
<p>Apple is described by <em>Sports Business Journal </em>as “one of the most secretive companies in the world.” So, it’s not much of a surprise that Apple is keeping viewing numbers for games on <a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=wst_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l35s4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS Season Pass</a> close to its chest. Nevertheless, an industry expert has been able to determine the Lionel Messi impact on MLS Season Pass from this week’s Leagues Cup game.</p>



<p>That match was Tuesday night’s <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/lionel-messi-shines-in-inter-miamis-second-leagues-cup-win-20230726-WST-445507.html">Inter Miami against Atlanta United</a> game, which was available exclusively on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass. During the match, Messi led Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory in another entertaining night of soccer.</p>



<p>It was a game that’s one of the three <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tv/messi-helps-mls-season-pass-achieve-viewership-record-20230727-WST-445834.html">most-watched games on MLS Season Pass</a> so far this season. The other two were Miami-Cruz Azul and the MLS All-Star Game against Arsenal.</p>



<h2>First details of Messi’s impact on MLS Season Pass</h2>



<p>To date, though, trying to find any metrics relating to MLS viewership on MLS Season Pass has been almost impossible. To begin with, Apple and MLS have prevented any details from being shared publicly. Hence, it’s been down to industry experts to investigate what numbers are available.</p>



<p>Thankfully, someone has come to the rescue.</p>



<p>“Messi moved the needle,” says <a href="https://sportstvratings.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sports TV Ratings</a> expert Robert Seidman. “No match detail is available, but aggregate Apple TV+ platform viewing is [I’m] told up on Tuesday 75% versus last week. </p>



<p>“On its own, that 75% would have amounted to an average minute audience of approximately 230,000, but the actual match could have been higher. [I] think the reverse-engineered 230,000 is a respectable number for MLS on Apple TV+.”</p>



<p>In comparison, the average minute audience for Wednesday night’s USA against Netherlands game on FOX Sports’ streaming was <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tv/usa-vs-netherlands-8-million-for-womens-world-cup-game-20230727-WST-445929.html">196,938</a>. That same game posted an average minute audience of 244,000 viewers on Telemundo digital (Peacock and Telemundo app). So MLS Season Pass being in the ballpark of the US Women’s National Team is a positive.</p>



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<h2>Additional details on viewing metrics</h2>



<p>Seidman’s reverse engineering is based on US viewership only. Inter Miami’s victory versus Atlanta was a game that was available worldwide. Albeit, the kickoff time of 7:30PM ET would not have been ideal for many overseas viewers.</p>



<p>Additionally, Seidman adds that the numbers he shared include any streaming via the Apple TV app on connected devices and smart TVs, but not phones. Measurement company Nielsen Media Research currently doesn’t include phones in streaming numbers, at this time.</p>



<p>Inter Miami’s next game is Wednesday, August 2nd in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/leagues-cup-tv-schedule/">Leagues Cup</a>. The match is live on <a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=wst_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l35s4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS Season Pass</a>.</p>



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The Messi impact on MLS Season Pass generated a 75% increase in viewership across Apple TV's streaming service.

Messi on MLS Season Pass boosts Apple TV viewership by 75% - World Soccer Talk

Messi on MLS Season Pass boosts Apple TV viewership by 75%


<p>Messi has joined Inter Miami of MLS, and it has created a massive amount of interest in the league. Fans wanting to get into MLS and watch games on TV may be in for a rude awakening, though. Every MLS game, regular season, Leagues Cup, and postseason, is available on <a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=wst_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l35s4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS Season Pass</a>. The streaming service has shifted games away from regional sports networks, and has left only a select few on traditional TV. </p>



<p>If you’re looking to watch Messi in those games on FOX networks, here’s how:</p>



<h2>Watch Messi on FOX with Fubo</h2>



<p>Through 2026, MLS has signed a linear TV deal with FOX Sports that sees 34 regular season games and eight playoff games on FOX, FS1 and FOX Deportes.</p>



<p>As of press time, Messi’s Inter Miami only has one game scheduled to appear on FOX Sports. It’s their September 24th away match in Orlando on FS1. However, after making the league’s biggest signing ever, count on the national TV schedule being adjusted slightly to include more games featuring Messi’s team. And if the Herons can climb their way out of the Eastern Conference cellar and make the MLS Cup Playoffs, those games make it to FOX as well.</p>



<p>A good option to watch FOX networks is <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;irmp=330866" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fubo</a>, which carries FOX, FS1 and FOX Deportes, plus 80+ sports channels. You can follow the steps below to sign up for a free 7-day trial and watch:</p>



<ol><li>Activate <a href="http://www.fubo.tv/lp/soccer/?irmp=330866&amp;irad=356358" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this link</a></li><li>Click the “Start your Free Trial” button</li><li>Enter your email and select your plan to complete your sign-up (you won’t be charged until your 7-day trial ends; you can cancel beforehand if you’re not satisfied) </li><li>Navigate to FOX, FS1 or FOX Deportes to watch Messi in action</li></ol>



<p>It’s as easy as that. You can now watch FOX networks from anywhere on your mobile device, computer, or smart TV.  </p>


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<p>Sling Blue offers 40 channels (including FS1) and runs you $40/month. However, to watch your local FOX channel, you may need a digital antenna depending on your market. To sign up, click <a href="https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/330866/1132376/14334?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sling.com%2Fprogramming%2Fsports%2Fsoccer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.  </p>



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The world's biggest soccer star is coming to MLS. Find out how to watch each and every game featuring Messi on FOX.

How to watch Messi games on FOX - World Soccer Talk

How to watch Messi games on FOX


<p>Former <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-united-tv-schedule/">Manchester United</a> great David Beckham has recently opened up about acquiring Lionel Messi in his move to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/inter-miami-tv-schedule/">Inter Miami</a>. The former England international is now a co-owner of the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/mls-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Major League Soccer</a> club. Beckham essentially helped create the franchise when he triggered an option to buy an expansion team back in 2014 for $25 million. Messi’s move to Miami was first discussed at a dinner during these early stages of ownership.</p>



<p>Speaking exclusively with <em><a href="https://theathletic.com/4722683/2023/07/28/david-beckham-messi-miam-manchester/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Athletic</a></em>, Beckham revealed that he told fellow Inter co-owner Jorge Mas that he wanted to sign Messi someday. “It all came from a conversation over a glass of wine at dinner,” Beckham <a href="https://theathletic.com/4722683/2023/07/28/david-beckham-messi-miam-manchester/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">explained</a>. “I turn to Jorge and say, ‘One day, we need Messi to come to our club.’ It was probably when we first met.”</p>



<p>“I actually found on my phone the other day one of the first presentations that (advertising agency) Doubleday &amp; Cartwright did — they mocked up one of the jerseys with the logo and Leo was wearing it. That was 10 years ago. So it was always in my mind.”</p>



<h5>Messi to Miami is a ‘hell of an achievement’</h5>



<p>The former star went on to say that the transfer will be one of the biggest deals in American sports history. “We’re talking about the biggest sporting market in the world,” continued Beckham. “Bringing Leo Messi to&nbsp;Inter Miami, to&nbsp;MLS, the year after he wins the World Cup, to a team that is three years old… it’s a hell of an achievement.”</p>



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<h2>Beckham was asleep when Messi announced move to Miami</h2>



<p>Beckham also claimed that officially signing Messi this summer was one of the greatest moments of his life. The 48-year-old <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/champions-league-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Champions League</a> winner was asleep when the Argentine announced he was signing with Miami. Beckham claims that he heard the news that the Argentine was joining his club while in Japan with his family. Once awake, the former midfielder received the emotional call from Mas to discuss the massive move.</p>



<p>“I never thought I would have the same feeling as an owner as I had when I was a player. When I got the phone call, I had the feeling I had when I walked out at Old Trafford or Wembley,” stated Beckham. “I was like, ‘We’ve just beaten all competition to sign the greatest player to ever play our game.&apos;”</p>



<p>Messi has certainly hit the ground running with his new team. After scoring a dramatic late winner against Cruz Azul as a substitute, the superstar followed up with two goals and an assist in his second game. Miami will next play a <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/leagues-cup-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leagues</a> <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/leagues-cup-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cup</a> fixture on Wednesday, Aug. 2.</p>



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Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has recently claimed that signing Lionel Messi was initially discussed nearly a decade ago.

Beckham claims Messi move to Miami was in works for a decade

<p>The <em>magisterial</em>, as Ray Hudson would put it, play of Lionel Messi has dazzled soccer fans for nearly two decades. Debates still persist, but he is undoubtedly the greatest player of his generation. Messi has the numbers to back it up. But how do Messi’s stats compare to the legends of the past?</p>



<p>The title of “greatest of all time” (GOAT) is always a little subjective, sure. And it’s tough to directly compare players of different eras. But two names from the past that always come up in the conversation are Pelé and Diego Maradona. These two are so important to the fabric of the game that in 2000, FIFA named them joint winners of the Player of the Century award.</p>



<p>Pelé’s legendary status was won via his absurd number of goals and three World Cup titles with Brazil. At the end of his career, Pelé arrived in the United States to much fanfare with the New York Cosmos, launching a new era for the sport in the country.</p>



<p>Maradona was the iconic Argentine figure that Messi was always in the shadow of. His stellar playmaking ability and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina_v_England_(1986_FIFA_World_Cup)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">memorable goals</a> are the stuff of legend. And Maradona had something Messi did not – a World Cup title, won in 1986.</p>



<p>That is, until this past winter when Messi and Argentina triumphed over France in the 2022 World Cup Final.</p>



<p>So how do the raw numbers stack up?</p>



<h4>Pelé, Maradona, and Messi’s Stats</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Messi</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Pelé</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Maradona</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Club games in domestic league play</em></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">616</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">647</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">491</td></tr><tr><td><em>Club Goals</em></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">508</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">606</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">259</td></tr><tr><td><em>Domestic League Titles </em></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">10</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">7</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3</td></tr><tr><td><em>International Club Titles</em></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">7</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">4</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td><em>Senior International Games</em></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">178</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">92</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">91</td></tr><tr><td>Senior <em>International Goals</em></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">106</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">77</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">34</td></tr><tr><td><em>Continental Titles</em></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0</td></tr><tr><td><em>World Cup Titles</em></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p>In terms of club appearances, all three players enjoyed long senior team careers of around two decades (and counting in Messi’s case). However injuries, illness, and controversy, and the resulting more nomadic career, resulted in Maradona having over 100 fewer total club appearances.</p>



<p>Diego had stops at seven different clubs, the longest stints being at Argentinos Juniors and most famously at Napoli. Meanwhile, Pelé played at just two – Santos and the Cosmos. Likewise, Messi spent the majority of his career at one club, Barcelona, with the past two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain. He is now set to move on to his third, Inter Miami of MLS.</p>



<p>When it comes to finding the back of the net, things are pretty clear cut. Adding together club and national team appearances, Pelé astonishingly averaged nearly a goal per game (0.92) for his entire 21 year career. Messi comes in at a still very impressive 0.77 goals per game, while Maradona registered, in comparison, a relatively paltry 0.50 goals per outing. </p>



<p>In the silverware department, Messi leads the way in both league titles and international club trophies. Pelé isn’t far behind, with Maradona having far less club success in terms of major wins.</p>



<p>On the international circuit, it’s not as full of a trophy case for these three as one might expect. Maradona got only one major international title with Argentina, but it was a big one, the 1986 World Cup. Pelé never won the South American Championship (now Copa América), but captured three World Cups with Brazil. Messi is the only one of the group to have won both, with a single Copa America and World Cup coming late in his career. His Argentina side are reigning champions in both competitions.</p>



<h4>Who’s the best? The debate goes on</h4>



<p>Messi’s stats, of course, continue to grow. He’s still got at least a few more seasons on both the club and international stage to propel his numbers.</p>



<p>But which player is the greatest ever? That will still depend on who you ask. Old timers sing the praises of Pelé or Maradona. And kids who’ve grown up with highlights of Messi’s magic side with Leo. </p>



<p>And still others might campaign for someone else all together. The likes of Cruyff, Best, the two Ronaldos, Müller, and others often find their way into the discussion. </p>



<p>What there is no debate about, though, is that MLS has scored a major coup by luring one of the greatest stars in the history of the sport to their league.</p>



<p><em>Photos: Imago</em></p>



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<h2>Inter Miami TV Schedule</h2>


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<p>World Soccer Talk’s Inter Miami TV schedule has all the information to watch one of the newest, and now most relevant, teams in MLS (Major League Soccer).</p>



<p>A rocky start both on and off the field has made the debut of Inter Miami challenging. But with the addition of Lionel Messi in the summer of 2023, the club has instantly become the most important and visible team in the league.</p>



<p>To make sure you don’t miss a single game, here’s our Inter Miami TV schedule and team details.</p>



<p><strong>Founded:</strong> 2018 (First Season 2020)<br><strong>Stadium:</strong> Chase Stadium<br><strong>Manager:</strong> Tata Martino<br><strong>MLS Cups:</strong> 0<br><strong>Other Titles:</strong> Leagues Cup (2023)</p>



<h2>Where Can I Watch the Inter Miami Game?</h2>



<p>All of Inter Miami’s matches can be found on <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/mls-season-pass-faq-20230203-WST-413216.html">MLS Season Pass</a>, the league’s exclusive streaming platform. Games are available in English and Spanish (and French if playing a Canadian team). MLS Season Pass features every regular season, playoff, and Leagues Cup match – not only for Miami but for the entire league.</p>



<p>Select league games are also featured on national TV on FOX or FS1, and you can bet MLS will heavily feature Messi and Miami in these games in the coming seasons.</p>


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<p>For the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/us-open-cup-tv-schedule/">Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup</a>, games can be found on multiple platforms. Some are streamed via MLS Season Pass.</p>
<p>Leagues Cup is available on MLS Season Pass, with select games on FOX and FS1. Spanish coverage on TV can be found on Univision, UniMás, and TUDN.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Now that Inter Miami has qualified for the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/concacaf-champions-league-tv-schedule/">CONCACAF Champions Cup</a>, those games are shown on FS1, Univision, UniMás, and TUDN.</p>


<h5>inter Miami History</h5>



<p>The origins of the franchise that would become Inter Miami can be traced back to 2008. That year, local investor Marcelo Claure teamed with Spanish giants FC Barcelona for a bid to bring an MLS team to Miami. That bid would fail, with MLS awarding teams to Portland and Vancouver instead. </p>



<p>Claure would go on to be a minority investor in the next, even higher-profile effort. On February 5, 2014, David Beckham and the league announced his intent to exercise his option to purchase an MLS franchise for $25 million. This deal for team ownership was a clause in Beckham’s contract when he signed with the LA Galaxy in 2007.</p>



<p>Four years later, in January 2018, the ownership group – which now included majority investor Jorge Más, was officially awarded the 25th MLS franchise. In September of that year, the club announced its name and badge. The choice of “Inter” as a name drew a trademark dispute with Inter Milan, who had registered a claim for its use in the US in 2014.</p>



<p>The league also announced a 2020 debut season for the Herons. There was one hangup though – they did not have a stadium secured. Four different stadium sites in and around downtown Miami were proposed but faltered. Finally, a site adjacent to Miami International Airport was tentatively approved, but would not be ready in time for 2020.</p>



<p>Like their MLS predecessors in the region, the Miami Fusion (1998-2001), Inter Miami began play 30-some miles up the road in the city of Fort Lauderdale. On the same site, in fact. In Spring 2019, the team was awarded a 50-year lease to redevelop the site of Lockhart and Fort Lauderdale Stadiums. The home of the Fusion, NASL’s Fort Lauderdale Strikers, and many international games was torn down to make way for a new 18,000-seat temporary venue and training center for Inter Miami. The plan was to play the 2020 and 2021 seasons there and then move down to Miami Freedom Park in 2022. The new plan is to start there in 2026.</p>



<p>On the field, things haven’t been much easier. The 2020 debut season was postponed after just two matches due to the COVID-19 pandemic, days before the club’s first-ever home game. The team did make the special play-in round of the MLS Cup playoffs in its first season but lost 3-0 to fellow expansion side Nashville. </p>



<p>The sub-par start resulted in the sacking of the first manager Diego Alonso. In addition, it was found that the team violated league roster rules in 2020. The club was hit with fines and sanctions for the next two seasons as a result. Phil Neville was appointed managed in early 2021, but the new gaffer did not improve results. The team finished in 20th place overall and missed the playoffs.</p>



<p>The year 2022 did see an uptick in performance, as the team won their most games to date, finishing 12th, and made the playoffs, but lost in the first round. A terrible start to the 2023 league campaign led to the firing of Neville as manager on June 1. Just days later, Lionel Messi announced his intent to sign with the club, changing the trajectory of the organization forever. Miami would go on to win the Leagues Cup, but fall in the U.S. Open Cup Final and miss the MLS Cup Playoffs in Messi’s first year.</p>



<h5>INTER MIAMI News and Feature Pieces</h5>



<ul><li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/category/inter-miami/">Latest Inter Miami news</a></li></ul>



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<p>To find out when soccer games are on, download the free&nbsp;<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2020/12/26/soccer-tv-schedules-app-making-it-easier-to-watch-soccer-games-on-tv/">Soccer TV Schedules App</a>&nbsp;which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soccer-tv-schedules/id1543713555" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple iOS devices</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.worldsoccertalk.SoccerTV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Android devices</a>).</p>

Inter Miami TV Schedule and Streaming Links

Our Inter Miami TV Schedule has all the info you need to watch on television and streaming for viewers in the United States.

Inter Miami TV Schedule and Streaming Links - World Soccer Talk

<p>World Soccer Talk’s Inter Miami TV schedule has all the information to watch one of the newest, and now most relevant, teams in MLS (Major League Soccer).</p>



<p>A rocky start both on and off the field has made the debut of Inter Miami challenging. But with the addition of Lionel Messi in summer 2023, the club has instantly become the most important and visible team in the league.</p>



<p>To make sure you don’t miss a single game, here’s our Inter Miami TV schedule and team details.</p>



<h2>Inter Miami TV Schedule</h2>



<p><em>Inter Miami on TV and streaming: U.S. only:</em></p>


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<p><strong>Founded:</strong> 2018 (First Season 2020)<br><strong>Stadium:</strong> DRV PNK Stadium<br><strong>Manager:</strong> Tata Martino<br><strong>MLS Cups:</strong> 0<br><strong>Other Titles:</strong> Leagues Cup (2023)</p>



<h2>Where Can I Watch the Inter Miami Match?</h2>



<p>All of Inter Miami’s matches can be found on <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/mls-season-pass-faq-20230203-WST-413216.html">MLS Season Pass</a>, the league’s exclusive streaming platform. Games are available in English and Spanish (and French if playing a Canadian team). MLS Season Pass features every regular season, playoff, and Leagues Cup match – not only for Miami, but for the entire league.</p>



<p>Select league games are also featured on national TV on FOX or FS1, and you can bet MLS will heavily feature Messi and Miami in these games in the coming seasons.</p>


<h4>Watch Inter Miami on MLS Season Pass:</h4>
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<p>Leagues Cup is available on MLS Season Pass, with select games on FOX and FS1. Spanish coverage on TV can be found on Univision, UniMás and TUDN.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Should Miami qualify for <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/concacaf-champions-league-tv-schedule/">CONCACAF Champions Cup</a>, those games are shown on FS1, Univision, UniMás and TUDN.</p>


<h5>inter Miami History</h5>



<p>The origins of the franchise that would become Inter Miami can actually be traced all the way back to 2008. That year, local investor Marcelo Claure teamed with Spanish giants FC Barcelona for a bid to bring an MLS team to Miami. That bid would fail, with MLS awarding teams to Portland and Vancouver instead. </p>



<p>Claure would go on to be a minority investor in the next, even higher profile effort. On February 5, 2014, David Beckham and the league announced his intent to exercise his option to purchase a MLS franchise for $25 million. This deal for team ownership was a clause in Beckham’s contract when he signed with the LA Galaxy in 2007.</p>



<p>Four years later, in January 2018, the ownership group – which now included majority investor Jorge Más, was officially awarded the 25th MLS franchise. In September of that year, the club announced its name and badge. The choice of “Inter” as a name drew a trademark dispute with Inter Milan, who had registered a claim for its use in the US in 2014.</p>



<p>The league also announced a 2020 debut season for the Herons. There was one hangup though – they did not have a stadium secured. Four different stadium sites in and around downtown Miami were proposed, but faltered. Finally, a site adjacent to Miami International Airport was tentatively approved, but would not be ready in time for 2020.</p>



<p>Like their MLS predecessors in the region, the Miami Fusion (1998-2001), Inter Miami began play 30-some miles up the road in the city of Fort Lauderdale. On the same site, in fact. In Spring 2019, the team was awarded a 50-year lease to redevelop the site of Lockhart and Fort Lauderdale Stadiums. The home of the Fusion, NASL’s Fort Lauderdale Strikers and many international games was torn down to make way for a new 18,000 seat temporary venue and training center for Inter Miami. The plan was to play the 2020 and 2021 seasons there and then move down to Miami Freedom Park in 2022.</p>



<p>However, as of June 2023, ground has yet to be broken on the Miami project thanks to various delays. So the near term future of the club, including potentially all of Messi’s tenure, will take place in Fort Lauderdale.</p>



<p>On the field, things haven’t been much easier. The 2020 debut season was postponed after just two matches due to the COVID-19 pandemic, days before the club’s first ever home game. The team did make the special play-in round of the MLS Cup playoffs in it’s first season, but lost 3-0 to fellow expansion side Nashville. </p>



<p>The sub-par start resulted in the sacking of first manager Diego Alonso. In addition, it was found that the team violated league roster rules in 2020. The club was hit with fines and sanctions for the next two seasons as a result. Phil Neville was appointed managed in early 2021, but the new gaffer did not improve results. The team finished in 20th place overall and missed the playoffs.</p>



<p>The year 2022 did see an uptick in performance, as the team won their most games to date, finishing 12th, and made the playoffs, but lost in the first round. A terrible start to the 2023 league campaign led to the firing of Neville as manager on June 1. Just days later, Lionel Messi announced his intent to sign with the club, changing the trajectory of the organization forever. Miami would go on to win the Leagues Cup, but fall in the U.S. Open Cup Final and miss the MLS Cup Playoffs in Messi’s first year.</p>



<h5>INTER MIAMI News and Feature Pieces</h5>



<ul><li><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/category/inter-miami/">Latest Inter Miami news</a></li></ul>



<p>Courtesy of World Soccer Talk,&nbsp;<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/ultimate-soccer-tv-streaming-guide/">download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide</a>, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming.</p>



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<p>To find out when soccer games are on, download the free&nbsp;<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2020/12/26/soccer-tv-schedules-app-making-it-easier-to-watch-soccer-games-on-tv/">Soccer TV Schedules App</a>&nbsp;which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soccer-tv-schedules/id1543713555" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple iOS devices</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.worldsoccertalk.SoccerTV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Android devices</a>).</p>

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