David Beckham kisses and hugs daughter Harper and wife Victoria as his family support his team Inter Miami’s match against former club LA Galaxy
- The former footballer’s team Inter Miami was up against his former club LA Galaxy at the DRV PNK Stadium in Florida on Sunday afternoon
- The president of soccer operations, 45, previously signed a five-year deal and moved to America back in 2007 to play for his now-opponent
- Proving to be in good company, David was also joined by youngest son Cruz, 16, eldest child Brooklyn, 22, his fiancée Nicola Peltz and her billionaire family, before Inter Miami lost 3-2 to its challenger
- The Beckham family’s close friend and NFL legend Tom Brady, club mogul David Grutman and musician Pharrell Williams were also at the match, while Romeo, 18, was not in attendance
- Inter Miami finished 10th out of 14 teams in the Eastern Conference during their debut season in 2020. The team lost 3-0 against Nashville in the first round of the play-offs under former head coach Diego Alonso
- Inter Miami are now coached by David’s former Manchester United team-mate Phil Neville, who was appointed in January
David Beckham was supported by his family as his football team Inter Miami was up against his former club LA Galaxy at the DRV PNK Stadium in Florida on Sunday afternoon.
The president of soccer operations, 45, who previously signed a five-year deal and moved to America back in 2007 to play for his now-opponent, appeared in great spirits as he hugged and kissed his daughter Harper, nine, and wife Victoria – who turned 47 earlier in the weekend – for Sunday’s first match of the MSL season.
Proving to be in good company, David was also joined by youngest son Cruz, 16, eldest child Brooklyn, 22, his fiancée Nicola Peltz and her billionaire family, before Inter Miami lost 3-2 to its challenger.
Delighted: David Beckham was supported by his family (pictured with wife Victoria and daughter Harper) as his football team Inter Miami was up against his former club LA Galaxy at the DRV PNK Stadium in Florida on Sunday afternoon
The award-winning sportsman looked extremely dapper in a black suit and sunglasses as he took to the pitch before kick off.
David cut a suave figure in his tailored suit which boasted the team’s emblem on the breast pocket and was styled with a crisp white shirt and a club tie.
He also stole a moment to chat on the phone, appearing to be on FaceTime as he held up the device and showed off his personalised Inter Miami case.
The sportsman was also seen chatting to others at his team’s home, the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, and appeared to be in good spirits pre-match.
Close: The president of soccer operations, 45, appeared in great spirits as he hugged and kissed his daughter Harper, nine, and wife Victoria – who turned 47 earlier in the weekend – for Sunday’s first match of the MSL season
Watching on: They were also joined by eldest child Brooklyn, 22, his fiancée Nicola Peltz and her billionaire family, before Inter Miami lost 3-2 to its challenger
Go for it dad! David’s little girl sat on her mother’s lap, while actress Nicola followed suit with her husband-to-be
Two (families) Become One! Nicola’s parents Claudia and Nelson sat between her and Posh Spice
Sleek: Victoria – whose son Romeo was not in attendance – looked chic in a black outfit and shades as Harper wore a pink team t-shirt while sitting on her lap
Off they go: David beamed with a wide grin, Victoria stunned in all-black, while Cruz, 15, looked effortlessly cool in bright yellow nail polish
Eyes on the pitch: The group looked pensive as they stared at the footballers working their magic
Keeping the good times rolling: The brunette flashed a rare smile shortly after celebrating her birthday
Victoria looked chic in a black outfit and shades as Harper wore a pink team t-shirt while sitting on her lap.
Lovebirds Brooklyn and his actress partner showed her support for the team by donning their traditional strip.
The Beckham family’s close friend and NFL legend Tom Brady, club mogul David Grutman and musician Pharrell Williams were also at the match.
Looking the part: The award-winning sportsman looked extremely dapper in a black suit and sunglasses as he took to the pitch before kick off
Pre-match prep: The football star, 45, appeared to sneak in a quick FaceTime as he held up his phone and showed off his personalised Inter Miami case before the game
There they are: VB and Harper were seen with Cruz (back row)
PDA: Brooklyn and Nicola looked into the fame as they showed their support
Go for it: The Beckham family watched on intently as they took in the game
Cute: Victoria gave Harper a hug as they watched the match, while lovebirds Brooklyn and Nicola were seen applauding
Hey pal! The hunk greeted an industry friend with a high-five before returning to his seat
Inter Miami finished 10th out of 14 teams in the Eastern Conference during their debut season in 2020. The team lost 3-0 against Nashville in the first round of the play-offs under former head coach Diego Alonso.
Inter Miami are now coached by David’s former Manchester United team-mate Phil Neville, who was appointed in January.
The match comes after it was reported that Inter Miami are expected to face sanctions after a Major League Soccer investigation found they ‘broke budget regulations’ when they signed France midfielder Blaise Matuidi last year.
Wahay! The group cheered as one of David’s players scored a goal
How cute: Harper bonded with Nicola’s mum, while Cruz wrapped his arms around a pal
Animated: At one point, Victoria appeared to shout into the distance before embracing David and Harper
Positive: A doting Victoria hugged a giggly Harper, despite David’s team losing out on the win
MLS have determined that when French World Cup winner Matuidi, 34, joined from Juventus in August 2020, he should have been a designated player due to the size of his salary.
They are also allowed a third if the club made a $150,000 payment (£108,000) to the league split among the other sides.
Instead, as reported by the BBC, Inter Miami listed him as a Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) player and saved their three designated player slots for Gonzalo Higuain, Rodolfo Pizarro and Matias Pellegrini.
Getting ready: David was also seen chatting to others at his team’s home, the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, and appeared to be in good spirits pre-match
For the fans: The star waved at fans as he strolled in the sun
Suited and booted: The star looked in great spirits as he walked along
Delight: David laughed as he enjoyed the day with his beloved team
Focus: David couldn’t take his eyes off the prize as the game got underway
Celebrity: Tom Brady was one of the celebrity faces at the game
Chat: Brooklyn and Nicola were seen near Tom as they watched
Cheery: The photographer and the screen star looked every inch the trendy couple, while Victoria caught up with Tom
Good spirits: The couple were seen joking around with friends
A-list: David’s longtime friend David Grutman and musician Pharrell Williams joined the Brits at the event
This effectively gave the team four ‘designated players’ last season rather than the permitted three; MLS have said the final results of the investigation, including sanctions, will be announced in due course.
Designated players’ wages do not count towards the MLS salary cap and each team is allowed two-high priced designated players whose wages exceed the league’s salary cap.
An investigation by the MLS is said to have discovered that Matuidi was paid above the limit for a TAM player and should have been classed as a designated player, meaning Inter Miami broke the rules when they registered him.
‘We love you all!’ The former musician uploaded a group shot of herself with the Peltz family after the game, to which Nicola commented: ‘I love you all so much!’
American move: David signed a five-year deal with LA Galaxy in 2007 (pictured at the time)
Oh dear: Inter Miami are under investigation over the signing of Blaise Matuidi (pictured) who is said to have been paid more in wages than is permitted under MLS budget rules
Known as the ‘Beckham rule’ the designated players laws were introduced when the former England captain joined Los Angeles Galaxy back in 2007.
Beckham was given at the time an option to purchase an expansion franchise, later becoming a co-owner of Inter Miami who played their first game in March 2020.
It has been a busy week for David, with the father-of-four also celebrating his wife Victoria’s 47th birthday over the weekend.
Bringing over the talent: The MLS side are currently being managed by Beckham’s ex-United team-mate Phil Neville
Busy week: David’s first match of the season comes after his wife Victoria celebrated her 47th birthday in style as she enjoyed an intimate night with their family on the beach
Victoria marked the occasion in style as she enjoyed an intimate night with David and their family on the beach on Saturday.
The fashion designer shared a heartwarming snap of herself posing alongside David on the evening, who said his wife deserved the ‘best day ever’.
As well as sharing a look at her sumptuous looking cake, Victoria also reposted several of her birthday tributes from celebrity pals including Elton John, Kim Kardashian, Emma Bunton and Eva Longoria.
She was also treated to a chocolate cake covered in hundreds and thousands, sharing a selfie of herself with a slice as she wrote: ‘I love you all so much’.
Birthday girl: Victoria was treated to a chocolate cake covered in sprinkles, sharing a selfie of herself with a slice as she wrote: ‘I love you all so much’ while tagging her family members
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