⚽ Inter Miami CF — Key Facts
| Full Name | Inter Miami CF (Club de Fútbol) |
| Principal Co-Owners | David Beckham, Jorge Mas, Jose Mas |
| David Beckham Role | Co-Owner & Club President |
| Liga / Competition | Major League Soccer (MLS) |
| Founded | 2018 (first MLS match: 2020) |
| Stadium | Chase Stadium (formerly DRV PNK Stadium), Fort Lauderdale |
| Star Signing | Lionel Messi (joined July 2023) |
| Franchise Value (est.) | ~$1 billion+ (post-Messi) |
Inter Miami CF is a Major League Soccer club co-owned by David Beckham, Jorge Mas, and Jose Mas — and has become the most globally recognized MLS franchise since the signing of Lionel Messi in July 2023. The club was Beckham’s long-held dream, stemming from a contractual option he secured when he joined the LA Galaxy in 2007 to eventually own an MLS expansion team.
Who Are the Owners of Inter Miami?
Inter Miami is owned by a consortium of investors. David Beckham serves as a co-owner and club president — he is the public face and driving force behind the franchise’s global identity. Jorge Mas and his brother Jose Mas, Cuban-American businessmen and founders of MasTec (a major US infrastructure company listed on NYSE), are the primary financial backers and co-owners. The Mas family’s business acumen and capital have been central to the club’s operations and ambitious growth plans, including the planned new stadium in Miami itself (Freedom Park).
David Beckham’s MLS Ownership Vision
David Beckham exercised his MLS expansion option — secured at a reported $25 million — to co-found Inter Miami in 2018. The franchise initially played at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale while planning a purpose-built stadium in Miami. Beckham’s global brand recognition, combined with his deep MLS relationships, made him a unique ownership figure: both a sporting icon and a credible business operator.
Lionel Messi and the Global Impact
Inter Miami’s global profile exploded in July 2023 when Lionel Messi signed with the club, choosing Miami over Saudi Arabia and Barcelona. The immediate impact was extraordinary — Inter Miami’s social media following multiplied overnight, merchandise sales soared, and the club’s estimated valuation crossed $1 billion. Messi’s Inter Miami deal included an ownership stake in the club, a share in revenue streams, and an equity interest in the Apple TV MLS broadcast deal — making it one of the most creative athlete compensation packages in sports history.
