Inter Miami CF, a Major League Soccer (MLS) club in the United States, has made headlines with their historic acquisition of Lionel Messi. The 7-time Ballon d'Or winner has decided to leave French club Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this season and pursue the next stage of his footballing career in Miami. This move comes as a surprise to many, as Messi has chosen to snub his boyhood club Barcelona and Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.

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Established as the 25th franchise in the MLS on January 29, 2018, Inter Miami started playing in the American League during the 2020 season. The majority owner of the club is Jorge Mas, while its co-owner is the legendary English footballer David Beckham, who also serves as its president. The team plays their home matches at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

With a valuation of $600 million, Inter Miami is currently the 11th most valuable football club in Major League Soccer. While they narrowly missed out on the 10th spot, which is held by Charlotte FC valued at $625 million, they still trail behind DC United, managed by Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, with a value of $700 million.

Looking back at their performance in the MLS, Inter Miami finished in 10th place in the Eastern Conference during the 2020 season. Their overall league standing, including the Western Conference, was 19th. In the 2021 season, they were placed 11th in their conference and 20th overall. However, last season showed some improvement for the Florida-based club as they secured 6th place in their conference and 12th overall.

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Diego Alonso was the first coach for Inter Miami in their short history, leading the team for two seasons. He was then succeeded by Phil Neville, a former Manchester United player. Unfortunately, Neville was recently sacked due to a string of poor performances in recent months. Currently, Gerardo Martino, an Argentine, is serving as Inter Miami's coach.

The addition of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami's roster is undoubtedly a game-changer for the club. Messi's incredible talent and experience will undoubtedly elevate the team's performance on the field and attract even more attention to the MLS. This landmark deal signifies Inter Miami's ambition to become a top contender in American soccer.

As fans eagerly await Messi's arrival in Miami, there is no doubt that Inter Miami CF is poised for an exciting future. With a strong ownership team led by Jorge Mas and David Beckham, coupled with the addition of one of the greatest players of all time, Inter Miami has set their sights on success both on and off the field.