David Beckham is supported by wife Victoria, son Brooklyn and his girlfriend Nicola Peltz as his team Inter Miami CF make their MLS bow against LA FC
- The football president, 44, was joined by Victoria, 45, Brooklyn, 20, and model Nicola, 25, at the Banc of California Stadium on Sunday
- Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, football agent Dave Gardner and his partner Liv Tyler were also in attendance
- It’s been six years pass since officially announced he would exercise an agreement written into the contract signed in 2007 following his move from Real Madrid to LA Galaxy that, for $25million (£19.5m), an MLS franchise could be his
- The former Manchester United ace boasted a successful football career from 1992 until 2013
- Inter Miami lost 1-0 to LAFC thanks to a chip by former Arsenal player Carlos Vela
David Beckham was in good company as he witnessed his team Inter Miami CF mark their first match in the Major League Soccer (MLS) on Sunday, when they went up against Los Angeles FC.
The football president, 44, was joined by his wife Victoria, 45, his eldest son Brooklyn, 20, and his girlfriend Nicola Peltz, 25, as they watched the game unfold from the crowd at the Banc of California Stadium.
The former Manchester United midfielder has seen six years pass since officially announcing he would exercise an agreement written into the contract signed in 2007 following his move from Real Madrid to LA Galaxy that, for just $25million (£19.5m), an MLS franchise could be his.
Special: David Beckham was joined by his wife Victoria, his son Brooklyn, and his girlfriend Nicola Peltz as he watched Inter Miami CF mark their first match in the MLS on Sunday
Fashion designer Victoria was every inch the doting partner as she cosied up to her husband of 20 years in a sweet Instagram snap, alongside the caption: ‘I’m so excited!!! So many kisses @davidbeckham @intermiamicf and Team DB!! x VB.’ [sic]
The businessman was showered with love from his close friend, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who appeared to give David a prep talk at one point.
Media personality David’s best pal of over 30 years, Dave Gardner, and his long-term partner Liv Tyler were also in attendance at the star-studded game.
The father-of-four, who shares Brooklyn, Romeo, 17, Cruz, 15, and Harper, eight, with Posh Spice, beamed with pride as he boldly sported a blazer with the team’s logo emblazoned across it.
‘So excited!’ As the team went up against fierce Los Angeles FC, fashion designer Victoria was every inch the doting partner as she cosied up to her husband of 20 years in a sweet snap
Listen to my advice: The businessman was showered with love from his close friend, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who appeared to give David a prep talk at one point
Star-studded turn-out: David’s best pal, Dave Gardner, and his long-term partner Liv Tyler were also in attendance
Cheery: The father-of-four, who shares Brooklyn, Romeo, 17, Cruz, 15, and Harper, eight, with Posh Spice, beamed with pride as he wore a blazer with the team’s logo emblazoned across it
Sharp: Cutting a typically dapper appearance, the Leytonstone native tied in his smart jacket with a crisp white shirt, a striped tie and dark trousers
Tender moments: David posed for a snap with a young fan, captured by her relative
Cutting a typically dapper appearance, the Leytonstone native tied in his smart jacket with a crisp white shirt, a striped tie and dark trousers.
Victoria ensured she didn’t like her man down in the fashion stakes as she nailed business chic in a corduroy trousers, a pale blue blouse and a green patterned blazer styled as a cape.
Aspiring photographer Brooklyn – who put on a loved-up display with his partner of five months – cheered on his famous father on Instagram as he penned: ‘So proud of you dad’, alongside two heart emojis.
He’s got his dad’s back: Aspiring photographer Brooklyn cheered on his famous father on Instagram as he penned: ‘So proud of you dad’, alongside two heart emojis
Doting: Cruz, 15, followed in his older brother’s footsteps as he shared: ‘So excited for you dad, I’m so proud of you and I love you so much’, while Romeo, 17, added: ‘Good luck dad’
Cruz followed in his older brother’s footsteps as he shared: ‘So excited for you dad, I’m so proud of you and I love you so much @davidbeckham @intermiamifc’, while Romeo added: ‘Good luck dad’.
‘Congrats mate on getting to game 1 ! Let’s go @intermiamicf ! So excited for you @davidbeckham’, restaurateur Gordon, 53, also wrote on his widely-followed account.
David’s project was almost doomed to failure with the inability to find a suitable stadium site almost killing the dream before it began.
The lads! Restaurateur Gordon, 53, and sports executive Dave, 43, ensured they posed for snaps with the man of the hour ahead of the game
Pleased: Sporting the team’s signature pink scarf, the food critic said: ‘Congrats mate on getting to game 1 ! Let’s go @intermiamicf ! So excited for you @davidbeckham’ [sic]
‘So excited for our first game’: Capturing the atmosphere, Victoria uploaded a clip of excited fans ahead of the watch, with pink smoke being launched into the air
Thankfully, with the introduction into the ownership group of local construction magnates the Mas brothers, all the political red-tape has been navigated. Well, for now at least.
The plans to move into a $1bn business park and sports complex remain in flux but are top of that particular agenda.
‘We are just thrilled to be at this point,’ said sportsman David earlier in the week, clearly enthused at the prospect of battles on the pitch, rather than the courtroom, to help occupy his time.
They’re ready! The Inter Miami CF eleven pose for a team photo ahead of their tense match
On cloud nine: Inter Miami CF fans cheered during the first half
Fierce: Inter Miami midfielder Matias Pellegrini (L) took a shot while defended by LA’s Eddie Segura (C)
Los Angeles FC is widely considered as one of the most dangerous teams of the last campaign who won the Supporters Shield – given to the best record in the normal season – before falling short in the play-off’s.
Carlos Vela, formerly of Arsenal, scored 34 goals last year and was named the League’s top player.
For Miami, with just two friendlies and some behind-closed-doors matches to use as preparation, this is a step into the unknown.
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