Former England captain, David Beckham, has shared his admiration for Lionel Messi and the significant impact he has made on the younger players at Inter Miami. The legendary footballer seems determined to pass on his exceptional skills and knowledge to the upcoming talents within the team.
Messi made a move to South Florida after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain came to an end, and he has quickly settled in. Adjusting smoothly, he has already scored an impressive 11 goals in just 12 games, greatly contributing to the team’s victory in the League Cup.
Miami co-owner Beckham is amazed by Messi’s inclusive nature, especially towards the younger players in the team, despite his esteemed status. In a candid interview for the “Stick to Football” podcast, Beckham shared his admiration for Messi alongside his former Manchester United and England teammate, Gary Neville.
“We recognized the transformative effect Messi would have not just on our team, but also on the league and the sport as a whole. However, it goes beyond that. With players like Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, his presence is an inspiration for the young talents both on and off the field. Messi’s generosity extends to all aspects of his involvement with the team.”
“Leo’s arrival brought about a significant change. It’s truly remarkable to see the academy kids being taught by someone who has achieved so much and won everything.
Recently, during an interview with a talented academy student, he was asked about the best advice Leo had given him. Surprisingly, the advice was simply to walk more. Leo emphasized that walking allows you to observe more, and it’s already making a positive impact. It’s truly incredible.”
Thanks to Beckham’s efforts, Miami successfully signed the legendary seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. Beckham even revealed that he had “sneaked” into a Barcelona hotel four years prior to Messi’s arrival to discuss with his father.
Not only Miami, but other teams were also eager to secure Messi’s services. However, he decided to turn down the opportunity to join Beckham in Florida and receive a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia. Instead, Messi chose to stay in Barcelona as his contract with PSG was nearing its end.
To the delight of the former England captain, Messi eventually set his sights on an extraordinary move to the United States when the opportunity arose. The decision to finalize the trade seemed like a stroke of brilliance.
To maintain his reputation as the Argentine champion seamlessly merging into everyday existence, Beckham has recently announced that he is taking young talents from Inter Miami under his wing, sharing with them certain undisclosed tips and techniques.
It may surprise many, but Beckham insists on driving himself to the supermarket, doing his own shopping, and promptly returning home as soon as he touches down in Miami. This unconventional choice has certainly caught the attention of many onlookers, but that’s just who Beckham is – unapologetically himself.
In addition to his extraordinary sporting abilities, Beckham leads a fulfilling family life. His wife and children are truly remarkable, and it is evident that Beckham values their presence immensely. Despite his fame and success, he remains grounded and modest, embodying the qualities of an everyday person.
