Paredes shuts down Messi-Miami talk as World Cup cash looms
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 12 min
Inter Miami enters World Cup week with Leandro Paredes denying a Messi-backed move, while FIFA club-benefit checks for Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Dayne St. Clair offer balance-sheet help—not automatic MLS roster flexibility.
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Inter Miami enters World Cup week with Leandro Paredes denying a Messi-backed move, while FIFA club-benefit checks for Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Dayne St. Clair offer balance-sheet help—not automatic MLS roster flexibility.
In this episode
- Paredes denies Messi call to join Inter Miami - Yahoo Sports — Yahoo Sports
Paredes denies Messi call to join Inter Miami - Yahoo Sports Powered by Paredes denies Messi call to join Inter Miami Before beginning his World Cup adventure, Leandro Paredes spoke about the rumors linking him with Inter Miami next season, supposedly at Lionel Messi’s invitation. "I haven’t spoken to anyone, and Leo didn’t text me either. When people started saying Rodrigo de Paul might go,…
- Inter Miami to earn big bucks from Messi’s participation in World Cup 2026 - AS USA — AS USA
# Inter Miami to earn big bucks from Messi’s participation in World Cup 2026 - AS USA Published: 2026-06-08T06:33:08-04:00 Source: en.as.com (en.as.com) Language: en ## Story Inter Miami to earn big bucks from Messi’s participation in World Cup 2026 - AS USA Luis Guillermo Vázquez Calum Roche Update: Jun 8th, 2026 06:33 EDT 0 Share Make us preferred on Google Lionel Messi will even make…
- Step Back — When we hear Inter Miami can earn money from Messi being at the World Cup, is that cash actually useful in MLS roster-building — like GAM/TAM or cap relief — or is it basically just a check to ownership with no on-field impact?
Background sources
- World Cup 2026: Why are Fifa giving clubs $355m during the tournament? - BBC Sport — BBC
- MLS Club World Cup Prize Haul Hits $41 Million With Inter Miami Exit — Eben Novy-Williams
- As Club World Cup begins, MLS player bonus dispute remains as protests, allegations of retaliation cause chaos - CBS Sports — Cbssports
- MLS players ‘deeply disappointed’ with league’s Club World Cup proposal | The Seattle Times — Jayda Evans
- How Inter Miami signed De Paul, fit him in MLS roster rules - ESPN — Lizzy Becherano
- Lionel Messi paid $70M-$80M per year, Inter Miami owner says - ESPN — Lizzy Becherano
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Kicks Off This Week! Here’s How Inter Miami CF is Part of the Festivities | Inter Miami CF — Inter Miami CF
# FIFA World Cup 2026 Kicks Off This Week! Here’s How Inter Miami CF is Part of the Festivities | Inter Miami CF Author: intermiamicf Published: 2026-06-08T21:31:01.787000+00:00 Source: intermiamicf.com (intermiamicf.com) Language: en ## Story FIFA World Cup 2026 Kicks Off This Week! Here’s How Inter Miami CF is Part of the Festivities | Inter Miami CF MLS # FIFA World Cup 2026 Kicks Off…
- Inter Miami MLS Schedule — Exa
# Inter Miami MLS Schedule Inter Miami MLS schedule snapshot. 8 listed games. Next scheduled game: Wed, Jul 22, 11:30 PM UTC. ## Snapshot - 8 matches, 8 scheduled ## Match Results | Match | Status | Score / Time | Venue | |:------|:-------|:-------------|:------| | Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami CF | Scheduled | Wed, Jul 22, 11:30 PM UTC | Nu Stadium, Miami, FL | | Inter Miami CF vs CF Montreal |…