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Why Lionel Messi Isn’t Playing in Argentina’s USA Friendlies? Delving Into Severity of Inter Miami Star’s Injury After Missing DC United Clash

Lionel Messi won't feature for Argentina in the upcoming friendlies, as a report hinted at the longevity and seriousness of his injury.
World Cup – South American Qualifiers – Brazil v Argentina

Inter Miami Injury Update – Latest News On Lionel Messi & Are Luis Suarez & Jordi Alba Injured After Being Benched Vs D.C. United?

Despite Inter Miami's great start to their season, the team already has some big injuries issues with Lionel Messi headlining the list.
Lionel Messi injured

With Lionel Messi Missing, Top Inter Miami Star Forced Off Due to Hamstring Problem vs D.C United

Inter Miami once again is dealt with an injury blow as a key player has been forced off in the DC United match due to Hamstring issue.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at AI Nassr FC

Sidelined Due To Muscle Injury, Is Lionel Messi Playing Tonight For Inter Miami Vs D.C. United In MLS?

Tata Martino and Jordi Alba's verdict about Lionel Messi's availability for Inter Miami's MLS clash against D.C. United at Audi Field.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at Al Hilal SFC

D.C. United Vs Inter Miami- Expected Lineups, Injury Update On Lionel Messi & Others, Live Streaming, Head-to-Head & How To Watch MLS On TV In US & Other Countries

With Inter Miami set to take on DC United in their upcoming game, here's all you need to know about the game and Lionel Messi's availability.
MLS: Preseason-Newells Old Boys at Inter Miami CF

Ruled Out With Injury, Lionel Messi Unfit For D.C. United Game, Confirms Assistant Coach

Inter Miami's assistant coach provided a massive update on Lionel Messi with the Argentine set to miss the MLS clash against DC United.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at AI Nassr FC

Lionel Messi Takes US Soccer to Top Google List, Beating NFL & UEFA Champions League

Lionel Messi broke all records this Wednesday with Inter Miami's game against Nashville reaching record searches in the United States.
MLS: Preseason-Newells Old Boys at Inter Miami CF

Nashville Fans Attacked Lionel Messi With ‘Ronaldo’ Chants & What Happened Next Was Incredible

With Nashville fans chanting Cristiano Ronaldo's name to get a rise out of Lionel Messi, his reactions has to be one for the ages.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Branded MLS ‘Villains’ by Ex-USMNT Star, Drawing Parallels to the Yankees and Lakers

Lionel Messi and Co. have been surprisingly labeled as the villains that the MLS needs, similar to legendary NBA and MLB sides.
SOCCER: JUL 21 Leagues Cup – Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami CF

How Many Games Is Lionel Messi Set To Miss As Injury Woes Return for Inter Miami Skipper Following Early Substitution Against Nashville?

After another instance of an injury risk, how many games could this rule Lionel Messi out for Inter Miami, in the coming weeks?
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at AI Nassr FC

Lionel Messi Injury Update: Tata Martino Reveals Inter Miami Star’s Health Crisis After After Early Exit on Historic Night Against Nashville

Tata Martino drops a worrying injury update regarding Lionel Messi following his early exit on a historic night against Nashville.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at Al Hilal SFC

Is Lionel Messi Injured? Real Reason Why He Got Subbed Off in the 50th Minute Against Nashville

Here is the actual reason behind the substitution of Lionel Messi, even after delivering a stellar performance against Nashville.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at AI Nassr FC

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.