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“[Erling] Haaland Should’ve Won It” – Micah Richards Doubles Down on Manchester City Star’s Claim to Win FIFA The Best Over Lionel Messi

Ex-Manchester City star Micah Richards has strongly asserted that Erling Haaland deserved FIFA 'The Best' Award over Lionel Messi.
Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi

Months After Dismissing ‘Anti-Messi’ Claims, Argentine Star Boasts Fandom for Cristiano Ronaldo With Unique Birthday Cake

Criticized for being 'Anti-Messi,' an Argentine star proudly showcases allegiance to Cristiano Ronaldo with a unique birthday cake!
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Celebrating 1st Birthday at Inter Miami, Luis Suarez Poses Hilarious Question to Lionel Messi ”“ “Since When Do You Hit”¦”

Luis Suarez playfully throws a humorous dart at Lionel Messi, as El Pistolero celebrates his first birthday with Inter Miami.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – JULY 21: Inter Miami midfielder Lionel Messi (10) smiles at a teammate during the Leagues Cup game

Concerning Injury Update as Cristiano Ronaldo Out for 8th Straight Day After Al Nassr’s Cancelled China Tour

Injury problems continued for Al Nassr as Cristiano Ronaldo missed the group training for the 8th straight amid the cancelled China tour.
Saudi Pro League – Al Nassr v Al Ettifaq

David Beckham’s Inter Miami Now Worth a Billion As Lionel Messi Drives MLS’ Average Valuation Towards the $700M Mark

Both Inter Miami and MLS has seen a massive rise in their finances following Lionel Messi's move to the United States in 2023.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Injury Update: Lionel Messi Faceoff in ‘Danger’ as Al Nassr Star May Miss Inter Miami Game in Riyadh Season Cup

The Last Dance, termed to be the final encounter between Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi is in danger! Following CR7's injury.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Will Injured Cristiano Ronaldo Play Against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami? Fresh Injury Update on Al Nassr Star After China Tour’s Cancellation

All the updates on Cristiano Ronaldo's availability for the clash against Messi-led Inter Miami as Al Nassr pull out of their tour of China.
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MLS Transfer Rumors- Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Suffers a Setback In Agustín Palavecino Loan Deal With River Plate

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face a huge blow ahead of their Asian tour as the club face a major challenge in signing Agustín Palavecino.
Club Friendly – Inter Miami v New York City Football Club

Lionel Messi & Inter Miami’s 2024 MLS Start ‘99%’ in Danger as MLS Referees Agree for a Potential Strike

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were set to take on Real Salt Lake on 22 February, but the PSRA issue, might tamper with every schedule.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – SEPTEMBER 20: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) looks at a teammate after a failed scoring opp

“They Need Neymar” ”“ Lionel Messi & Luis Suarez Flop as FC Dallas Dominates Inter Miami at Pre-Season Friendlies; Fans React

FC Dallas asserts dominance over Inter Miami in pre-season as Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez failed to orchestrate the expected goal fest.
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Over 60% of the Stadium Empty in Dallas as Lionel Messi & Inter Miami Suffer Tough Pre-Season Loss

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez failed to register Inter Miami's first win of 2024, after losing to FC Dallas 0-1, amid a poor turnout.
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After Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, El Salvador Eyes Bringing Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr for a Friendly

After hosting Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, El Salvador wants a friendly match against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.
Lionel Messi Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo Al Nassr (1)

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.