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Apple VP Admits Undermining Lionel Messi’s Impact After His Move to MLS & Inter Miami – “Didn’t Appreciate the Power & Influence”

Apple's VP reveals how he was left surprised as he underestimated the impact of Lionel Messi on the elite brand, amid their collaboration.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at AI Nassr FC

Despite Being a Real Madrid Fan, UFC’s Ilia Topuria Labels Lionel Messi as His Favourite Athlete & Inspiration

UFC star Ilia Topuria declares Lionel Messi as his favorite athlete and source of inspiration, even though he is a Real Madrid fan.
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Following in Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami’s Footsteps, Chicago Fire Deemed MLS Roster Compliant: Here’s How

Chicago Fire has resorted to similar strategic moves as Inter Miami to achieve MLS roster compliance before the deadline on Friday.
MLS: Preseason-Newells Old Boys at Inter Miami CF

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi Emerges as America’s Most Popular Athlete; Tops Poll Ahead of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tiger Woods & Others

The dominance of Lionel Messi continues as he surpasses iconic figures like MJ, LeBron James, and Tiger Woods in a huge USA popularity list.
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Inter Miami Boss Talks About Lionel Messi & Luis Suarez’s Rekindled FC Barcelona ‘Rythym’ After MLS Opener Win

Inter Miami coach reveals the secret that brought back Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez's chemistryfrom FC Barcelona days.
MLS: Preseason-Newells Old Boys at Inter Miami CF

Inter Miami Injury Update – Sergio Busquets’ Ankle Knock, Latest on Luis Suarez’s Fitness & Nicholas Freire’s Availability

The latest update on Inter Miami's injured players as Sergio Busquets gets subbed off in the MLS opener after recovering from an ankle issue.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at AI Nassr FC

“He Feels Good” ”“ Inter Miami Boss Points to ‘Issue’ That Sets Lionel Messi Apart From Others After MLS 2024 Opener Win

Despite firing blank, the Inter Miami boss is in awe of Lionel Messi following the MLS 2024 opener win against Real Salt Lake.
MLS: Preseason-Newells Old Boys at Inter Miami CF

Having Generated $120 Million for Inter Miami, Lionel Messi’s Impact Draws Similarities With Dwyane Wade’s Heat Legacy

Dwyane Wade has witnessed the success Miami Heat brought to South Florida replicated by Lionel Messi's arrival in the city.
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“There’s No Better Ambition” – Luis Suarez Breaks Silence on MLS Move After Winning Season Opener With Lionel Messi & Inter Miami

Inter Miami star Luis Suarez explains why he chose to join the MLS after helping his team win the first game against Real Salt Lake.
Soccer Football – Inter Miami press conference in Hong Kong

Inter Miami Enters Billion Dollar Club Domain; Richer by $400M+ Thanks to Lionel Messi’s Move to MLS

Thanks to Lionel Messi, Inter Miami has become the second billion-dollar club in the MLS and expects to generate $200 million in revenue!
MLS: Preseason-Newells Old Boys at Inter Miami CF

“We Didn’t Suffer” ”“ Tata Martino Makes Shock Claim After Lionel Messi & Inter Miami’s Win Over Real Salt Lake at MLS 2024 Opener

Despite Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's triumph over Real Salt Lake at the MLS 2024 opener, Tata Martino takes a strong stance.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at AI Nassr FC

“Don’t Jump the Gun!” – Tata Martino Warns Fans Despite Lionel Messi & Inter Miami’s Win at MLS Season Opener

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi had an impressive outing in their season opener but manager Tata Martino wants to keep the hype down.
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.