David Beckham did what he promised to his fanbase. Lionel Messi was officially announced by Inter Miami, a moment that will probably be etched in the history of the MLS. With countless reactions pouring in, it was interesting to see how Beckham’s family felt about the signing of La Pulga.
Inter Miami released a video on Twitter confirming Messi as their new number 10. The Argentine wearing the iconic pink for the club was a sigh of relief for fans after months of speculation.
How did Beckham’s family react to signing Lionel Messi?
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Just after Inter Miami announced the signing of Messi as their new player, family members of the retired English footballer were seen rooting for their father. They were seemingly enthusiastic about the signing.
The eldest of his sons, Brooklyn Beckham, posted on his Instagram story, “What an amazing achievement. So proud of you dad, Love you.” While Romeo Beckham applauded, “So proud of you, all the hard work has paid off.Welcome Leo Messi”. They were already big fans of the world champion. Beckham, being able to bring Messi to South Florida, summed up their triumph for the Argentine.
The youngest lad, Cruz Beckham, mentioned, “So incredibly proud of you, Dad. I love you so much”. Meanwhile, Nicola Peltz, an American actress and spouse of Brooklyn Beckham, also appreciated the signing in her Instagram story. She said, “Congratulations, so amazing, so proud of you”
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David Beckham and his admiration for Messi
It was never a simple job for David Beckham to bring the world champion. He always wanted to sign dominant players into the team. Adding to their legacy, Messi was a tremendous deal for the club. The Argentine, with his passion for the game and family, was an inspiring prospect for Beckham.
Messi ended his contract with PSG this season. He had a handful of options lying ahead. A multi-million dollar deal from the Saudis side, and mere speculation for his return to Barcelona. The counter prospect that the Florida side had for him was phenomenal. Beckham was able rope in the 7x Ballon d`Or for $50 million annually, the largest sum in MLS history.
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