The defeat was already humiliating, the provocation made it unbearable. Inter Miami collapsed on Saturday against Minnesota (4-1), conceding a fourth defeat in five games. David Beckham, club co-owner, did not bear to see the opponent publish a mocking image on Instagram, qualifying Miami as “pink phony club”. Visibly touched in his pride, the former English captain replied publicly: “Show some respect @mnufc”. A rare outing from a leader who generally keeps his calm.
A anger directed towards Minnesota … but a very real discomfort
Beckham's message first aimed at Minnesota's attitude. But in fact, it reflects a much deeper context: Inter Miami is in crisis. Under the orders of Javier Mascherano, the club is unrecognizable. And even if Lionel Messi saved the honor by scoring, he can no longer pull the group upwards. The image of the club, its solidity, its project … Everything vacillates.
Messi, still there … but less and less decisive
For the past few weeks, the octuple Ballon d'Or has multiplied goals but has not been enough to mask collective deficiencies. Beckham, without ever targeting it, must see that the Messi-Miracle no longer works. And in an increasingly competitive MLS, the status no longer protects from anything.
Between Beckham and Messi, tension rises to Miami
A glamorous project that begins to cringe
A few months ago, Beckham and Messi embodied an American success story. Today, the decor cracks. Miami loses, the atmosphere stretches, the criticisms emerge. And if Beckham has chosen to express themselves this time against the outside, it could soon raise the tone … internally.
The alert is given. In Miami, even Messi no longer seems to be enough. And Beckham, for the first time, hinted at him.
