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After MLS Cup Final Win, David Beckham Reveals What Lionel Messi Has Told Him About His Retirement Plan

Inter Miami's 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps was led by Lionel Messi's two assists, fulfilling Beckham's 19-year plan to build a successful MLS club.

  • On December 7, 2025, Inter Miami defeated Vancouver 3-1 at Chase Stadium, with two assists from Lionel Messi.
  • David Beckham began the project over 19 years ago and acquired expansion rights for $25,000,000 that formed Inter Miami.
  • Three MLS honours now sit on Beckham's record, after winning in 2011 and 2012 with LA Galaxy, and the 2025 MLS Cup as owner.
  • With recent retirements, Beckham says he will work with Beckham's co-owners to build Inter Miami into a new generation, including Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
  • San Diego FC's $500,000,000 expansion fee illustrates MLS's rising market, and the Inter Miami era has helped push MLS to new heights globally.
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David Beckham wins the MLS title with Inter Miami and thus fulfills a life dream. Wife Victoria shows herself emotionally and pays tribute to his long way to success. But while the family cheers, a son stays away once again.

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L'ÉQUIPE broke the news in Boulogne-Billancourt, France on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
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