Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham was important of Minnesota United after the Loons’ 4-1 win over the Herons on Saturday, accusing the opponents of being disrespectful for his or her feedback each earlier than and following the match.
Minnesota, who at present sit second in MLS’ Western Convention, collected a commanding win over Miami, who’re fourth within the East, because of objectives from Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Anthony Markanich, Robin Lod and an personal objective from Marcelo Weigandt. Lionel Messi scored Miami’s lone objective within the forty eighth minute, however Miami had already conceded twice by then.
Beckham commented on two of Minnesota’s Instagram posts on Saturday, the primary of which highlighted that the Loons had another level than the Herons after the sport. The caption of the put up learn “Pinky Phony Membership,” a reference to the 2020 music “Pink Pony Membership” by singer-songwriter Chappell Roan.
The ex-England worldwide was not happy with the put up, telling Minnesota to “present somewhat respect” and to “be elegant in triumph.”
He additionally took problem with a subsequent put up targeted on the supporters group’s tifo firstly of the sport. The banner learn, “Historical past over hype” and “tradition over money” with a caption that learn “49 years and counting,” a reference to the historical past of soccer within the state. The Minnesota Kicks performed within the North American Soccer League from 1976 to 1977, whereas this present iteration of Minnesota United may be traced again to 2010, when the Minnesota Stars have been based and later spent a number of seasons within the NASL earlier than changing into an MLS enlargement workforce for the 2017 season.
Inter Miami, in the meantime, have been based in 2018, 4 years after MLS awarded enlargement rights to a Miami-based possession group in 2014 and commenced play in 2020.
Beckham responded to the message within the tifo with a touch upon Minnesota’s Instagram put up, writing “respect over every part.”
Inter Miami return to play on Wednesday towards the San Jose Earthquakes, whereas Minnesota United tackle the Houston Dynamo on the identical day.
