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      David Beckham’s son Romeo signs professional football deal with US side Fort Lauderdale and could make debut TOMORROW

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      ROMEO BECKHAM has followed in the footsteps of father David by signing his first professional football contract.The 19-year-old has linked up with USL League One side Fort Lauderdale – the reserve team of Golden Balls’ Inter Miami.
      David Beckham’s son Romeo has signed a professional contract with Fort Lauderdale
      Romeo could make his debut for his new side against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC this weekend
      Beckham has taken to Instagram to confirm his arrival at the American third-tier outfit, by writing “Footballer for @fortlauderdalecf” in his bio.
      He even posted a snap of himself in his new club’s colours, along with the caption: “Follow your dreams.”
      Spice Girls star mum Victoria Beckham was quick to comment, as she said: “We are so proud of you Romeo x.”
      And according to Miami Total Futbol, Romeo could make his debut this weekend against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
      The versatile player – capable of playing in both defence and attack – has been training with both Inter Miami and Fort Lauderdale in recent weeks.
      Romeo, who celebrated his 19th birthday in Miami earlier this week, isn’t the only son of a Manchester United legend in Fort Lauderdale’s ranks.

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      Harvey Neville – son of ex-Red Devils full-back Phil and current boss of Inter Miami – joined in May.
      The midfielder, 19, has featured in 14 league matches this term as Fort Lauderdale sit fourth in the table.
      Commenting on his son’s move, Phil said at the time: “It was his decision to leave Manchester United and every move he’s made has been like that.
      “He has taken some brave moves in his career, he came out to do some training and to see his dad and really enjoyed it.
      “He impressed everybody but it is quite difficult (for me) because when he’s at the club he is just another player.

      “So I have left a lot of the decision making on Harvey to other people at the club, Anthony Pulis (Inter Miami assistant coach) has taken a real interest in him.
      “I am harder on Harvey than on any other player in the team but ultimately he has signed for the USL team and it’s a great opportunity for him.
      “He’s so excited to be here and it is a new adventure for him.”
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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‘threatened to kill anyone who talked to him’ and boasted of ‘300 million in bank’ in team-mate rant

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC allegedly threatened to kill his LA Galaxy team-mates and boasted of his vast wealth in an astonishing dressing room blast.The 38-year-old was part of the side that spurned a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at home to Houston Dynamo in the club’s final game of the 2018 campaign.
      A former team-mate has revealed Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s astonishing dressing-room blastCredit: AFP
      According to his old Galaxy colleague Joao Pedro, the result left the former Manchester United striker seething.
      And after the team’s season had come to a whimpering end to finish a lowly 13th in the MLS table, the Swede did not hold back.
      Speaking to Record, Pedro said: “At the end of the game, he gave us a talking to.
      “He said, ‘If you are going to come here to go to the beach or take a walk in Hollywood, just say so.
      “’I have 300 million on my account, an island – I don’t need this for anything. The first one who says something to me, I will kill him’.”
      Midfielder Pedro also recalled how the 6ft 5in forward told the squad: “My birthday is every day. Pass the ball here.”
      Speaking of his time in the MLS, in which he scored 30 goals in his second season, Ibrahimovic said: “I’ve done amazing and perfect things.
      “I think I’m the best player in the history of the MLS, without joking. I can play like this wherever I go, easy.”

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      The former Man Utd star returned to AC Milan in December 2019 following his spell in the US
      The Swede has since scored 25 times in just 37 Serie A games as the San Siro side launched a real title challenge last season.
      Milan ultimately finished second, 12 points adrift of rivals Inter but ahead of Atalanta, Juventus and Napoli.
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      Watch ex-Tottenham star Victor Wanyama swap shirt with fan for pack of spaghetti nine years after hilarious pasta tweet

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      FORMER Tottenham star Victor Wanyama hilariously swapped his shirt with a fan for a pack of spaghetti.The MLS midfielders iconic tweet in which he publicly declared his love for pasta is still beloved nine years later.
      Victor Wanyama hilariously swapped his shirt with a fan for a pack of spaghetti
      Montreal fans had made a banner offering to swap pasta with the midfielder
      Wanyama’s tweet in which he declared his love for spaghetti is still beloved nine years later
      The former Southampton ace wrote on Twitter in 2012: “I had spaghetti and it was very nice I enjoyed it.”
      In the years since Wanyama has regularly been reminded of the post – with Spurs even making reference to it when they signed him in 2016.
      Tottenham posted an image of the Kenyan holding spaghetti with the caption: “We signed Victor Wanyama and he was very nice we enjoyed it.”
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      Some Montreal fans have now successfully grabbed the 30-year-old’s eye after their 2-1 loss to New England on Sunday night.
      Two supporters held a banner aloft at the game reading: “Will trade spaghetti for kit.”
      And their wish came true after the match as Wanyama did indeed exchange his jersey for a packet of the Italian pasta.
      Montreal posted the video on social media and fans went wild, as one replied: “This is great lmao.”
      Another added: “This. is. legendary.”
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      A third added: “Bro this is so sweet. Victor what a lad.”
      The official MLS Twitter account even responded as they said: “Looks like a fair trade.”
      While Wanyama then got in on the act by sharing the video as well, simply posting a spaghetti emoji.
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      Ex-Man Utd star Alexis Sanchez owns a £2m Florida apartment which includes a private club and sea views

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      INTER MILAN forward Alexis Sanchez has reportedly bought a beachside apartment near Miami.South Florida real estate website The Real Deal has claimed that the Inter Milan loanee has forked out nearly £2million for a luxury apartment in a condominium at Sunny Isles Beach.
      Alexis Sanchez has reportedly purchased an apartment at the Ritz-Carlton ResidencesCredit: Ritz Carlton
      Sanchez, 32, is currently starring for Inter MilanCredit: Instagram @alexis_officia1
      His property is said to be just a 30-minute drive away from Miami, with records showing proof of the Chilean international’s purchase at the Ritz-Carlton Residences.
      It has also been stated that the 32-year-old would be given access to a private club on the 33rd floor of the 52-storey tower, which includes a beachfront restaurant, pool deck and full-service spa, as well as a fitness centre and wellness centre.
      An official website for the apartment block describes it as a “sumptuous urban oasis” of 212 condominium homes including four penthouses.
      The 649ft residential tower provides sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean.
      According to The Real Deal, the Ritz-Carlton had declined to comment on the alleged purchase from Sanchez.
      Sanchez’s alleged new luxury apartment is located at Sunny Isles BeachCredit: Ritz Carlton
      Reports have stated that Sanchez has forked out nearly £2million for the apartmentCredit: Ritz Carlton
      Sanchez would be given access to a private club on the 33rd floor which includes a pool deck and beachfront restaurantCredit: Ritz Carlton
      Chile international Sanchez can relax poolside in these plush surroundingsCredit: Ritz Carlton
      Media in Chile say he splashed the cash during a two-week trip back in his home country.
      Sanchez put himself in lockdown outside the Chilean capital Santiago back in 2020.
      Italian media have seized on the reported purchase as evidence that his future could lie in the US and David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
      He was first linked to Miami in 2019 after admitting he’d love to play in the MLS at some point, but insisted he still had “five or six years” left at a good level in Europe.
      Should Sanchez move into the property, a deal to join MLS side Inter Miami could be in the offingCredit: Ritz Carlton

      The apartment block boasts stunning views overlooking the Atlantic oceanCredit: Ritz Carlton
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      Ex-Man Utd star Gabriel Heinze sacked by Atlanta United after just 13 MLS matches after horror start to season

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      GABRIEL HEINZE has been given the boot as Atlanta United boss after registering just TWO wins from his 13 games in charge. The former Manchester United full-back took up the reins of the MLS side after the axing of Frank de Boer and Stephen Glass’s stint as interim head coach. 
      Gabriel Heinze has been sacked from his job as Atlanta United’s manager after just 13 games in chargeCredit: AP
      Heinze’s disappointing spell in the dug-out ended in a 1-0 home defeat to MLS East Conference division leaders New England Revolution. 
      His assistant Rob Valentino has been appointed as the club’s new interim head coach. 
      Club chiefs, who expressed gratitude for Heinze’s efforts, believe the sacking of the former Red Devils left-back was for the best of the team. 
      It is reported they have denied his axing was linked to a feud with star striker Josef Martinez who had been training away from the rest of the squad. 
      Carlos Bocanegra, Atlanta United’s technical director said: “Out of respect for Gabi we’re not going to air everything out. 
      “’We’ve had a number of concerning issues over the past several months and the process of evaluating them brought us to this decision today.”
      Darren Eales, the club’s president added: “This was certainly not a decision we wanted to make at this point in our season, but it was the right one for the club
      “Gabi is a talented coach and is undeniably passionate about his craft and the sport of soccer.
      “We are grateful to him for his service and wish him all the best in the future.” 
      Martinez, 28, has netted 92 goals in 114 Atlanta United appearances since his 2017 move to the side from Torino. 
      However, the Venezuelan had reportedly been ordered to train by himself and was benched during his team’s loss to New England. 

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      And the striker was not included in Atlanta’s squad for their last six MLS games.
      The club that won the MLS Cup in 2018 has suffered a severe dip in form in 2020 and are just five points above Phil Neville’s Inter Miami who are bottom.   
      Atlanta’s most recent win in the MLS was a 1-0 defeat of Montreal United on 16 May.
      Heinze had reportedly ordered Atlanta United star striker Josef Martinez to train away from the teamCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Disgruntled Atlanta United fans have been demanding the return of Josef MartinezCredit: Zuma Press
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      Ex-Arsenal star Kieran Gibbs trains with David Beckham’s Inter Miami as he links up with team-mates after transfer

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      KIERAN GIBBS is preparing to enter Inter Miami’s nightmare season after starting training with the MLS team.David Beckham’s Florida franchise have struggled near the bottom of the table and faced a huge fine for breaking financial rules.
      Ex-Arsenal star Kieran Gibbs has joined MLS side Inter MiamiCredit: Instagram
      Gibbs left West Brom this summer to join David Beckham’s US franchiseCredit: Instagram
      But the arrival of ex-Arsenal ace Gibbs will be seen as another piece in the jigsaw for the young club, in only its second season.
      The 31-year-old, released by West Brom, joins fellow English football exiles Ryan Shawcross, Brek Shea, and coach Phil Neville in the Inter ranks.
      Gonzalo Higuain and Blaise Matuidi are also on board to provide much-needed experience and star power yet the French midfielder’s arrival has done little to help the Miami coffers.
      MLS fined the team £1.4million in May for incorrectly registering his arrival under targeted allocation funds, when he was meant to be a designated player.
      Inter chief Jose Mas was fined £176,000, amid a number of charges for the club, with Beckham and other co-owners cleared of any wrongdoing.
      Inter are languishing in 13th place of the 14-team Eastern Conference and no side in all of MLS has claimed fewer than their two wins this season.
      Neville’s side last managed a victory on May 16 and have also brought in Aston Villa youngster Indiana Vassilev on loan to bolster the attack.
      Conference leaders New England Revolution are on the horizon in a tricky run of fixtures that could up the pressure on the former England women’s coach.
      Neville said after Inter’s defeat to Montreal last time out: “This run is unacceptable.
      “Ultimately you’re judged on results, and we’ve lost five straight games and that is unacceptable.
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      “The players are as disappointed as I’ve seen them. But the luck will change for us. We know what we have to do.
      “We have to attack the rest of the season going into the meat of the season. We’re coming to a marathon, three games a week, playing the best teams.
      “No more hiding places. We can’t hide behind injuries. Can’t hide behind international call ups. It’s win time.”
      Kieran Gibbs trained alongside Blaise Matuidi as he began life in MiamiCredit: Instagram
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      CF Montreal flog Erik Hurtado after striker REFUSES to get Covid vaccine as he joins Columbus Crew SC in £145k transfer

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      MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER side CF Montreal have sold striker Erik Hurtado after he REFUSED to get the coronavirus vaccine.Montreal have received just £145,000 for Hurtado in general allocation money after he was sold to Columbus Crew SC.
      Erik Hurtado has been sold by CF Montreal after he refused to have the coronavirus vaccineCredit: Getty
      The Canadian club’s sporting director Olivier Renard said: “There was some interest in Erik during the past few weeks and we listened to the offers, even though we were satisfied with Erik’s work.
      “Because he’s not vaccinated against Covid-19, his situation was problematic.
      “We started considering a trade when we got the confirmation that the team could return to Montreal.
      “Before proceeding, Erik also confirmed that he was not comfortable taking the vaccine, so we concluded this deal, which we felt was very satisfactory.
      “We would like to thank Erik for his professionalism and wish him good luck in his career.”
      Hurtado, 30, featured seven times for Montreal but failed to score.
      He joined the team as a free agent in February.
      This is his ninth MLS season, spending six years with the Vancouver Whitecaps from 2013-18 and the last two years with Sporting Kansas City.
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      In 140 career games, he has 19 goals and 11 assists.
      Columbus president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko said in a statement: “Erik is a versatile forward who has valuable experience in our League and provides us with another option on attack.
      “His addition to our roster will ensure that we have another proven MLS goal scorer to call upon when needed.”
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      Willian’s Inter Miami transfer collapses after Arsenal star demands more than DOUBLE top earner Gonzalo Higuain’s wages

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      INTER MIAMI have pulled out of a move for Willian.SunSport understands the Arsenal man wanted around £8.7million a year – £167,000 per week – to play in MLS which is too much for David Beckham’s side.
      Willian has priced himself out of a transfer to MLS side Inter MiamiCredit: Getty
      It’s a blow for boss Phil Neville who hopes to offload Mexican international Rodolfo Pizarro this month to a club back home in Liga MX.
      That would then free up a designated player spot which Neville wanted to use for Willian, 32, before his demands proved too much.
      Out-of-sorts Gonzalo Higuain is the club’s current top earner, bagging an annual salary of £4.19million or £80,500 per week.
      Willian’s Arsenal contract expires in 2023 but he wants to quit the Gunners after a difficult first season.
      Becks, though, needs a star signing in south Florida to start producing now with former Real Madrid and Argentina frontman Higuain struggling with his fitness levels.
      The 33 year-old was dropped from the Inter Miami squad for the trip to DC United on June 19.
      However, he came off the bench to score in last weekend’s home defeat to Orlando, Higuain still has work to do to reach the desired level.
      Higuain has been put on a specialized fitness plan at the club’s Fort Lauderdale HQ.

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      But he looks set to be named as a substitute once again against Montreal on Saturday night at Red Bull Arena.
      Ex-Arsenal and West Brom full-back Kieran Gibbs, meanwhile, is due in Miami on Friday after signing earlier this year.
      Gonzalo Higuain is the current top earner at the club, pocketing £80,500 per weekCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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