David Beckham uses “Messi weapon” to seduce a series of American entertainment stars
Inter Miami president and co-owner David Beckham has found great appeal since signing Messi. He is also heavily involved in activities that will mark the development of football in Miami and in the United States. One of them is to attract celebrities and attract them to watch football more and more, compared to other popular sports in the United States, according to Marca .
In the opening match of the 2025 MLS season (American professional soccer league), in the dramatic 2-2 draw between Inter Miami and New York City FC on February 23, people saw David Beckham being very friendly with former world number 1 female tennis player Serena Williams and actress Eva Longoria. David Beckham even gave these two famous people the latest Inter Miami jerseys with their names on the back, according to Marca .
“David Beckham treated both of them as VIP guests of the club, sitting in the front row to enjoy the match. Serena Williams came to watch Inter Miami play many times last season, while famous actress Eva Longoria was probably there for the first time, and may have been invited by her close friend Serena Williams,” Marca revealed.
Another surprise appearance was that player Paul Pogba, who is waiting for his ban to end so he can join a new club and play again, also appeared at Chase Stadium to watch Messi and Inter Miami play.
Pogba has been in the US a lot recently, so there are many rumors that this player will join the MLS. Similarly, there is also a possibility that David Beckham himself will invite him to join Inter Miami to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup with Messi next June, also in the US.
According to Marca : “The cases of Serena Williams and Eva Longoria are celebrities who were seduced by David Beckham using the “Messi weapon” to come to Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium. Besides, there are other celebrities such as LeBron James, Kim Kardashian, Marc Anthony, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Holland and Daddy Yankee… Showing that this former player has turned Inter Miami not only into a top club in the US, but also has a huge attraction for celebrities, gradually becoming a symbol of American football”.
Messi “scolded” the referee as a coward
The incident happened after Inter Miami drew with New York City FC with a thrilling equalizer in the 90+10 minute. Messi was very angry because the referee gave a red card to player Tomas Aviles in the 23rd minute, which was considered too harsh, ignoring Inter Miami’s penalty in the second half. The Argentine player continuously reacted and was given a yellow card.
At the end of the match, Messi met the referee and had a very heated conversation. According to many reports at the stadium, Messi called the referee a “coward”. He also argued with the assistant coach of New York City FC, before going to the locker room.
These images show a very different Messi than before, when the Argentine player no longer holds back, but is ready to speak harshly to the referees if there are any actions that are disadvantageous to his team, according to Marca .
Messi started the 2025 season with official matches for Inter Miami in MLS and CONCACAF Champions Cup, after 2 matches, scoring 1 goal and having 2 assists.
In the upcoming match, Messi and his teammates are preparing to meet Sporting Kansas City again in the second leg of the first round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, also at home at 8:00 a.m. on February 26 (Inter Miami won the first leg 1-0).
