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Inter Miami have officially appointed Argentine coach Cristian “Kily” González as their new head coach, with the 52-year-old signing a contract that will keep him at the MLS club until June 2028. González’s appointment had been delayed as he awaited the necessary U.S. work documentation, but the process has now been completed. The former Argentina international has already taken charge of his first training session with an Inter Miami squad led by global superstar Lionel Messi. He succeeds Guillermo Hoyos, who had been overseeing the team on an interim basis since Javier Mascherano’s departure in April. González, however, has little time to settle into his new surroundings. His first major assignment arrives immediately, with Inter Miami preparing to face Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup on Wednesday. The Argentine brings considerable experience to the role, having previously managed Rosario Central, Unión Santa Fe and Platense. During his distinguished playing career, Gonzál...

Lionel Messi made an immediate impact on his return to club football, providing an assist as Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw by Atlanta United in Florida on Saturday. The appearance was Messi’s first since the Argentine announced his retirement from international football earlier in the week, bringing a new chapter to his illustrious career with the national team. The 39-year-old started and captained Inter Miami in a match that was delayed by more than 90 minutes because of heavy rain and lightning before eventually getting underway. Messi, who led Argentina to World Cup triumph in 2022 and captained the team to a runners-up finish at the 2026 tournament, remained a central figure for Miami despite the difficult weather conditions. His assist helped Inter Miami find the net twice, but Atlanta United twice responded to ensure the points were shared in a dramatic contest. The draw leaves Miami with more work to do as they continue their MLS campaign, while Messi's re...

Lionel Messi marked his return to the scoresheet with an emotional goal as Inter Miami battled to a 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night, his first strike since the passing of his father earlier this month. The Argentine superstar delivered a moment of brilliance in the 26th minute at Subaru Park, escaping his marker before calmly firing a left-footed effort into the net to put Miami ahead 2-1 before the break. Messi was immediately surrounded by his teammates in a touching celebration after the goal. The 39-year-old forward had already made his influence felt earlier in the contest, providing the assist for Miami’s opening goal on a challenging night marked by intense heat and humidity in Pennsylvania. The goal carried special significance for Messi, who paid a heartfelt tribute to his late father last week, admitting the loss had left him struggling to imagine life without him. The result brought an end to Inter Miami’s three-match losing streak as the r...