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David Beckham is the president of new Major League Soccer side Inter Miami CF

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In Brief

Messi or Ronaldo: stars on Beckham’s Inter Miami wish list

Former England captain says ‘you never know what can happen in football’

19 Mar 2019

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been in great form since signing for MLS side LA Galaxy in March 2018

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In Depth

Ibrahimovic’s best quotes: Planet Zlatan, Pep and the Prem

Swedish superstar has come up with more corkers on the BBC’s Football Daily podcast

23 Nov 2018

Wayne Rooney plays for Major League Soccer side DC United in the United States

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In Brief

Video: Wayne Rooney scores wonder free-kick for DC United

Former Man Utd and England striker now has ten goals in 18 matches

18 Oct 2018

Zinedine Zidane won three successive Champions League titles in his first spell as Real Madrid coach

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Beckham holds talks with Zidane over Inter Miami role

Former England captain’s MLS side has also been linked with a move for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi

24 Sep 2018

Lionel Messi Barcelona Inter Miami David Beckham

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In Brief

Messi to Miami: could Barca star join Beckham’s MLS club?

Former England captain reportedly wants Messi to spearhead his US franchise

17 Sep 2018

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In Brief

Beckham’s MLS side named Inter Miami - how Twitter reacted

Former England captain’s club will start playing in the MLS in 2020

5 Sep 2018

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta Falcons Atlanta United

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In Brief

Video: is this the best sports stadium in the world?

The home of NFL and MLS in Atlanta cost $1.5bn to build and its roof has been described as an architectural icon

26 Jul 2018

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Video: David Beckham launches new MLS team in Miami

Former England captain’s as-yet-unnamed side will play in 25,000-seat stadium

30 Jan 2018

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In Depth

What does the Chinese Super League mean for MLS soccer?

China's spending power is luring many big name stars east, but some think the trend could benefit US football

30 Jan 2017

In Depth

Donald Trump: What it means for sport in the US and beyond

Republican's shock victory could have a wide-ranging effect on the World Cup, Olympics and the Premier League

10 Nov 2016

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In Depth

David Beckham has a mountain to climb in Miami

Sports attendance is low, and strict rules mean he cannot buy success Chelsea-style, says John Nauright

13 Feb 2014

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In Depth

BECKHAM: Will Miami franchise ‘goose’ US soccer?

Former England captain wants to create a global brand with his own Florida-based team

6 Feb 2014

MLS

Messi or Ronaldo: stars on Beckham’s Inter Miami wish list

Ibrahimovic’s best quotes: Planet Zlatan, Pep and the Prem

Video: Wayne Rooney scores wonder free-kick for DC United

Beckham holds talks with Zidane over Inter Miami role

Messi to Miami: could Barca star join Beckham’s MLS club?

Beckham’s MLS side named Inter Miami - how Twitter reacted

Video: is this the best sports stadium in the world?

Enjoy a different view

Video: David Beckham launches new MLS team in Miami

What does the Chinese Super League mean for MLS soccer?

Donald Trump: What it means for sport in the US and beyond

David Beckham has a mountain to climb in Miami

BECKHAM: Will Miami franchise ‘goose’ US soccer?

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