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Who are the Female Referees For Al Hilal vs Inter Miami in Riyadh Season Cup?

As Inter Miami take on Al Hilal in the opener of the Riyadh Season Cup, we take a look at the female referees who will officiate the game.
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Riyadh Season Cup Chief Openly Wants Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami to Lose Against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr & Al Hilal

As Riyadh Season Cup gears up for kick-off, the tournament chief wishes to see Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami lose against Saudi clubs.
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Jorge Jesus Reveals Al Hilal Are Suffering From a Major Deficiency Before Facing Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 

As Inter Miami takes on Al Hilal in the Riyadh Season Cup, the Saudi club's coach, Jorge Jesus, mentions a major disadvantage for his team.
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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Salary Compared With Al Hilal Players’ Earnings

Comparing the salaries of Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates with all of the Al Hilal players ahead of the Riyadh Season Cup.
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“Every Match Is Different”- Al Hilal Star on Facing Lionel Messi Again After Defeating Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup

After defeating Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia and the Al Hilal star muses on facing Lionel Messi again.
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Competing With Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi, Aleksandar Mitrovic Hailed as ‘World Class Striker’ by Inter Miami Star

Inter Miami star and teammate of Lionel Messi lauds Al Hilal's red-hot striker Aleksandar Mitrovic ahead of their clash tomorrow.
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Al Hilal’s Total Spending Compared With David Beckham’s Inter Miami

As Inter Miami takes on Neymar's club tomorrow, we look at how David Beckham's club spending compares to Saudi giants Al Hilal.
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What Is Lionel Messi’s Net Worth in 2024? Inter Miami Salary, Bonuses, Endorsements & More Details

Taking a deep dive into Lionel Messi's net worth in 2024, following his blockbuster deal with Inter Miami last year.
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Lionel Messi Makes the Riyadh Season Cup ‘Exceptional’, Claims Al Hilal Boss Jorge Jesus

Al Hilal head coach lavished praise on Lionel Messi claiming his presence is an exceptional moment for the Riyadh Season Cup.
MLS: Preseason-Inter Miami CF at FC Dallas

MLS and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Prioritize Commercialization Over ‘Genuine Spirit of Soccer’, Alleges NSL Chief Scott Michaels [EXCLUSIVE]

As Inter Miami aims to become a big brand, NSL chief Scott Michaels claims commercialization a priority for MLS over the spirit of the game.
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2,300 Miles Apart, Cristiano Ronaldo Surprises Georgina Rodriguez On Her 30th Birthday With a Beautiful Gesture

Despite being miles away from his partner Al Nassr skipper Cristiano Ronaldo made a heartfelt gesture for Georgina Rodriguez on her birthday.
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Injury Update: Cristiano Ronaldo Declared Fit to Face Lionel Messi During Al Nassr vs Inter Miami in Riyadh Season Cup

There is a lot of questions regarding the injury of Cristiano Ronaldo and hence the latest reports is quite interesting.
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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.