MLS is in its 2nd weekend, with an action-packed opening day fans came back to witness more last-minute thunders. However, till the writing of this article, all seven matches were decided before the 90th minute. David Beckham’s Inter Miami is leading the fans’ hype with a 2-0 win over Philadelphia. They now are the table topper of the MLS, which is huge for a young franchise such as Miami.
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This season fans have a lot of expectations from the team that the English soccer legend owns. His being vocal about his plans to sign World Cup winner Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi has brought the team an immense fanbase. Not to mention that David Beckham himself has an unfathomable fanbase.
With a young team and nothing but winning the trophy on target, the team has embarked on an incredible journey. The team won both matches 2-0 and all four goals until now have come from different individuals. Fans believe the team will continue its dominating run this season, rendering them one of the favorites.
Fans react to the domination by Inter Miami
With goals from Corentin Jean and Robert Taylor, the match had many notable incidents. A stunner of a goal by Robert Taylor from way outside the box in 77th had fans go crazy. Meanwhile, Corentin Jean opened the goal book from way outside, giving Miami the lead. Here is how fans reacted to the plays.
WERE WINNING THE CHIP!!! https://t.co/DetQtzxjWA
— ben ⁷ 🪞 (@NotBGeneus) March 5, 2023
Inter Miami is playing and looking for an upset over Philly, good goal from Corentin Jean but Blake is too good not to save this. pic.twitter.com/7nWwPUNIhI
— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) March 5, 2023
Corentin Jean from distance! 🎯 #InterMiamiCF pic.twitter.com/iEsMCClyTK
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 5, 2023
OH MY ROBERT TAYLOR! Inter Miami continues their domination of Philadelphia Union with a banging volley into the top right corner! #InterMiamiCF 2-0 #DOOP pic.twitter.com/UwGoNPkD2P
— MLS NETWORK (@mlsnetwork) March 5, 2023
Miami is the real deal
— Will Forbes (@MLSMoves) March 5, 2023
HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO https://t.co/w4wgy5wweZ
— Justin McCant (@McCant4Life) March 5, 2023
I TOLD EVERYONE HES LEGIT. https://t.co/u4T5RyUf2w
— IMCF Traveller (@IMCFTraveller) March 5, 2023
Nice to catch a match. Up for once 👌🏻👌🏻 https://t.co/kpKsamYcvD
— Charlie Stevens (@chazs92) March 5, 2023
Philadelphia Union was the most dominant team in the opening day matches of the season. They defeated Columbus Crew 4-1. However, that sharp and aggressive offense looked a bit lost today.
The day is still on, and many teams are still battling it out on the pitch. Fans can witness a last-minute stunner. In the record-breaking opening weekend, fans saw every match reach a conclusion. However, today fans witnessed two goalless draws and a 1-1 between Atlanta United and Toronto.
David Beckham is eying multiple superstars
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Multiple reports and even Inter Miami coach Phil Neville confirmed that not only are they eying Lionel Messi, but they are also keeping close tabs on one of the Barcelona stars. Sergio Busquets will be a free agent soon, as his contract with La Liga Juggernaut Barcelona is about to end.
The daily mail reported that Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Nassr is also planning to present an offer to the Barcelona star. This build-up might lead the fans to witness a Todd Boehly vs Arsenal-type bid war.
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