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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

David Beckham blasts ‘disrespectful’ club rival after social media jibes

  • David Beckham criticised Minnesota United for mocking Inter Miami on social media after Minnesota's 4-1 victory.
  • One Instagram post had the caption “Pink Phony Club” in reference to Miami's colors and lack of history. This prompted the club’s co-owner Beckham to call for respect and elegance.
  • Another Minnesota post showed a picture of a banner from the game which read: “History over hype, culture over cash.”
  • Despite Lionel Messi scoring for the second consecutive game, Inter Miami suffered their fourth defeat in five matches.
  • Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Anthony Markanich, and Robin Lod scored for Minnesota, while an own goal from Marcelo Weigandt added to Miami's woes.

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