David Beckham suggested on Wednesday that his new MLS franchise Inter Miami could have a chance of signing Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi in the years to come.

STEVE BRENNER IN LOS ANGELES: Here in the City of Angels, the former England captain will be in a private version of footballing heaven as his Inter Miami team roll out for their first match.

Former England captain David Beckham took to Instagram to congratulate the club's players and staff and share his excitement for the team's future after their MLS debut against Los Angeles FC.

The pair were side by side as Inter narrowly missed out on a point against rivals Los Angeles FC, with a single Carlos Vela goal proving to be the difference between the two teams.

STEVE BRENNER IN LOS ANGELES: There was no opening day Major League Soccer miracle for David Beckham yet the former England captain wouldn't have been disheartened by his side's display.

The football president, 44, was joined by his wife Victoria, 45, his eldest son Brooklyn, 20, and his girlfriend Nicola Peltz, 25, as they watched the game unfold on Sunday.

The former footballer, 44, was in the stands at the the Banc of California Stadium for the match which finished with a score of 1-0 for LAFC.

After a surprise appearance on Ellen to answer Burning Questions on Tuesday, pop star Justin Bieber surprised - and scared - David Beckham on Wednesday.

Victoria and David Beckham shared heartfelt messages to eldest son Brooklyn on his milestone 21st birthday on Wednesday.

Brooklyn Beckham's girlfriend Nicola Peltz has branded him the love of her life in a sentimental Instagram post on his 21st birthday.

David Beckham did not need players, a stadium or even a name to make headlines. Even his involvement in setting up a franchise in MLS was enough to get tongues wagging.

Victoria Beckham and husband David celebrated their son's 21st birthday by heading for lunch at Oswald's private members club in London on Wednesday.

The aspiring photographer was joined by his mother Victoria, father David, girlfriend Nicola Peltz and siblings - Romeo, 17, Cruise, 15, and Harper, eight for the lavish meal.

Harper Beckham appeared to have drawn inspiration from her family's Wizarding World of Harry Potter holiday as she chose to dress as a Hogwarts student for World Book Day.

David Beckham proved the love was still strong for his wife Victoria as he was seen tying her shoelaces in a sweet throwback snap in an Instagram snap shared by their son Brooklyn on Friday.

Rodolfo Pizarro opened the scoring for Inter Miami in just the second minute with a shot 12 yards out from the centre of the box but the hosts scored twice in two minutes to earn all three points.

Beloved footballer Beckham, 44, famously modelled a string of Kent & Curwen outfits, including one that was inspired by TV smash-hit Peaky Blinders.

The former footballer, 44, starred in a promotional clip for his new eyewear line - EYEWEAR by DAVID BECKHAM - shot by his son Brooklyn, 21.

David Beckham's ambitious new MLS franchise Inter Miami are reportedly pulling out all the stops to make a hijack bid to sign David Silva this summer.

The entrepreneur, 44, returned to Miami as he attended a party for his whiskey company Haig Club alongside musician Pharrell Williams at European restaurant Swan on Tuesday.

The football star, 44, took to Instagram Stories to document his visit at Fireman Derek's baker in Miami, Florida as he posed with some of the staff on duty at the eatery.

Victoria and Brooklyn showed their support for the former footballer as they arrived at the Inter Miami stadium on Saturday for the team's launch.

The Inter Miami CF stadium was left empty on Saturday due to the match between their home team and LA Galaxy postponed due to coronavirus fears.  

The former footballer, 44, shared an impassioned post to Instagram that urged fans to look out for one another and stay safe, as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread.

David Beckham will reportedly offer David Silva a big money salary in a bid to tempt the Manchester City midfielder to join Inter Miami this summer and add experience to his youthful side.

David Beckham was every inch the doting father as he read daughter Harper, eight, Peter Pan before bed on Friday night.

Taking to Instagram, the stars have begun sharing insights into how they're keeping their children active, educated and entertained while at home during the coronavirus lockdown

Victoria and David Beckham decided to wile away their third day in lockdown by baking a lemon drizzle cake.

David Beckham's father Ted has announced he is engaged to Hilary Meredith.

The aspiring photographer, 21, was so confident in his abilities that he took the photos in his own photoshoot for ICON Magazine, on Thursday.

Brooklyn Beckham is stranded in the US in lockdown amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

David Beckham has led the charge among footballers to support to the NHS staff working tirelessly to save lives during the coronavirus crisis.

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It is the debate which seemed to have been settled a few years ago - is the modern full-back really a defender any more, or is he closer to a winger? It has now been reignited.

Victoria and David Beckham are continuing to hone their culinary skills while in lockdown, after Victoria documented her husband baking a lemon drizzle cake last week.

The former footballer, who has been self isolating with his family at their luxury Cotswolds home, showed off his unusual food combo.

Gary Neville has opened up on his time at Manchester United, revealing how hard it was to watch his fellow Class of '92 players leave one-by-one over the years.

Actress Kate, 44, screenwriter Phoebe, 34, and thespian Jude, 47, led the stars expressing their gratitude towards the healthcare professionals as they held up 'thank you' placards in a heartfelt clip.

The former footballer, 44, once again showcased his culinary skills as he whipped up a batch of chocolate brownies for his brood, taking to Instagram on Friday to show off his bake.

David Beckham has joined legions of men across the country and shaved his head as he struggles without a barber while under lockdown.

Silva, regarded as one of the greatest players in the club's history, announced he'll leave City at the end of this season. He has been linked with a move to David Beckham's Inter Miami

The fashion designer, 45, and her former footballer beau, 44, are quarantining with their children, Romeo, 17, Cruz, 15 and Harper, eight, - while eldest son Brooklyn, 21, is isolating with girlfriend Nicola Peltz.

David Beckham filmed himself jogging on the country lanes around his Cotswolds house on World Health Day.

David Beckham's Inter Miami are competing with AC Milan for the signature of Manchester City star David Silva, Reports in Italy claim Milan have already entered talks to sign the Spaniard. 

David Beckham, Ronaldo and some of their legendary Real Madrid Galactico team-mates caught up with a group chat while on coronavirus lockdown. 

Scholes was 29 by the start of the European Championship in Portugal and, in theory, at the peak of his powers. But it was to be his fourth and final major international tournament with England.

The Australian personal trainer credited with making David Beckham 'bendy' has shared the three workout moves everyone should be doing for the perfect bum.

The former Manchester United and England midfielder is in self-quarantine with wife Victoria and three of their four children as Britain adjusts to a fourth week of lockdown.

The former footballer, 44, took to Instagram and shared a video of the pair doing 50 bicycle crunches together before they tried and failed to high-five each other.