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NEYMAR has been spotted with David and Victoria Beckham amid transfer rumours of the Brazil icon’s move to Inter Miami.The Al Hilal forward has caused quite a stir about a switch to the States as he has been appearing at a number of sporting events in Florida this week.Neymar has been spotted hanging out with David and Victoria BeckhamCredit: Instagram @neymarjrThe Brazil icon has been attending different sporting events in Miami this weekCredit: GettyNeymar was the guest of honour at the Miami Marlins gameCredit: GettyNeymar continues to recover from a torn ACL that has seen him sidelined for most of the current season.And that injury means the 32-year-old is set to miss the forthcoming Copa America with the tournament set to kick off in June.During his time off, Neymar was the guest of honour at the MLB game between the Miami Marlins and the Pittsburgh Pirates.That came a day after he went out with David Beckham, the Inter Miami co-owner, and his wife Victoria as the ex-Barcelona star shared a snap on his Instagram story.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLManchester United legend Beckham even teased fans on social media by appearing to talk down a move, sharing the same picture, captioned: “Welcome to Miami my friend ( only for dinner ) @intermiamicf@neymarjr”Despite that, his presence in Miami has excited fans about a possible Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar (MSN) reunion at the MLS side.As one fan tweeted: “Neymar in Miami with Beckham… Are we getting an MSN reunion soon?Another added: “Wait for it soon Neymar will be playing for inter Miami.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERA third then put: “Yes, Neymar will join Inter Miami.”While he’s in town, Neymar may reunite with his former Barca team-mates Messi and Suarez who now play in Beckham’s Miami team.Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top fiveBack in Spain, the trio were key in the Catalan giants’ glory in the Champions League in 2015.Neymar then moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 where he was reunited with Messi from 2021 who spent two years in the French capital before the latter’s MLS move.Brazil’s all-time top scorer now plays for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, moving from Paris in 2023. While fans ponder if Neymar will move to Miami he currently has a contract with the Saudi league team until 2025.And given that Neymar is one of the biggest names in the league, he will most likely have an enormous price tag slapped on him if a club decides they want to sign him. More

THE incredible profit David Beckham is making from Inter Miami has been revealed.Beckham, 48, transformed football in the United States when he signed for LA Galaxy from Real Madrid in 2007.David Beckham has made huge profit via Inter MiamiCredit: ReutersThe club’s value was massively increased after the signing of Lionel MessiCredit: GettyAs part of the deal that saw him move to the MLS, he took a pay cut from a reported £16.6million down to £5.4m per year.However, the transfer saw him given the opportunity to start his own team when he retired that would be handed a place in the league for just £19.7m.The only rule was that he could not found his new club in New York.Beckham therefore opted to launch Inter Miami in 2018.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe popularity of the club is continuously growing with star man Lionel Messi helping the eyes of the football world turn to them.There has been “Messi mania” in the US and the overall value of the club is up 74 per cent from last year following the signing.The additions of ex-Barcelona stars Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez have also helped make the club a fortune.Sportico report that Inter Miami is worth around £803m in the current market.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe club have climbed up seven places in the MLS value richlist.Only Los Angeles FC and Atlanta United are worth more.David Beckham is BOOED by 40,000 angry fans who demand refund after Lionel Messi no-show And Inter Miami is reportedly worth £16m more than LA Galaxy.On the pitch, they finished 14th in the 15-team Eastern Conference last season but managed to lift their first ever trophy via the League Cup.And Beckham’s men have started the 2024 campaign promisingly and they are joint-top after five matches. More

CHICAGO FIRE’S 99th minute winner against Montreal has sent fans into meltdown on social media.The MLS clash ended in dramatic fashion with a red card, a penalty and two stoppage time goals.Kellyn Acosta scored a 99th minute winner for Chicago Fire from inside his own halfCredit: MLSThe freak goal secured a dramatic turnaround as Chicago beat Montreal 4-3Credit: GettyChicago edged the seven-goal thriller 4-3 after coming back from 3-1 down late on.After Raheem Edwards was sent off for the visitors, the Fire pulled a goal back from the penalty spot with six minutes remaining.They then completed the turnaround with two goals in added time, including a 99th minute winner from Kellyn Acosta.However, it was the manner of the midfielder’s strike which left fans in shock.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAttempting to send the ball into the Montreal penalty area, Acosta lobbed the ball forward from inside his own half.Instead, though, the wind lifted the ball over a despairing Jonathan Sirois and into the back of the net.The goal has since gone viral on social media, with former USA international Paul Arriola writing on X: “This made me laugh, cry and smile all at once. Nice goal my bro @KellynAcosta.”Meanwhile, one fan commented: “MLS always delivers the unbelievable.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother added: “Best league in the world. Every week there’s a new lunchtime football moment.”A third fan also joked: “I would throw every TV in my house out the window if my team lost like this.”Lionel Messi ‘hits toddler with wayward free-kick’ in latest MLS clash with Inter Miami but scores twice in 5-0 winOne more supporter said: “If this happened to me on Football Manager I’d legit have a breakdown.”The goal secured Chicago’s first win of the season to leave them ninth in the Eastern Conference after four matches.In contrast, it consigned third place Montreal to their first defeat of the campaign. More

FORMER Newcastle star Matty Longstaff has been likened to Will from The Inbetweeners after making his MLS debut.The midfielder, 23, was released by the Toon last summer after failing to cement a place in Eddie Howe’s first team squad.Matty Longstaff made his MLS debut on SaturdayCredit: APLongstaff was likened to a classic Inbetweeners characterCredit: HandoutLongstaff joined Toronto FC earlier this month, having previously been without a club since last June.He made his MLS debut on Saturday, coming on as a substitute with 28 minutes remaining of his new side’s clash with Dean Smith’s Charlotte FC.The former England youth international made it a debut to remember by assisting Lorenzo Insigne’s late winner.Following the 1-0 triumph he took to social media, posting four images and writing: “Good to get out at BMO field and get a positive result with the boysREAD MORE IN FOOTBALL”ALL FOR ONE.”While many fans responded by congratulating Longstaff, one noticed that he had a patch on his shirt reading “debut”.They subsequently quote-tweeted his post with a clip of Inbetweeners character Will McKenzie, who was infamously made to wear a badge during his first day at a new school.The social media user joked: “There’s no way in MLS you have to wear a debut badge.”Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Longstaff’s shirt featured a patch saying ‘debut’Credit: APWill McKenzie was forced to wear a badge on his first say of Sixth FormCredit: E4Explaining the reasoning behind the gesture, another added: “It’s in partnership with a trading card company basically.”They’ll take out the debut patch and put it in a card. Weird.”I played offensive Inbetweeners star – this football team’s fans inspired character & hilarious scene nearly killed meFollowing his Toronto signing earlier this month, Longstaff’s former boss Howe said: “I’m delighted for Matty. He’s an inspirational character.”We obviously have close connections with the family with Sean, but Matty has worked incredibly hard and is an infectious guy.”We wish him all the best.”Toronto’s manager John Herdman added: “I’m thrilled to welcome Matty to our squad.”His Premier League experience and dynamic playing style will add depth to our midfield and complement our tactical blueprint.”Longstaff famously earned the man of the match award on his debut after scoring against Manchester United.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe went on to make 20 first team appearances for the Toon, scoring three goals.During his stint he went on loans at Aberdeen, Mansfield and Colchester, before being released last summer.Longstaff played 20 times for Newcastle’s first teamCredit: AFP More

FANS were left baffled by a shambolic passage of play during the MLS match between Inter Miami and Montreal yesterday.Lionel Messi’s side were taking on the Canadians hoping to continue their unbeaten start to the season.Drake Callender came racing out of his goalCredit: X / @MLSMatias Coccaro had the empty net at his mercyCredit: X / @MLSThe forward tried to chop insideCredit: X / @MLSCallender managed to get back into his six yard boxCredit: X / @MLSCoccaro went on to miss the targetCredit: X / @MLSThe Argentine, 36, was rested for the match – but Inter Miami’s starting XI still featured the likes of Jordi Alba, with Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez coming off the bench.Just 12 minutes into the game, with the score locked at 0-0, Inter really ought to have conceded.Following a long punt forward, home goalkeeper Drake Callender came racing out of his goal.The 26-year-old horribly misjudged the flight of the ball, allowing it to bounce over his head.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMontreal forward Matias Coccaro went haring after it with the goal at his mercy.Instead of slotting the ball into the empty net with his left foot, however, the Uruguayan tried to chop back onto his right.This allowed Inter defender Serhiy Kryvtsov to get back, with Callender and Noah Allen also providing reinforcements.Coccaro tried to beat Kryvtsov, but had his eventual shot blocked by the Ukrainian.Most read in FootballFans were left aghast at the remarkable sequence of play.One blasted: “How can anyone take this league with this level of players seriously? I’ll terminate that striker’s contract at half-time.”Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top fiveWhile a second asked: “Are they professional footballers ?”A third claimed: “What Callender did here is much worse than the miss lol.”And a fourth called it an “MLS moment”.Another added: “Is this a pro league?”Fernando Alvarez gave Montreal the lead just two minutes after Coccaro’s cock-up.Leonardo Campana equalised on 71 minutes, before Coccaro redeemed himself by restoring the visitors’ lead.Sunusi Ibrahim then made it 3-1 in the 78th minute, only for Jordi Alba to pull one back moments later.Inter Miami produced a rousing comeback against Nashville in the Concacaf Champions Cup in mid-week.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut they were unable to repeat the feat this time around, going down 3-2.Messi and Co will next be in action on Wednesday night, when they host Nashville in the second leg of their round of 16 clash.Lionel Messi watched the game from the standsCredit: GettyCoccaro later redeemed himself with a goalCredit: ReutersJordi Alba got himself on the scoresheetCredit: Getty More

LIONEL MESSI crumpled into a heap after being caught by a follow-through during Inter Miami’s MLS clash with Nashville SC.David Beckham’s MLS franchise travelled to Tennessee for a Concacaf Champions League meeting with their fellow US side.Lionel Messi ran to chase down a clearanceCredit: https://twitter.com/FOXSoccerThe Argentine was caught by Lukas MacNaughton’s follow-throughCredit: https://twitter.com/FOXSoccerMessi, 36, required treatment on his left legCredit: GettyNashville went 2-0 up via Jacob Shaffelburg’s double.Messi, 36, got his side back into the contest by bending home a trademark left-footed shot from the edge of the box in the 52nd minute.As Inter Miami hunted an equaliser, the former Barcelona star looked to chase down Lukas MacNaughton’s clearance.After MacNaughton clipped his pass forwards, his follow-through inadvertently caught Messi’s shin.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNo foul was given, although the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was left writhing in agony.When the ball went out of play, Messi could be seen slapping the floor in frustration.He subsequently received treatment from medical staff before being able to continue the game.Messi and Co did then find an equaliser late into stoppage time, with Luis Suarez nodding in from close range to steal a point on the road.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Despite MacNaughton’s clearance not being a foul, fans were left outraged at the sight of Messi rolling around.One hysterically claimed: “Players like this one should be banned for 6 months.”Football Food Tour: Behind the Scenes of Hospitality at Inter Miami, with incredible foodWhile a second wrote: “Wtf ban the defender.”A third whinged: “That referee is a clown. How tf is that not a red!!”And another joked: “You can see the fear in number 3 eyes. He knew he was about to be the most hated guy in football.”Inter Miami will next be in action on Sunday when they host Montreal Impact in MLS.Luis Suarez grabbed a last-gasp equaliser for Inter MiamiCredit: AP More