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After Lionel Messi Ruled Out One Future Role, Famed Insider Claims He’ll Join Barcelona Post Retirement

A famous insider reveals that Inter Miami's Lionel Messi will join Barcelona after he hangs up his boots, despite Messi ruling out the move.
World Cup – South American Qualifiers – Argentina v Paraguay

Despite Being Fit, Lionel Messi Will Not Play 90 Mins in Noche d’Or friendly vs New York City FC as Inter Miami Eyes Friendlies Abroad

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is reportedly set to make a short appearance in his celebration game against New York City FC.
MLS: FC Cincinnati at Inter Miami CF

Erling Haaland ‘Did Everything He Could’ve Done’ to Win the Ballon d’Or Over Lionel Messi, Claims Rio Ferdinand

Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand backs Erling Haaland after his Ballon d'Or snub, as the Norwegian did everything he could have done.
Premier League – Manchester United v Manchester City

Pep Guardiola Outlines How Erling Haaland Can Succeed Lionel Messi in Winning the Ballon d’Or

Pep Guardiola remarks on how Erling Haaland can win the next Ballon d'Or and surpass Lionel Messi after his performance against Young Boys.
Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland

Backed For ‘Deserved’ Knighthood, David Beckham Accepts King Charles Invitation After Unfriending Prince Harry & Meghan Markle

After a rift with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, former Manchester United legend David Beckham accepts invitation to meet King Charles.
King charles and david beckham

Paying Tribute to Manchester United, David Beckham’s Son Brooklyn Gives Rare Insight Into Life Alongside Nicola Peltz

Brooklyn Beckham sheds light on his life with Nicola Peltz while paying tribute to David Beckham and his tenure with Manchester United.
David Beckham Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz

After Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi Requests Another Treble-Winning Barcelona Teammate From David Beckham at Inter Miami: Reports

Lionel Messi demands another former Barcelona teammate's arrival at inter Miami after Luis Suarez looks set to join the Herons.
MLS: Charlotte FC at Inter Miami CF

“Lionel Messi Is FIFA’s Creation” – Millionaire Nigerian Rapper Lambasts Inter Miami Star’s 8th Ballon d’Or Win

While Lionel Messi celebrates his 8th Ballon d'Or award, a popular Nigerian rapper joins the bandwagon who felt that he shouldn't have won it.
2023 Ballon d’Or

“Lionel Messi’s First and Only L” – Tottenham’s Cristian Romero’s ‘Best Defender’ Crowning Receives Backlash After Loss to Chelsea

Cristian Romero faced backlash after a Chelsea thrashed Tottenham in the Premiere League despite applauded as the best defender by Lionel Messi.
Premier League – Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea

Despite $1 Billion and a Private Jet Waiting at Airport, Lionel Messi Didn’t Express Interest in Saudi Offer & Joined Inter Miami Instead

Lionel Messi is enjoying life at Inter Miami. However, the Ballon d'Or winner could have been plying his trade in Saudi Arabia instead.
MLS: FC Cincinnati at Inter Miami CF

“He’s Very Disciplined” – Nigerian Singer Davido Picks Cristiano Ronaldo Despite Lionel Messi’s 8th Ballon d’Or Win

Nigerian singer Davido chooses Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi for the best player despite La Pulga's eight Ballon D'or in this season.
Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo

Son of David Beckham’s Ex-Manchester United Teammate, Tottenham Star Received Message From Inter Miami Owner After $58.7 Million Transfer

David Beckham appreciated his former teammate son's newest deal with Tottenham while the starlet finds his difficult to make the playing XI of the squad.
David Bekham, Co-owner Inter Miami

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.

via Imago

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.