Lionel Messi, David Beckham and Jorge Mas shared a brief moment that spoke volumes about the moment the club was experiencing. During a public training session ahead of the inauguration of the new stadium, Messi and Beckham spoke calmly on the pitch, one wearing an Inter Miami training uniform and the other wearing casual sportswear. A few minutes later, Jorge Mas appeared and greeted them both with a hug. Just before the doors of the new stadium officially open, an image steals the spotlight and sums up who is behind the project very well.
Join us for the moment that heralds a new era for Inter Miami
Inter Miami is close to opening a new stadium known as Miami Freedom Park, scheduled to open on Saturday, April 4th, but the project did not materialize immediately. Several years passed from approval to implementation, with adjustments, permits, and city planning underway. The estimated investment for the first phase is over $300 million, and the stadium will have a capacity of approximately 25,000 people. In addition, it is not just a sports venue, but a wide-area complex that includes commercial areas, green spaces, and entertainment areas.
Stadiums aim to differentiate themselves through design and functionality. It is designed to bring fans closer to the game as the stands are closer to the field and have better visibility from various angles. It also incorporates a wide range of access points, improved evacuation routes, and safety-focused elements that were top priorities during construction. On a technical level, it is equipped with state-of-the-art screens, premium areas and family spaces, with the intention that the experience is not limited to just the 90 minutes of a match.
This step is part of the club’s growth as a sporting project and a global brand. The impact has been clear since Messi’s arrival, but now the plans are even clearer. Not only is he under contract with Inter Miami until 2026, but he is also tied to the club until at least 2028, making him a key part of a mid-term project. His presence not only raised the level of competition, but also increased the team’s international profile and accelerated important decisions such as the construction of a new stadium.
At the same time, the board, led by Beckham and Jorge Mas, continues to work on strengthening the team. The intention is clear. The idea is to surround Messi with more talent and build a competitive team that can aim for more than MLS fame. The club is still keeping an eye on the market and looking for names that fit into its sporting project and can sustain the growth it has shown in recent months.
The three of them together on the field reflects the collaboration between sports and management. Inter Miami is entering a new era, with a new stadium, its protagonists and management involved in every detail. It wasn’t just a coincidence, it was a sign that this project was starting to take shape and that they were a big three in MLS with Inter Miami.
