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Hong Kong Government Issues Statement Against Lionel Messi’s Absence After $15 Million Grant for Inter Miami Friendly

Hong Kong government has issued their response after Inter Miami's failure to field Lionel Messi during the clash against Hong Kong XI.
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VIDEO: Angry Fan Smashes Lionel Messi’s Head From Mannequin After Inter Miami vs Hong Kong Friendly

As Lionel Messi faces injury scare ahead of MLS season, angry fans vented their frustration after witnessing Messi on the bench in Hong Kong.
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Inter Miami Injury Update: Lionel Messi’s ‘Serious’ Issue as Luis Suarez Picks Up a Knock in His Knee Before Vissel Kobe Friendly

Inter Miami have hit with a massive blow before their clash against Vissel Kobe with Luis Suarez joining Lionel Messi on the injured list.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez

Vissel Kobe vs Inter Miami Cancelled? Lionel Messi’s Serious Injury Reportedly Forces David Beckham to Take Big Decision

Inter Miami's pre-season tour cancellation threat looms over, as Vissel Kobe friendly status remains unclear due to Messi's injury concerns.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at AI Nassr FC

After Benching Injured Lionel Messi, Tata Martino asks for “forgiveness” to ‘Angry’ Hong Kong & Inter Miami Fans

Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino issued a public apology to fans after his decision to bench Lionel Messi against Hong Kong XI.
Soccer Football – Inter Miami press conference in Hong Kong

“You Lied to All the Fans” ”“ Inter Miami Blasted in Lionel Messi’s Absence After Big Win vs Hong Kong XI

Inter Miami faced criticism in the absence of Lionel Messi following a significant victory against the Hong Kong XI.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at AI Nassr FC

Hong Kong XI vs Inter Miami: Confirmed Lineups, Predictions, Odds, Stats, Injury News, Streaming & How to Watch Lionel Messi’s Side

Here's a look at the confirmed lineups, predictions, odds, and streaming details for the Hong Kong XI vs Inter Miami game.
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Will Lionel Messi Play Against Hong Kong XI? Latest Injury Update on Inter Miami Star

Everything you need to know about Lionel Messi's fitness for the Hong Kong game, as injury woes loom over after he underwent an MRI.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at AI Nassr FC

Luis Suarez Admits Inter Miami Move is a ‘Challenge’; Says He’s ‘Very Happy’ to Enjoy ‘Last Stage’ With Lionel Messi

Luis Suarez reveals plans to chase titles with Inter Miami while being thankful for the opportunity to share the stage with Lionel Messi.
Friendly – Al Hilal v Inter Miami

Lionel Messi Injury Update: Tata Martino Drops Positive Hints; Says Inter Miami Ace Will ‘Surely’ Play Hong Kong Friendly

Tata Martino dismisses Lionel Messi's injury woes and guarantees he will play for Inter Miami in the pre-season Hong Kong friendly.
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi Led Inter Miami Slammed for Painting a ‘Poor Image’ of MLS After 6”“0 Hammering at Riyadh Season Cup

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami has faced consecutive defeats against Saudi League sides and this has prompted serious questions at the MLS.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – SEPTEMBER 20: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) looks at a teammate after a failed scoring opp

Inter Miami News- Lionel Messi Got Injured Against Al Hilal, Julian Gressel Confirms After 6-0 Loss To Al Nassr

Inter Miami star Julian Gressel confirmed Lionel Messi's injury claiming the Argentine picked up his injury during the Al Hilal clash.
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.