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‘Cristiano Ronaldo Can Play In All Positions But Lionel Messi Can’t,’ Claims Saudi League Legend

An ex-Saudi League star says Cristiano Ronaldo's athleticism has equipped him with skills to out-class Lionel Messi as a versatile forward.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Now Rivals, David Beckham Ignores LA Galaxy & Picks Manchester United and Real Madrid as Dream Clubs

Inter Miami owner David Beckham revealed his interest in playing in just one club other than Manchester United, snubbing LA Galaxy.
Manchester United ’99 Legends v FC Bayern Legends

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami’s $7.5M Bid for Cristian Medina to Be Rejected as Botafogo Enter Transfer Dogfight for Boca Juniors Star: Reports

Boca Juniors could reject Lionel Messi's Inter Miami's $7.5M bid for Cristian Medina, as Brazil's Botafogo enters the race to land him.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – SEPTEMBER 20: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) looks at a teammate after a failed scoring opp

Illarramendi Calls Real Sociedad a Better Team Than PSG; Analyses Soccer in US After Lionel Messi’s Arrival

Real Sociedad Asier Illarramendi labeled his side a better side than PSG while also adding his thoughts on Lionel Messi's MLS move.
Asier Illaramendi Real Sociedad

Inter Miami’s Offer for $2.7m-Rated Defender Rejected, Despite Lionel Messi’s Influence: Reports

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami offer for $2.7 million rated defender rejected as the MLS side prepares for the upcoming season.
Frisco, Texas, United States: Miami s captain Lionel Messi in action during the Leagues Cup match between FC Dallas and

5 MLS Teams to Get 3rd Kits as Miami Dolphins Inspire Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami’s Adidas Kit

Adidas is set to release third kits for five MLS teams, with the domestic side of Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, making the cut.
MLS, Fussball Herren, USA The Unveil Jul 16, 2023; Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi speaks a

“Cristiano is Different” – Nelson Semedo Compares Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo’s Training and Competitiveness

Wolves defender Nelson Semedo compares the training regime of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, claiming the former as 'different.'
Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi in 2023: Who Has More Goals & Assists? Stats Compared Between Al Nassr & Inter Miami Stars

We will look at how Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo compared with Inter Miami's Lionel Messi in 2023 in terms of stats.
Lionel Messi Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo Al Nassr (1)

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Teammate Nelson Semedo Says Lionel Messi ‘Deserved’ to Win the World Cup For ‘Everything He Gave For Football’

Former Barcelona defender Nelson Semedo expressed his admiration for Lionel Messi and claimed that he deserved the World Cup win in Qatar.
Lionel Messi Nelson Semedo and Cristiano Ronaldo

New Open DP Slot For Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami? Botafogo Offers Swap Deal For Gregore: Reports

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are in talks with Botafogo to exchange midfielder Gregore with another player, according to reports.
Lionel Messi and Gregore

“MLS Is a Stronger League” – Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Move Hailed as 10X More Impactful Than Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi League Feature

A journalist has claimed that Lionel Messi has made 10 times more impact with his Inter Miami move than Cristiano Ronaldo made with Al Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

“He Transmits Passion” – Gabriela Sabatini Reflects on Her Admiration For Lionel Messi

Former Argentine tennis star Gabriela Sabatini revealed her admiration for Lionel Messi and praised Messi's ability to transmit 'passion.'
Club Friendly – Inter Miami v New York City Football Club

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.