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Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham watched his MLS side seek to clinch their first-ever trophy in the League Cup final on Saturday night.
Lionel Messi was looking to continue his Miami magic and guide the American football club to glory against Nashville at Music City.
The World Cup winner has inspired Inter Miami to the final with nine goals in six games since joining a month ago and will look to take them forward by lifting their first trophy.
And co-owner Beckham was on hand to watch his side’s quest for their first title.
The former England captain revealed to Apple TV that the club made sure all of their staff were in the house for the special night.
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham watched his team seek to clinch their first trophy
The former England captain hailed the special night as he watched the League Cup final
Beckham was joined by co-owners Jorge Mas, NBA player Thanasis Antetokounmpo, NBA player and Nashville co-owner Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jose Mas (LR)
He also claimed that summer signings from Inter, including Messi and his former Barcelona teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, had an impact not only on the club but on the whole of football in the United States.
“We always knew that bringing in players like this would not only change the face of our club but the game in this country and that’s exactly what we did,” Beckham said on the broadcast. pre-game.
“The fact that they came in the way they came in, they played, but more importantly they are people’s players and you can feel that. People from Miami, people from USA can feel how humble they are, how hard they work and also what they want to do for this game in this country.
“It’s such a special night, we have our whole family, all our staff here because we’re family, that’s what we’ve always been since day one. Celebrating tonight with our family, our staff, our friends, it’s a very special night, and to do it here in Nashville, such a special franchise, big fans.
Beckham was also joined by co-owner Jorge Mas, who hailed the team’s run to the finals as “true Miami history”.
“It’s the incredible culmination of three years of hard work,” he said. “The culmination of a dream that we started from nothing. It was a blank canvas. And to be able to tonight, with Nashville joining us in the league in 2020, to be able to have the chance to lift the league cup, the best team in North America trophy with the addition of the stars, and have our staff here, having the fans here is a real Miami story.
“It’s a gift for our city and we will continue to build something very special in the future.”
The couple posed for a photo with rival landlord and NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, co-owner of Nashville.
Beckham revealed to Apple TV that the club have made sure all their staff are in the house
Giannis, co-owner of Miami opponent Nashville, was awarded a penalty before the game
Lionel Messi, pictured warming up for the final, was looking to lift his first silverware with Miami
Beckham was unable to attend Miami’s 4-1 semi-final victory over the Philadelphia Union on the road, but celebrated the win on social media.
‘Another incredible night in pink. What a moment for OUR team, OUR fans, OUR club. First final in our history, SO PROUD,” Beckham wrote, punctuating his message with a few pink and black hearts in tribute to the team colors.
Messi’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, also stayed home, but after the victory was confirmed she shared her husband’s social media post congratulating his team with three ‘strong arms’ emojis.
The stars all traveled along Inter Miami’s League Cup route to catch a glimpse of Messi.
The likes of Lebron James, Serena Williams and Derek Jeter all attended Miami games en route to the final.
Beckham’s daughter Harper even played a part in the club’s quarter-final clash against Charlotte.
Messi was accompanied onto the pitch by Harper before the match started.