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 Confirms Roster Moves Ahead of 2021 MLS Campaign
Inter Miami are already looking forward to next season after revealing their year-end roster decisions for the 2021 campaign. He’s only featured for 33 minutes in the English Premier League (EPL) this term and a switch to Inter Miami – and a chance to link up with Gonzalo Higuain – would surely appeal. A front line of Giroud and Higuain would certainly be one of the most powerful strike forces in the MLS for 2021. All of which will help to build the Inter Miami brand. An experienced spine of Ramos, Matuidi, Higuain and Giroud would certainly be an intriguing foundation for Miami next season.
sflcn.comInter Miami shut out in postseason debut, ending inaugural season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Randall Leal and Hany Mukhtar scored 10 minutes apart in the first half and Nashville beat Inter Miami 3-0 on Friday night in an all-expansion play-in round game. Nashville advanced to face Toronto FC, last year’s runner-up, on Tuesday night in East Hartford, Connecticut. The defeat ends Inter Miami’s first season, one in which they finished shorthanded because of reported COVID-19 infections. Leandro González Pirez, Gonzalo Higuaín, Federico Higuaín and Andrés Reyes were among the players not suiting up Friday. We suffered that blow and were only able to get settled and play an even match for the last 15 minutes of the first half,” Inter Miami manager Diego Alonso said.
Despite Two Losses, Inter Miami Is Already Better Than Advertised
Inter Miami CF is now officially official, existing not only in imaginations but also on soccer pitches across the nation. Inter Miami, this is your Charlie Hough moment. pic.twitter.com/XkSwlRneeN Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) March 7, 2020New Favorite GIF ???????? pic.twitter.com/IGMUBcxzZ2 Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) March 7, 2020Manager Diego Alonso also has proven to be a good fit for the club thus far. Inter Miami is still looking for its first win on the field, but it has already won the attention of many curious South Floridians.
browardpalmbeach.comDespite Two Losses, Inter Miami Is Already Better Than Advertised
Inter Miami CF is now officially official, existing not only in imaginations but also on soccer pitches across the nation. Inter Miami, this is your Charlie Hough moment. pic.twitter.com/XkSwlRneeN Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) March 7, 2020New Favorite GIF ???????? pic.twitter.com/IGMUBcxzZ2 Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) March 7, 2020Manager Diego Alonso also has proven to be a good fit for the club thus far. Inter Miami is still looking for its first win on the field, but it has already won the attention of many curious South Floridians.
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