Inter Miami are reportedly cleaning house ahead of the 2024 MLS season. According to Tom Bogert of The Athletic, Miami made several players available for transfer, including USMNT right back DeAndre Yedlin, in an effort to become roster-compliant for the upcoming campaign.

Besides Yedlin, Miami would also like to move on from defensive midfielder Gregore, attacking midfielder Jean Mota, wing-back Robert Taylor and defender Sergii Kryvtsov. French striker Corentin Jean is also believed to be on the exit door, with the club working on either trading him or reaching a contract buyout with the 28-year-old.

Reportedly, Inter Miami needs to generate additional allocation money in order to use it as an extension of the base salary budget and keep other high-paid players on their roster. Additionally, the departures would help them remove some salary from their books.

Inter Miami already made various moves this offseason to help their chances of becoming roster compliant. They traded Kamal Miller and Chris McVey to Portland Timbers and D.C. United respectively, while selling Nicolas Stefanelli to Hungarian club Fehervar FC. Miami also let several players leave the club for free, including former MLS MVP Josef Martínez.

Miami was also active when it comes to inbound moves, which included signing Barcelona legend Luis Suarez on a free contract and agreeing to a reported $8 million transfer for Argentine prospect Federico Redondo.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are scheduled to face off in what could potentially be their final showdown after Inter Miami confirmed its participation at the Riyadh Season Cup. Inter Miami is set to face Al Hilal on January 29 before playing against Ronaldo’s Al Nassr on February 1.

“These matches will offer important tests for our team, which will benefit us as we approach the new season,” Miami sporting director Chris Henderson announced. “We’re excited for our group to get the chance to go up against teams with as much quality as Al-Hilal and Al Nassr.”

Messi and Ronaldo have played against one another on 36 occasions, with Messi’s team winning 16 matches and Ronaldo’s team winning 11. During these matches, Messi has scored 22 goals and provided 11 assists while Ronaldo has racked up 21 goals and one assist. Messi and Ronaldo previously faced off when the former traveled with his then-club PSG to participate in the Riyadh Season Cup earlier this year, defeating a team of SPL All-Stars 5-4.

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Inter Miami icon Lionel Messi expressed his pride in the team despite narrowly missing out on a spot in the MLS playoffs. A 1-0 loss against Charlotte FC on Saturday sealed Miami’s fate.

“I am proud of everything the team accomplished this season,” Messi stated in an Instagram post. “With everyone’s work and effort, we were able to win the Leagues Cup, achieving the first title in the history of Inter Miami CF, we reached the final of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and we were even fighting to get into the MLS playoffs practically until the last moment.”

Messi played 14 matches for Inter Miami this season, scoring 11 goals and leading them to the Leagues Cup. Unfortunately, injury limited his playing time this season, with the Charlotte game being his first full match since returning to the pitch. Following the conclusion of this season, Miami is set to play two matches in China in their first-ever overseas tour.

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Inter Miami star Lionel Messi returned to full practice with his squad on Thursday and Friday; a positive sign after the player missed the last four games due to a leg injury. The Argentinian is hoping to make his return to the field in Miami’s match against FC Cincinnati in the MLS on Saturday.

“You have to evaluate him … He trained [Thursday] and will train [Friday]. But every day it gets better.” Miami assistant coach Javier Morales said of Messi’s progress before Friday’s practice. The club also released an optimistic post on X hinting at Messi’s return to the team.

Nos vemos mañana pic.twitter.com/LTI4IW7opY

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 6, 2023

Should he be fit to feature, Saturday’s game would be Messi’s last home appearance of the season for Inter Miami should they fail to make the MLS playoffs. With just three games remaining, Miami needs to close a gap of five points in order to qualify ahead of CF Montréal.

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Inter Miami fell to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field on Wednesday night; a match that Lionel Messi had no involvement in. With just three games of the regular season to go, Miami’s chances of clinching a playoff spot are rapidly fading.

“Barcelona missed him, and the Argentine team missed him,” Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino said about the absent Messi. “Of course, we’re going to miss the best player in the world.”

Messi’s impact on his MLS team is undeniable, with Miami managing an impressive record of 8-0-4 in matches that Messi has played for the team. Without the Argentine World Cup winner, Miami has gone 1-3-2 in six games since he arrived at the club from PSG.

Since September’s international break, Messi has struggled with a recurring leg injury. While he started his team’s 4-0 victory over Toronto FC, his injury fired up again, forcing him off the pitch in the first half.

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Inter Miami missed out on the opportunity to add another trophy to their cabinet this year after suffering a 2-1 loss to Houston Dynamo in the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night.

On the other hand, Dynamo captured its second U.S. Open Cup to add to two MLS Cup titles.

Playing without their star forward Lionel Messi, Inter struggled to pose a real threat to Dynamo and often looked overmatched. Houston took care of the business with two goals in the first half and then confidently cruised through the second half. Miami only managed to get on the scoreboard deep in stoppage time. 

Inter has been on a hot streak since Messi joined the club, winning the Leagues Cup in August for their first trophy in club history and putting themselves in a position to sneak into MLS Cup playoffs. However, they are still five points away from the positions that guarantee a spot in the postseason, and Messi’s absence significantly lowers their chances of getting there.

Messi suffered an injury during international duty with Argentina, and it is unclear when he might return to action. However, Miami’s head coach Gerardo Martino told reporters that he expects the 36-year-old to return before the 2023 regular season ends.

“It was clearly not prudent for him to play, not even for a few minutes,” Martino said after the Dynamo match. “We couldn’t take the risk … But he will surely play again before the end of the season.”

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Inter Miami was defeated 5-2 by Atlanta United on Saturday, thereby marking the club’s first loss since the arrival of Lionel Messi in July. This also brings an end to the club’s 12-match unbeaten streak across all competitions.

Manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino revealed that both Lionel Messi and his former FC Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba would be absent from the game due to muscular fatigue. Still, Atlanta coach Gonzalo Pineda confirmed that the inclusion or absence of such stars would not have an impact on his team’s approach to the game.

“I checked the Twitter account to know he was not coming,” Martino admitted, before explaining that he instructed his team to not pay too much attention to the latest goings-on regarding Messi. “Honestly, I told the players, there are a lot of things out there in the atmosphere and everything seems to be about Inter Miami. We have to turn that to about us.”

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Lionel Messi grabbed two goals and an assist in his first start for Inter Miami as they secured a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in the group stage of the Leagues Cup on Tuesday night.

Messi and his former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets were both in Miami’s starting lineup, with the two pairing up to open the scoring. Busquets provided a lofted pass over the Atlanta defense to Messi, and while the number 10 hit the post with his first shot, he was able to collect the rebound, putting it in the back of the net.

22 minutes into the game, Miami hit Atlanta on the counterattack, with Messi getting on the end of a Robert Taylor pass to double both his and Inter Miami’s tally.

Taylor then went on to score before the halftime break before scoring in the 78th with an assist from Messi to complete a brace of his own.

“It was a good performance and I’m pleased we were able to make our fans happy. A very good game and we took another step in the right direction,” Inter Miami manager Gerardo Martino said after the game.

This victory sees Miami top their group and book their spot in the round of 32.

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Argentinean star forward Lionel Messi couldn’t have wished for a better debut with his new club Inter Miami. Inter got a 2-1 win over Cruz Azul in the League Cup opener on Friday night, with Messi scoring the winning goal.

Messi started the game on the bench, and the sold-out stadium had to wait until the 54th minute to see him on the pitch. The 36-year-old dazzled fans with some nifty moves but waited until the stoppage time to properly introduce himself.

The result was 1-1 with a few seconds left on the game clock. Cruz Azul gave up a foul right outside their penalty box, and Messi approached to take the free-kick. In his signature fashion, Messi launched the ball in the top left corner and placed it into the net just outside the reach of outstretched goalie Andres Gudino.

“I knew it was the last chance,” Messi said after the game. “I just tried like I always do, and fortunately, the goalkeeper couldn’t get the ball.”

Messi believes getting the win was important for the team due to their struggles in MLS.

“It is important for this team to get wins because we are not in a good position in the league. I know this is another tournament, but it will help our morale,” he added.

Inter Miami is currently at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with only five wins out of 22 games played. But with Messi on their side, don’t be surprised if Inter starts climbing quickly to the top.

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Inter Miami has signaled its interest in signing veteran leftback Jordi Alba this summer. Alba reached an agreement to terminate his contract with FC Barcelona, leaving him available as a free agent.

The MLS club will face stern competition from the likes of Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, and several clubs in Saudi Arabia, all of which have explored the option of signing the 34-year-old player. According to reports, the Spanish defender has not yet dismissed any of the options that have been presented to him.

Reports linking Alba with Inter Miami have increased since it was announced last week that former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi would be joining the MLS club from PSG. Sources have also confirmed that Sergio Busquets, who also recently left Barcelona, has engaged in talks with Inter Miami as well.

Currently, Alba is not deliberating his future, instead choosing to focus on the upcoming UEFA Nations League competition, where he will represent Spain against Italy in the semifinal on Thursday. Alba is expected to discuss his options with his family after the Nations League’s conclusion. His wife is due to give birth to the couple’s third child.

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Inter Miami are reportedly cleaning house ahead of the 2024 MLS season. According to Tom Bogert of The Athletic, Miami made several players available for transfer, including USMNT right back DeAndre Yedlin, in an effort to become roster-compliant for the upcoming campaign.

Besides Yedlin, Miami would also like to move on from defensive midfielder Gregore, attacking midfielder Jean Mota, wing-back Robert Taylor and defender Sergii Kryvtsov. French striker Corentin Jean is also believed to be on the exit door, with the club working on either trading him or reaching a contract buyout with the 28-year-old.

Reportedly, Inter Miami needs to generate additional allocation money in order to use it as an extension of the base salary budget and keep other high-paid players on their roster. Additionally, the departures would help them remove some salary from their books.

Inter Miami already made various moves this offseason to help their chances of becoming roster compliant. They traded Kamal Miller and Chris McVey to Portland Timbers and D.C. United respectively, while selling Nicolas Stefanelli to Hungarian club Fehervar FC. Miami also let several players leave the club for free, including former MLS MVP Josef Martínez.

Miami was also active when it comes to inbound moves, which included signing Barcelona legend Luis Suarez on a free contract and agreeing to a reported $8 million transfer for Argentine prospect Federico Redondo.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are scheduled to face off in what could potentially be their final showdown after Inter Miami confirmed its participation at the Riyadh Season Cup. Inter Miami is set to face Al Hilal on January 29 before playing against Ronaldo’s Al Nassr on February 1.

“These matches will offer important tests for our team, which will benefit us as we approach the new season,” Miami sporting director Chris Henderson announced. “We’re excited for our group to get the chance to go up against teams with as much quality as Al-Hilal and Al Nassr.”

Messi and Ronaldo have played against one another on 36 occasions, with Messi’s team winning 16 matches and Ronaldo’s team winning 11. During these matches, Messi has scored 22 goals and provided 11 assists while Ronaldo has racked up 21 goals and one assist. Messi and Ronaldo previously faced off when the former traveled with his then-club PSG to participate in the Riyadh Season Cup earlier this year, defeating a team of SPL All-Stars 5-4.

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Inter Miami icon Lionel Messi expressed his pride in the team despite narrowly missing out on a spot in the MLS playoffs. A 1-0 loss against Charlotte FC on Saturday sealed Miami’s fate.

“I am proud of everything the team accomplished this season,” Messi stated in an Instagram post. “With everyone’s work and effort, we were able to win the Leagues Cup, achieving the first title in the history of Inter Miami CF, we reached the final of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and we were even fighting to get into the MLS playoffs practically until the last moment.”

Messi played 14 matches for Inter Miami this season, scoring 11 goals and leading them to the Leagues Cup. Unfortunately, injury limited his playing time this season, with the Charlotte game being his first full match since returning to the pitch. Following the conclusion of this season, Miami is set to play two matches in China in their first-ever overseas tour.

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Inter Miami star Lionel Messi returned to full practice with his squad on Thursday and Friday; a positive sign after the player missed the last four games due to a leg injury. The Argentinian is hoping to make his return to the field in Miami’s match against FC Cincinnati in the MLS on Saturday.

“You have to evaluate him … He trained [Thursday] and will train [Friday]. But every day it gets better.” Miami assistant coach Javier Morales said of Messi’s progress before Friday’s practice. The club also released an optimistic post on X hinting at Messi’s return to the team.

Nos vemos mañana pic.twitter.com/LTI4IW7opY

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 6, 2023

Should he be fit to feature, Saturday’s game would be Messi’s last home appearance of the season for Inter Miami should they fail to make the MLS playoffs. With just three games remaining, Miami needs to close a gap of five points in order to qualify ahead of CF Montréal.

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Inter Miami fell to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field on Wednesday night; a match that Lionel Messi had no involvement in. With just three games of the regular season to go, Miami’s chances of clinching a playoff spot are rapidly fading.

“Barcelona missed him, and the Argentine team missed him,” Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino said about the absent Messi. “Of course, we’re going to miss the best player in the world.”

Messi’s impact on his MLS team is undeniable, with Miami managing an impressive record of 8-0-4 in matches that Messi has played for the team. Without the Argentine World Cup winner, Miami has gone 1-3-2 in six games since he arrived at the club from PSG.

Since September’s international break, Messi has struggled with a recurring leg injury. While he started his team’s 4-0 victory over Toronto FC, his injury fired up again, forcing him off the pitch in the first half.

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Inter Miami missed out on the opportunity to add another trophy to their cabinet this year after suffering a 2-1 loss to Houston Dynamo in the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night.

On the other hand, Dynamo captured its second U.S. Open Cup to add to two MLS Cup titles.

Playing without their star forward Lionel Messi, Inter struggled to pose a real threat to Dynamo and often looked overmatched. Houston took care of the business with two goals in the first half and then confidently cruised through the second half. Miami only managed to get on the scoreboard deep in stoppage time. 

Inter has been on a hot streak since Messi joined the club, winning the Leagues Cup in August for their first trophy in club history and putting themselves in a position to sneak into MLS Cup playoffs. However, they are still five points away from the positions that guarantee a spot in the postseason, and Messi’s absence significantly lowers their chances of getting there.

Messi suffered an injury during international duty with Argentina, and it is unclear when he might return to action. However, Miami’s head coach Gerardo Martino told reporters that he expects the 36-year-old to return before the 2023 regular season ends.

“It was clearly not prudent for him to play, not even for a few minutes,” Martino said after the Dynamo match. “We couldn’t take the risk … But he will surely play again before the end of the season.”

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Inter Miami was defeated 5-2 by Atlanta United on Saturday, thereby marking the club’s first loss since the arrival of Lionel Messi in July. This also brings an end to the club’s 12-match unbeaten streak across all competitions.

Manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino revealed that both Lionel Messi and his former FC Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba would be absent from the game due to muscular fatigue. Still, Atlanta coach Gonzalo Pineda confirmed that the inclusion or absence of such stars would not have an impact on his team’s approach to the game.

“I checked the Twitter account to know he was not coming,” Martino admitted, before explaining that he instructed his team to not pay too much attention to the latest goings-on regarding Messi. “Honestly, I told the players, there are a lot of things out there in the atmosphere and everything seems to be about Inter Miami. We have to turn that to about us.”

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Lionel Messi grabbed two goals and an assist in his first start for Inter Miami as they secured a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in the group stage of the Leagues Cup on Tuesday night.

Messi and his former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets were both in Miami’s starting lineup, with the two pairing up to open the scoring. Busquets provided a lofted pass over the Atlanta defense to Messi, and while the number 10 hit the post with his first shot, he was able to collect the rebound, putting it in the back of the net.

22 minutes into the game, Miami hit Atlanta on the counterattack, with Messi getting on the end of a Robert Taylor pass to double both his and Inter Miami’s tally.

Taylor then went on to score before the halftime break before scoring in the 78th with an assist from Messi to complete a brace of his own.

“It was a good performance and I’m pleased we were able to make our fans happy. A very good game and we took another step in the right direction,” Inter Miami manager Gerardo Martino said after the game.

This victory sees Miami top their group and book their spot in the round of 32.

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Argentinean star forward Lionel Messi couldn’t have wished for a better debut with his new club Inter Miami. Inter got a 2-1 win over Cruz Azul in the League Cup opener on Friday night, with Messi scoring the winning goal.

Messi started the game on the bench, and the sold-out stadium had to wait until the 54th minute to see him on the pitch. The 36-year-old dazzled fans with some nifty moves but waited until the stoppage time to properly introduce himself.

The result was 1-1 with a few seconds left on the game clock. Cruz Azul gave up a foul right outside their penalty box, and Messi approached to take the free-kick. In his signature fashion, Messi launched the ball in the top left corner and placed it into the net just outside the reach of outstretched goalie Andres Gudino.

“I knew it was the last chance,” Messi said after the game. “I just tried like I always do, and fortunately, the goalkeeper couldn’t get the ball.”

Messi believes getting the win was important for the team due to their struggles in MLS.

“It is important for this team to get wins because we are not in a good position in the league. I know this is another tournament, but it will help our morale,” he added.

Inter Miami is currently at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with only five wins out of 22 games played. But with Messi on their side, don’t be surprised if Inter starts climbing quickly to the top.

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Inter Miami has signaled its interest in signing veteran leftback Jordi Alba this summer. Alba reached an agreement to terminate his contract with FC Barcelona, leaving him available as a free agent.

The MLS club will face stern competition from the likes of Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, and several clubs in Saudi Arabia, all of which have explored the option of signing the 34-year-old player. According to reports, the Spanish defender has not yet dismissed any of the options that have been presented to him.

Reports linking Alba with Inter Miami have increased since it was announced last week that former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi would be joining the MLS club from PSG. Sources have also confirmed that Sergio Busquets, who also recently left Barcelona, has engaged in talks with Inter Miami as well.

Currently, Alba is not deliberating his future, instead choosing to focus on the upcoming UEFA Nations League competition, where he will represent Spain against Italy in the semifinal on Thursday. Alba is expected to discuss his options with his family after the Nations League’s conclusion. His wife is due to give birth to the couple’s third child.

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