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Unlike Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, here’s how brand David Beckham made MLS go big on Lionel Messi

“All petulant in pink like some thuggish flamingo,” read the pages of South China Morning Post. There was no hiding it: China was fuming at Lionel Messi.Nearly 40,000 had thronged to the Hong Kong Stadium to watch him play, how could he ditch them at the last second? Speculation ran amok. ‘Was it a snub to mainland China from the world’s most popular footballer?’ Regina Ip, member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, went as far as suggesting, “Messi should never be allowed to return to Hong Kong”, calling the Argentine a ‘hypocrite’. An attempt was made to douse the political flames as Messi took to China’s biggest social media app to address the aforementioned claims as ‘false’. But the damage was done and strange as it may sound, for his club – Inter Miami – it was one of the man...
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Lionel Messi hopes to play in Inter Miami’s pre-season friendly in Japan | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi expressed uncertainty about his participation in Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Japan due to a lingering leg injury. Two days ago, furious fans in Hong Kong voiced their disappointment as Messi remained on the bench during a sold-out friendly, prompting calls for refunds.Messi addressed the media ahead of Inter Miami's match against Japanese champions Vissel Kobe on Wednesday, stating, "I don't know if I can (play) or not, but I feel a lot better and really want to do it." The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner acknowledged that his leg injury is "getting better," and he expressed eagerness to contribute on the field.Despite the excitement building for the friendly at Tokyo's National Stadium, Messi's availability remains uncertain. He mentioned, "This afternoon...
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Messi, Beckham booed after superstar sits out Hong Kong friendly | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi and David Beckham faced jeers on Sunday when the Argentine superstar opted not to play in Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Hong Kong.The World Cup-winning captain, dealing with a hamstring strain, remained on the bench throughout the 4-1 friendly victory against a Hong Kong select XI.The near-capacity crowd of 38,323, who had invested upwards of 1,000 Hong Kong dollars ($125) and often more to witness their hero in action, expressed their frustration with the absence of Messi on the field.(AFP Photo)In the midst of the second half, chants of "We want Messi" echoed through the Hong Kong Stadium as fans eagerly anticipated the appearance of the greatest footballer of his generation in the highly anticipated exhibition game.The intensity of the booing escalated ...
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It’s nice to step into a stadium and get goosebumps… walking with Sachin maybe made it feel even more special: David Beckham

Former football player David Beckham said he had goosebumps when he entered Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to attend the first semifinal between India and New Zealand. He acknowledged that maybe because he was with Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar it felt that much more special to him. “I think it’s nice to step into a stadium and get goosebumps, and I felt that as soon as I walked into this stadium. There’s something about it, maybe it was because I was walking with Sachin, and maybe that made it feel even more special. But you feel the energy within the stadium even when there weren’t that many people at the start,” Beckham said speaking on BCCI TV. When asked to pick between football atmosphere and cricket Beckham would say, “You know what? I would always say football fans, but ...
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I came to India for the first time, at the right time, says David Beckham amid Kohli mania – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In many respects, David Beckham during his prime was to football what Virat Kohli is to cricket.The former English football icon, much like India's cricket megastar, possessed a knack for shining on the grandest stages, and their exceptional skills in their respective sports harmonise seamlessly with their larger-than-life personas.Beckham was present at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday as Kohli achieved his record 50th ODI hundred in the World Cup semifinal against New Zealand.After witnessing Kohli's masterful display with the bat during his inaugural visit to India, Beckham expressed his satisfaction at being able to witness "a piece of history.""It's just a real pleasure to actually be in this stadium and witness a piece of history. You know obviously I've spent some tim...
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India vs New Zealand: Football legend David Beckham likely to attend the first semi-final at Wankhede Stadium | Cricket News – Times of India

The first semi-final of the ICC World Cup between India and New Zealand on Wednesday is likely to be graced by the presence of former England footballer and legend David Beckham.Beckham is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and is presently in India for a short visit. UNICEF and the International Cricket Council had joined hands as global partners for the ongoing World Cup in India. The match will be held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium and is expected to be attended by a host of celebrities. India qualified for the semi-finals without losing any of their nine league matches, while New Zealand had to rely on a win over Sri Lanka in their last league match to book a seat in the semis. The second semi-final, which will be held at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Nov 16, will see five-time champions Aus...
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Watch: David Beckham, Serena Williams go crazy as Lionel Messi makes memorable Inter Miami debut | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Lionel Messi fever has started gripping USA as the Argentine star made a memorable debut for Inter Miami on Friday with a stunning stoppage time winner against Mexican club Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup match.Messi won a free-kick just outside the box, in perfect range for his famous left foot. He then took a glance at the position of Cruz Azul goalkeeper Andres Gudino, then put his head down before curling his shot high to the keeper's right and into the top corner to deliver the 2-1 triumph.Miami's DRV PNK Stadium went wild after Messi's astonishing winner that left Inter Miami owner and former England footballer David Beckham mesmerised.The crowd also had a special guest in multiple Grand Slam winner Serena Williams, who was sitting alongside Kim Kardashian, also went c...
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Lionel Messi: David Beckham believes Lionel Messi will need time to adapt to MLS | Football News – Times of India

Inter Miami co-owner and football legend, David Beckham emphasised the need for patience during the Argentine's adaptation to the Major League Soccer (MLS), even though the standard of play differs from European football.Beckham, renowned for his stints with Manchester United and Real Madrid, was present at Messi's first training session with Inter Miami, following the star's signing of a two and a half year contract with the club.In addition to Messi, Inter Miami also welcomed former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets, who joined the club and participated in the training session, guided by former Barcelona and Argentina coach, Gerardo 'Tata' Martino.Regarding Messi's transition to the MLS, Beckham conveyed his understanding of the process, stating, "Leo's still going to need, no matter...
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Lionel Messi finalises signing for Inter Miami, commits until 2025 | Football News – Times of India

Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami on Saturday announced that Argentina legend and World Cup winner Lionel Messi has finalized his move to the club. The deal secures his presence in Florida until 2025, according to the club.In the upcoming days, the seven-time Ballon d'Or recipient will integrate into the squad and occupy a franchise player position, as confirmed by Inter Miami.The 36-year-old Messi said: "This is a great opportunity and together we will continue to build this beautiful project. The idea is to work together to achieve the goals we set ourselves and I'm really looking forward to being able to start helping here in my new home."Messi is anticipated to mark his debut next Saturday as Miami play host to Cruz Azul from Mexico in their opening match of the Leagues Cup...
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David Beckham on Centre Court as sun comes out at Wimbledon

David Beckham took time out from overseeing his Inter Miami side’s dreadful run of form to take in the action on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday. The former England captain and Manchester United midfielder sat in the Royal Box with his mother Sandra, 74, as play got under way with Russian 11th seed Daria Kasatkina facing Britain’s Jodie Burrage. Dressed in a light brown blazer, the 48-year-old Beckham is a regular visitor to the All England Club – not far from Selhurst Park where he scored an audacious goal from the halfway line in 1996 that ignited his glittering career. Beckham may have enjoyed not dwelling on his Major League Soccer franchise’s season which has yielded five wins in 20 matches to leave them bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. However, he did recently s...
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Romeo Beckham joins Brentford B on permanent deal

Brentford B have signed Romeo Beckham on a permanent transfer after the forward spent the second half of the 2022-23 season in England on loan, the Premier League club said on Saturday. Beckham, who began training with the team in October last year and joined it in January on a six-month loan from Inter Miami, signed a one-year contract with an extension option for an additional year. The 20-year-old was part of the squad that in May lifted the Premier League Cup, a competition run by the Premier League for under-21 sides. Beckham, son of former England captain and Inter Miami president and co-owner David Beckham, featured 15 times for Brentford B and scored one goal during his loan spell. “We added Romeo to our squad in January and he’s been fantastic for the group,” Brentford B coach ...