Inter Miami CF denies report Beckham selling share of team

Team representative says Beckham remains committed

David Beckham wants to transform Lockhart Stadium into a soccer complex that would host his team for its first two seasons.

MIAMI – Inter Miami CF is denying that David Beckham is selling his share of the team.

A report by Spanish writer Cristian Rivas indicated that Beckham was going to sell his portion of the Major League Soccer team to co-owner Jorge Mas.

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Beckham would still be involved in the project and be a face of the team.

Local 10 News contacted Inter Miami, which said the report was untrue.

"There is no truth to this report," according to a representative. "David is a proud owner of the team."

Inter Miami CF plans to begin play next season.

The club is hoping to have a temporary home in Fort Lauderdale before moving to Miami.


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Will Manso came back home to South Florida when he joined Local 10 in March of 1999. During his time here, Will has kept busy by working in sports, news and he's even dabbled in entertainment. He is now Local 10's sports director and also enjoys the chance to serve as host for special shows on Local 10.