Lionel Messi makes a fiery comeback with Inter Miami
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Inter Miami’s squad has undergone several changes, with departures like Federico Redondo and new arrivals such as Rodrigo De Paul, their latest signing. Now, Lionel Messi could be set to lose another teammate, as Honduran midfielder David Ruiz is being linked with a potential move during this transfer window.
With the No. 1 overall seed, Inter Miami also has home-field advantage throughout the playoffs and would play host to the MLS Cup final on Dec. 7 if it makes it.
Through a dozen MLS games, Miami concedes 8.4 chances per game; 30.7 percent of those register as ‘big’ chances. That’s prodigiously steep for any defense to allow.
Miami Freedom Park is due to open in early 2026, but MLS could have Inter Miami play early-season games on the road in case construction is delayed.
From Landon Donovan MLS MVP candidates to league newcomers, stars showed out to earn their spot in the Matchday 29 Team of the Matchday presented by Audi.
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 15, 2023 The Inter Miami No. 10 was previously worn by fellow Argentine Gonzalo Higuain in 2022, and Mexican Rodolfo Pizarro in 2021 and 2020.
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami may be pushing for success in MLS, but not everyone in the squad is content with their role.
Drake Callender, who led Inter Miami to the 2023 Leagues Cup title and 2024 Supporters Shield, was traded to Charlotte FC.