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“I Asked Him for a Photo”- Julian Alvarez Recalls First Meeting With Lionel Messi

Manchester City superstar Julian Alvarez sheds light on his first encounter with the icon Lionel Messi during Argentina NT's training.
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Lionel Messi Injury Update: Pre-Season In Danger as Inter Miami Fly to Hong Kong Next

Inter Miami's pre-season tour could be in jeopardy after Lionel Messi picked up an injury right before the Al Nassr game.
Friendly – Al Hilal v Inter Miami

VIDEO: Sergio Busquets Punches Al Nassr Star as Big Fight Breaks Out in Inter Miami Game

Inter Miami's Sergio Busquets lost his calm during the ongoing clash against Al Nassr, as a major fight broke out between the two teams.
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Al Nassr vs Inter Miami Half-Time Celebration: Reason Behind Festivities in Riyadh Season Cup With Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi’s Absence

The half-time break between Inter Miami and Al Nassr will see a firework celebration despite Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's absence.
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Saudi Chief on Lionel Messi Getting Benched: “He was Afraid of Losing Against Al Nassr Without Cristiano Ronaldo”

Saudi Pro League chief has taken a jibe at Lionel Messi's absence against Al Nassr claiming he was scared of Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Why Lionel Messi Isn’t Starting Against Al Nassr? Reason Behind Inter Miami Star’s Absence in Riyadh Season Cup Revealed

Lionel Messi has been ruled out of the clash against Al Nassr with the player suffering a setback at the last minute before kickoff.
Friendly – Al Hilal v Inter Miami

Who Is Esther Staubli, the Female Referee For Al Nassr Vs Inter Miami In the Riyadh Season Cup?

As fans gear up for Al Nassr vs Inter Miami, get to know about Esther Staubli, the female referee set to officiate the star-studded clash.
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Al Nassr Extends Cristiano Ronaldo’s Housing Contract in Saudi Arabia as He Commits Future to the Club

After being declared to remain absent for 'The Last Dance,' Al Nassr executes the request of Cristiano Ronaldo regarding his housing contract.
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Al Nassr Drop Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane & 6 Other Players for Facing Lionel Messi & Inter Miami in Riyadh Season Cup

Amidst the Riyadh Season Cup clash against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, Al Nassr omitted Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, and six players.
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“I Doubt He Will Get Another Job” ”“ Questions Arise on Xavi’s Coaching Future After Shock FC Barcelona Exit Announcement

A popular Spanish pundit is unsure of Xavi's managerial future, despite admitting that the veteran is doing a decent job at FC Barcelona.
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Real Reason Behind Sergio Busquets’ FC Barcelona Exit & Move to Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Revealed: Report

Here's the potential reason behind Sergio Busquets' departure from FC Barcelona and his subsequent move to play alongside Lionel Messi.
Sergio Busquets of Barcelona & Lionel Messi of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16

What Are New Rules & Format Changes in 2024 Leagues Cup? Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Start Title Defense Against Mexican Clubs

Here is the new rulebook for the 2024 Leagues Cup as Lionel Messi and Inter Miami kick off their title defense against Liga MX clubs.
NASHVILLE, TN – AUGUST 19: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) along with defender DeAndre Yedlin (2) and teammates pr

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.