After a heated MLS clash, David Beckham has publicly called out Minnesota United for their social media taunts following their dominant 4-1 win over Inter Miami, the club Beckham co-owns. The defeat marked Miami’s fourth loss in five games, despite a second-half goal from superstar Lionel Messi.
Beckham Responds to Minnesota United’s Instagram Dig
Following the match, Minnesota United posted a photo on Instagram with the caption “Pink Phony Club” — a jab at Inter Miami’s pink kit and a play on the song “Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan. The post appeared to mock Miami’s relatively short history in Major League Soccer (MLS) compared to more established clubs.
Beckham fired back in the comments, writing:
“Show a little respect, be elegant in triumph.”
Minnesota further escalated the rivalry with another post displaying a fan banner reading:
“History over hype, culture over cash.”
Beckham replied once again:
“Respect over everything.”
Minnesota United Crush Inter Miami as Messi Scores in Defeat
The night went from bad to worse on the pitch for Inter Miami. Goals from Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Anthony Markanich put Minnesota in control by halftime. While Lionel Messi briefly gave Miami hope with a goal early in the second half—his second goal in two matches—it wasn’t enough to ignite a comeback.
Messi connected with Jordi Alba’s cross and, despite scuffing the shot, beat goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair. However, any momentum quickly vanished when Marcelo Weigandt scored an unfortunate own goal in the 68th minute. Moments later, Robin Lod sealed the victory with Minnesota’s fourth goal.
Miami’s forward Luis Suarez, Messi’s former Barcelona teammate, missed the match due to personal reasons.
Inter Miami Drops in MLS Eastern Conference Standings
The loss drops Inter Miami to fourth place in the MLS Eastern Conference, while Minnesota United rises in the standings with a statement win. The defeat adds pressure on the Miami squad, which, despite boasting stars like Messi and Alba, is struggling to find consistency during the 2025 MLS season.
Growing MLS Rivalry: Respect vs. Rivalry
The heated post-match exchange adds fuel to an emerging MLS rivalry between the flashy, star-studded Inter Miami and the tradition-embracing Minnesota United. With David Beckham’s call for “respect over everything,” the tension between culture and celebrity continues to shape the MLS narrative this season.
