Miami, FL
Injury-hit Miami signs Paraguay midfielder Rojas
Inter Miami has signed Paraguay international Matías Rojas on an one-year contract through the 2024 season, helping to alleviate injury concerns within the roster.
The 28-year-old midfielder was most recently with Brazilian giants Corinthians, but recorded just 30 appearances since joining last summer. He failed to appear in a match since February due to a dispute with the front office over a lack of payments, according to reports in Brazil.
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Prior to Corinthians, Rojas spent time with Cerro Porteño (2014-2018) in Paraguay and Racing Club (2019-23) in Argentina.
“I’m happy, joining a spectacular Club like Inter Miami is a dream come true,” said Rojas. “I’m excited to compete and help my teammates achieve the team’s objectives.”
The player now arrives as a free agent that allows Inter Miami to continue abiding by Major League Soccer’s strict roster rules, a subject which head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino has been frequently outspoken on.
After Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Nashville, Martino lamented having to turn to rookies Yannick Bright and Leonardo Alfonso.
“In a league like MLS, that is so strict with roster rules, salary cap and academy players, we had to make certain movements to be able to count on Yannick Bright and Leo Alfonso,” he said.
“It wasn’t easy because we had to include them in the principal roster, and that involves having less money for other signings. This isn’t an ease that the league grants, and we have to replace important players with two players we selected 60 days ago in a draft.”
Rojas’ arrival will provide Miami with flexibility in the midfield, after regular starter Diego Gómez suffered an ankle sprain in the match against Nashville. Gómez is set to be sidelined for about six weeks while undergoing treatment.
Inter Miami currently has seven players unavailable due to injury, including Jordi Alba (hamstring), Leonardo Campana (hamstring) and Facundo Farías (ACL).
“We’re pleased to bring in attacking midfielder Matías Rojas,” said Miami chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson. “He is a skillful and experienced player at both the club and national team levels whose versatility we believe will be an asset for the team.
“We think this addition helps strengthen our squad as we aim to compete for titles after a strong start of the MLS season.
Despite the absences, Miami leads the Eastern Conference table with 18 points from 10 games.
Miami, FL
South Florida mother arrested for leaving daughter chained to fence, police say
Miami, FL
3 hurt in fire on Lincoln Road that started underground
Three people were hurt after a building caught fire on Lincoln Road on Sunday, according to authorities.
The Miami Beach Fire Department said it was working a fire near 230 Lincoln Road.
The flames had spread from a fire in a manhole that “ignited an FPL vault of an adjacent building,” officials said.
Three people were taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center with minor injuries.
The building was evacuated, and FPL has shut off power to the surrounding area, the fire department said.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area of Collins Avenue between 16th and 17th streets while crews worked the scene.
Miami, FL
“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Tommie Lee among 6 arrested during World Cup match in Miami, sheriff says
Reality television personality Tommie Lee — whose real name is Atasha Jefferson — best known for her appearances on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” was among six people arrested during the England vs. Norway FIFA World Cup match in Miami on Saturday, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said 60,024 fans attended the match. Deputies also reported 19 ejections from the stadium, adding that all incidents were isolated and handled quickly.
Authorities have not yet released the circumstances surrounding Jefferson’s arrest or any charges she may face.
A social media account that regularly reports celebrity news claimed Sunday that Jefferson was arrested July 11 and released July 12 after posting a $1,000 bond. The post also alleged she is facing a felony charge of interference with a sporting or entertainment event and said she later shared a video on Snapchat appearing to be in good spirits after her release.
What we don’t know
CBS News has not independently verified those claims, including the reported charge, bond amount or release information, and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has not publicly confirmed those details.
CBS News has also not independently verified what led to the encounter, and the sheriff’s office has not said what prompted deputies to take Jefferson into custody.
CBS News has requested Jefferson’s arrest report, booking information and any charging documents from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. A request for comment has also been sent to Jefferson’s representatives.
Reality TV star’s legal troubles in South Florida amid World Cup festivities
Jefferson rose to national prominence as one of the breakout personalities on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” before later appearing on several Zeus Network reality series, where she has remained a frequent cast member.
This is not Jefferson’s first legal issue in South Florida. In 2024, she was arrested in Miami Beach on a battery charge following an incident outside LIV Nightclub. Court records from that case alleged she physically confronted another person before officers took her into custody.
Saturday’s arrest comes as Miami continues hosting FIFA World Cup matches that have drawn tens of thousands of fans from around the world. Despite the arrests and ejections, the sheriff’s office said the event proceeded safely and described the incidents as isolated.
This is a developing story. CBS News will update this article as additional information, including the exact circumstances surrounding Jefferson’s arrest and any charges, becomes available.
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