Lionel Messi takes to the practice field for 1st time since signing with Inter Miami
Lionel Messi jogged a lap with his new teammates, took part in a warm-up drill of players making short passes in a tight circle, and before long tapped his left foot at a ball that wound up in the back of an open net.
Kieran Gibbs signs with Beckham’s under-investigation Inter Miami
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – David Beckham’s under-investigation Inter Miami has signed 31-year-old left back Kieran Gibbs to a 2 1/2-season contract that starts July 1 after the expiration of his deal with West Bromwich Albion of England’s Premier League. Gibbs has appeared in 10 league matches this season and 11 overall for West Brom. He joined the Baggies for the 2017-18 season after playing for Arsenal from 2006-07. He spent part of 2007-08 on loan to Norwich. Major League Soccer said on March 5 it is investigating whether Inter Miami violated salary budget and roster guidelines by its signing of French midfielder Blaise Matuidi.
MLS investigating Beckham’s Inter Miami over Matuidi signing
NEW YORK – Major League Soccer says it is investigating whether David Beckham’s Inter Miami violated salary budget and roster guidelines by its signing of French midfielder Blaise Matuidi. The 33-year-old Matuidi, a member of France’s 2018 World Cup champions, joined Miami on Aug. 13 from Juventus. Miami signed Argentine midfielder Matías Pellegrini, Mexican midfielder Rodolfo Pizarro and Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuaín as high-priced designated players who could exceed the salary budget. Matuidi was not announced as a designated player.
Beckham says Neville hired as coach on merit, not friendship
David Beckham bristled when asked whether Phil Nevilles was hired as Inter Miami coach because theyre buddies. Its nothing to do with him being my friend, Beckham said Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, FIler)David Beckham bristled when asked whether Phil Neville’s was hired as Inter Miami coach because they’re buddies. He recalled spending eight weeks observing Bruce Arena coach Beckham and the Galaxy. Phil Neville was too nervous to answer questions in Spanish on Friday but plans to starting after this season’s opener.
Blend it with Beckham: Neville hired to coach Inter Miami
The Football Association has released Neville from his contract immediately after being informed he was in talks to become coach of Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer franchise partly owned by David Beckham. They’re teaming up again with hopes of winning more trophies with Inter Miami. Neville was hired Monday as Inter Miami’s coach, reuniting with Beckham — a co-owner of the MLS club. He will formally start at Inter Miami once he gets a work visa. Alonso got Inter Miami to the MLS Cup playoffs in 2020, marking the seventh time an MLS newcomer reached the postseason.
Diego Alonso out as coach of Inter Miami after one season
InterMiami co-owner David Beckham, right, talks with coach Diego Alonso during an MLS training session, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Fort Lauderdale. MIAMI – Inter Miami’s tumultuous offseason has continued with the announcement that Diego Alonso will not be back as coach for the club’s second season. Alonso got the team to the MLS Cup playoffs in 2020. That marked the seventh time that an expansion franchise reached the postseason. But Inter Miami was routed by fellow expansion club Nashville in that playoff appearance, finished 10th in the Eastern Conference and wound up with a 7-13-3 record.
Inter Miami CF signs World Cup champ Blaise Matuidi
MIAMI – Inter Miami CF has added a World Cup winner. Owner David Beckham released a statement that read, “I couldn’t be happier to welcome my friend Blaise to Inter Miami. To have a World Cup winner of Blaise’s quality in our new team is such a proud moment- for us as owners and for our fans. Matuidi’s big moment on the international stage was in 2018, where he was a part of France’s World Cup winning squad. Inter Miami CF’s sporting director Paul McDonough said, “Blaise is one of the most successful midfielders of his generation and we’re thrilled to have him at Inter Miami.
Vela puts LAFC past Inter Miami in Club’s debut
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles FC beat Inter Miami 1-0 in the inaugural game for Miami owner David Beckham’s MLS expansion team. Reigning league MVP Carlos Vela decided the game on his 31st birthday when he scored on a beautiful chip shot shortly before halftime. Miami wore white jerseys with pale pink shorts for its first game, and its new roster competed solidly against one of MLS’ elite teams. LAFC goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer made seven saves while posting a shutout in the Dutch veteran’s MLS debut. He wasn’t tested as sharply as Miami goalkeeper Luis Robles until the final 10 minutes, when Matias Pelligrini and Nicolas Figal forced him to make tough stops.
Inter Miami CF set to land Man City star David Silva, report says
Associated PressMIAMI - David Beckham may have landed himself a huge star for Inter Miami CF. According to the Independent, Man City star David Silva will join Inter Miami CF during the 2020 season. Silva, 33, has helped lead Man City to four titles during his time in Manchester. Inter Miami CF is set to begin play in Fort Lauderdale in March. We reached out to Inter Miami CF for comment, but have not heard back.
Inter Miami CF set to land Man City star David Silva, report says
Associated PressMIAMI - David Beckham may have landed himself a huge star for Inter Miami CF. According to the Independent, Man City star David Silva will join Inter Miami CF during the 2020 season. Silva, 33, has helped lead Man City to four titles during his time in Manchester. Inter Miami CF is set to begin play in Fort Lauderdale in March. We reached out to Inter Miami CF for comment, but have not heard back.
Beckham set to land Man City star David Silva per report
MIAMI - David Beckham may have landed himself a huge star for Inter Miami CF. According to the Independent, Man City star David Silva will join Inter Miami CF during the 2020 season. Silva, 33, has helped lead Man City to four titles during his time in Manchester. Inter Miami CF is set to begin play in Fort Lauderdale in March. We reached out to Inter Miami CF for comment, but have not heard back.
Victoria Beckham launches beauty line during London Fashion Week
(CNN) - Fashion designer and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has expanded her brand into the beauty industry, launching her own line, Victoria Beckham Beauty, online on Saturday. The release preceded her eponymous fashion line's spring/summer show at London Fashion Week Sunday, where models wore the new beauty products. Victoria Beckham Beauty is the co-creation of Beckham and beauty executive Sarah Creal, who previously worked with brands including Bobbi Brown, Tom Ford and Estee Lauder. According to the Victoria Beckham Beauty website, the brand philosophy comprises "safety, transparency, education, and inclusivity." We all have completely different skin types, we're all completely different colors, completely different ages, and we're all wearing the same makeup."
Miami studying new contamination report at proposed Inter Miami stadium site
MIAMI - Miami's city manager has closed Melreese golf course as he studies why an environmental report commissioned by David Beckham's Inter Miami CF shows higher levels of toxins than a county environmental report in 2014. The report was commissioned for Inter Miami, which is currently negotiating a lease to build a proposed $1 billion soccer complex. "The results were quite alarming when it came to things like arsenic," Miami City Manager Emilio Gonzalez said. Beckham's Inter Miami group has said it will pay for the remediation and estimates the cost at $35 million. "Until such time our technical people and our experts tell me they feel that it's OK, then we'll open back [up] the golf course," he said.
Traffic engineers look at impact of Miami soccer stadium
MIAMI - Miami-Dade County drivers often expect heavy traffic snarls on the Dolphin Expressway. Traffic flow during game days at the 25,000-seat Miami Freedom Park soccer stadium will prove challenging. Traffic engineers believe careful planning could prevent drivers' headaches, according to a study commissioned by David Beckham and his group of investors. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez have said they both want to make sure that the soccer stadium doesn't interfere with operations at Miami International Airport. Traffic engineers believe the ideal times for the Saturday game day arrival are from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the departure period from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Traffic engineers look at impact of soccer stadium in Miami-Dade
Scott Olson/Getty ImagesMIAMI - Miami-Dade County drivers often expect heavy traffic snarls on the Dolphin Expressway. Traffic flow during game days at the 25,000-seat Miami Freedom Park soccer stadium will prove challenging. Traffic engineers believe careful planning could prevent drivers' headaches, according to a study commissioned by David Beckham and his group of investors. Traffic engineers believe the ideal times for the Saturday game day arrival are from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the departure period from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. If the project goes forward, Gimenez said Miami-Dade County will also be conducting a traffic report.
Mayor signs agreement with David Beckham to negotiate sale of Overtown land for soccer stadium
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez told Local 10 News reporter Glenna Milberg that he signed a non-binding letter of intent with Miami Beckham United to negotiate the purchase of land owned by the county. The mayor said Beckham's group would pay fair-market value for the property, which is managed by the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department. Because the stadium would be privately owned, Beckham's group would be responsible for paying annual property taxes. However, property owners on the site were reluctant to offer what the Beckham group believed was a fair price for their land. "It is also further confirmation that Miami Beckham United wants its franchise to be in our community," Gimenez said.