Manchester City, with its established history, larger stadium capacity, greater number of championships, and extensive global fan base, appears to be the more established and globally recognized club. However, Inter Miami CF, fueled by the presence of Lionel Messi and a strong commitment to community engagement, is rapidly growing in popularity and influence, particularly in North America.
| Attribute | Inter Miami CF | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| League | Major League Soccer (MLS), Eastern Conference | Premier League |
| Home Stadium Capacity | 21,550 | Approximately 53,600 (Etihad Stadium) |
| Global Fan Base Size | Significant global fan base, amplified by the presence of Lionel Messi. They have the most followers across Major League Soccer. | Social media following of 186 million across main platforms (2023-24). |
| Average Ticket Price | The average ticket price for Inter Miami CF is $283.67. Ticket prices vary widely, with cheap options starting at $22.73 and VIP seating costing as much as $11,988.90. The average price of Inter Miami CF tickets listed on SeatPick is $300. Following Messi's move, the average ticket price increased five-fold to $161. | Varies widely. For Premier League games, tickets generally start around "". Average cost around $315 for the 2025/26 season. |
| Team Value (USD) | $1.2 billion USD as of 2025, ranking second in the league. | Brand value of ".4 billion (as of 2024). |
| Number of Championships Won | 1. They won the 2023 Leagues Cup. In 2024, Inter Miami secured their first Supporters' Shield. | 10 League titles, 7 FA Cups, 8 League Cups, 7 FA Community Shields, 1 UEFA Champions League, 1 European Cup Winners' Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 1 FIFA Club World Cup. |
| Current Star Players | Lionel Messi, Luis Su", Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba. | Not available |
| Youth Academy Reputation | Inter Miami intends to use the Lockhart Stadium site as the club's training ground for its first team, USL League One reserve team Inter Miami CF II, and youth academy. | City Football Academy has reached the highest possible environmental standards. |
| Managerial Stability | Javier Mascherano was hired as the new head coach. | Pep Guardiola has been the manager since 2016. |
| Sponsorship Revenue | The club would make north of $200 million in revenue in 2024. | Over $295.8m for the 2023/24 season. |
| Community Engagement Programs | The Inter Miami CF Foundation is a community-driven non-profit that uses soccer as a catalyst for positive change. They focus on education and empowerment for youth in underserved communities. They partner with organizations like UNICEF to support education programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. They engage in local initiatives like youth soccer programs and community clean-ups. | Focus on empowering young people, promoting healthier lives through football in Manchester and globally. |
| Social Media Following | 27.6M total followers. They have 17.1M Instagram followers, 8.9M TikTok followers, 1.2M Twitter/X followers, 275K YouTube subscribers and 59.8K LinkedIn followers. | 186 million followers across main social media accounts in 2023-24. Instagram is the most popular platform. |