent, Admits Real Madrid Star

Real Madrid rising star chooses Lionel Messi as the best player he played against after leaving him out of the GOAT debate.
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The Lionel Messi Effect! MLS Register Record-Breaking Weekend Attendance With Historic Sporting KC vs Inter Miami Clash

The historic clash between Sporting KC and Inter Miami saw record-breaking weekend attendance in the MLS, thanks to Lionel Messi.
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Lionel Messi and Patrick Mahomes’ Presence Spurs MLS History Surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in Sporting KC vs Inter Miami

Lionel Messi and Patrick Mahomes' presence help MLS create history as Inter Miami dominate Arrowhead Stadium against Sporting Kansas City.
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How Far Is Lionel Messi From Becoming Inter Miami’s All-Time Leading Goal Scorer After Scoring a Worldie in Patrick Mahomes’ Presence?

With Lionel Messi scoring a stunner against Sporting Kansas, the question looms on how close he is to becoming Inter Miami's top scorer.
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Lionel Messi’s Bodyguard Gets Outsmarted Again As Young Kid Invades the Pitch During Sporting KC vs Inter Miami

Lionel Messi had an unexpected visitor during the game against KC Current with a child storming to the field to get a picture with him.
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“Did Messi Finally Speak English”- Patrick Mahomes and Lionel Messi’s Bromance Steals Spotlight During Sporting KC vs Inter Miami; Fans React

Fans react to the spotlight-stealing bromance between Patrick Mahomes and Lionel Messi during Sporting KC vs. Inter Miami.
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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr As ‘Largest Crowd Ever’ Set To Watch Inter Miami in Kansas City

Lionel Messi continues to shatter attendance records in the MLS while Cristiano Ronaldo is still lagging behind in this department.
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Sporting KC Boss Demands 4 Extra Players From FIFA To Stop Lionel Messi in Front of Record Kansas City Crowd at the Arrowhead

Sporting KC manager reveals the hilarious request he made to FIFA to help him stop the threat of Lionel Messi on the pitch.
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Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi’s Post-Europe Careers Labelled As ‘Pre-Retirement’ By Chelsea Legend Despite Finding Joy at Al Nassr & Inter Miami [Exclusive]

Frank Leboeuf gives his insight about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's move to the Saudi league and the MLS respectively.
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“Promote Our Players”- Sporting Kansas City’s Lionel Messi PR Stunt Angers Loyal Fans Before Inter Miami Face Off

Lionel Messi fandom goes wrong for Sporting Kansas City, as their latest PR campaign has left their ardent fans fuming.
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Inter Miami Boss Tata Martino Defends Himself Amid Backlash for Unused Substitutes As Monterrey Knocks Out Lionel Messi’s Side

Inter Miami boss Tata Martino has defended himself amidst fan outrage after the team's shambolic defeats at the hands of Monterrey.
September 3, 2023, Los Angeles, California, USA: Head Coach, Gerardo Tata Martino of Inter Miami CF speaks during the po

Monterrey Mocks Lionel Messi With Cristiano Ronaldo’s Trademark After Inter Miami’s Disappointing Loss in CONCACAF Champions Cup

Monterrey did not miss the chance to troll Lionel Messi after hammering Inter Miami side in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup QFs.
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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.