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“I Have a Thorn For Not Playing Against [Lionel] Messi” – Barred From Playing Against Inter Miami, El Salvador Star Drops Heartfelt Confession

As Inter Miami gears up for pre-season, an El Salvador player confesses his desire to play with Lionel Messi which will remain unfulfilled.
MLS, Fussball Herren, USA Leagues Cup-Cruz Azul at Inter Miami CF Jul 21, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Inter Miami CF

“That is Like Giving Godfather Oscar This Year” – Lionel Messi’s FIFA 2023 Men’s Best Player Award Win Was ‘Pure Politics,’ Declares Pundit

Lionel Messi's 'The Best' Award win becomes a source of laughter for an ESPN analyst, as a pundit backs Erling Haaland while mocking FIFA.
World Cup – South American Qualifiers – Argentina v Paraguay

“Leo’s Arrival Was Going to Change Many Things” ”“ Jordi Alba Hails Lionel Messi’s Impact on Inter Miami & MLS

Jordi Alba, who knows the qualities of Lionel Messi quite well, has praised the legend for his positive impact on Inter Miami & the MLS.
MLS, Fussball Herren, USA Leagues Cup Quarterfinals-Charlotte FC at Inter Miami CF Aug 11, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Settles GOAT Debate With Cristiano Ronaldo Confession

It looks like Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has added to the GOAT debate with a confession in favor of Cristiano Ronaldo!
Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo

Injury Scare for Al Nassr as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Bandaged Leg Raises Concern Days Before Facing Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami

There has been a worrying update on Cristiano Ronaldo as he is spotted with a bandaged leg ahead of the clash against Messi's Inter Miami.
Cristiano Ronaldo Al Nassr

Kyle Walker Puts Kevin De Bruyne in the Same Bracket as Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo Citing Manchester City’s Comeback Win vs Newcastle United

Manchester City fullback Kyle Walker lauds the impact of Kevin De Bruyne on his return from injury, labeling him alongside Messi and Ronaldo.
Kevin De Bruyne and Lionel Messi

“At One Point, It’ll Be My Turn To Leave”- Kylian Mbappe Reacts To Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi & Neymar’s Exit From Europe

Soon to be a free agent, PSG's Kylian Mbappe gives verdict on Ronaldo & Messi's European exit, claiming his turn will come at one point.
Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi Ditched 2023 The Best FIFA Ceremony to Save Face From Embarrassment, Argues USMNT Legend

A USMNT legend argues that Lionel Messi chose to skip the 2023 FIFA 'The Best' ceremony to avoid potential embarrassment!
World Cup – South American Qualifiers – Brazil v Argentina

Lionel Messi Joins Erling Haaland As Manchester City & Liverpool Dominate EA FC 24 Team of the Year

From Lionel Messi to Erling Haaland, click here to find which players are in the EA FC Team of the Year 2023.
EA FC 24 Team of the Year

Not in USA, but Lionel Messi Will Present 2023 FIFA the Best Award in El Salvador Ahead of Inter Miami Friendly: Reports

According to reports, Lionel Messi, will be presenting the 2023 FIFA The Best Award in El Salvador ahead of an Inter Miami friendly match.
The Best FIFA Football Awards

From Kylian Mbappe, Fede Valverde to Luka Modric: All Players Who Voted for Lionel Messi to Win 2023 the Best FIFA Men’s Award

Here's a list of big names who cast their votes in favor of Lionel Messi, contributing to his victory in the 2023 Best FIFA Men's Award.
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Luis Suarez Doesn’t Want Any Favors From Tata Martino & Inter Miami Despite Special Bond With Lionel Messi

Inter Miami star Luis Suarez does not want his huge reputation interfering with the decision-making of Tata Martino.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez

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.