Miami, FL
Martino: Miami not in position to sign Di María
Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino shut down the possibility of signing players like Benfica forward Ángel Di María and Boca Juniors goalkeeper Sergio Romero due to Major League Soccer’s strict roster rules.
“The truth is that I have no knowledge, nor do I suspect that economically or legally we are in a position to bring them,” he said to Paraguayan radio Monumental AM 1080.
ESPN Argentina reported on Thursday that Inter Miami is in talks to sign Di María — former Manchester United and Real Madrid player and Lionel Messi’s teammate in Argentina national team — after he finished his contract with Benfica this summer.
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“There is nothing that has been officially received from the sports director regarding Ángel [Di María],” Martino added.
“The league has certain economic restrictions, some limits, and we are complying with them well within that rule. But today I do not see any type of hiring as feasible, especially such exceptional players.”
Martino has been vocal about the league’s difficult restrictions in the past, especially after being eliminated by Monterrey in the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16.
“If MLS doesn’t liberate the various rules it has to have deeper rosters, with injuries and suspensions, Liga MX will continue to have the advantage. Still, I’ve always thought, even while working in Mexico and now working in the US, that the comparison between the two leagues is useless,” he said on April 11.
“MLS still cannot compete with Liga MX at the same level because of roster rules. I think the process will be changing, with alterations coming in the short term.”
Leonardo Campana, Sergio Busquets and Messi currently occupy the team’s three Designated Player slots, while the salaries of players like Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba count towards the total salary capacity of $683,750 this year.
The team would have to offload certain players this summer, generating allocation money and freeing up salary capacity space before compliance day to make room for figures like Di Maria. And Martino didn’t shut down future opportunities to do so.
“It is also true that the transfer book here is closed, it only opens in mid-July and we have to see what can be done when that time arrives. Inter Miami is open to the transfer market, there are always possibilities to continue improving. We will see when the time comes what possibilities we have,” added Martino to the radio show.
For now, the Herons will resort to current players for the ongoing 2024 MLS season and upcoming Leagues Cup tournament, which kicks off on July 24. Inter Miami currently lead the Eastern Conference table with 21 points in 11 games, and face the New York Red Bulls on Saturday at Chase Stadium.
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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