It got messy in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday evening,for reasons that had nothing to do with the talismanic Argentinian footballer many fans had paid good money to see.
With club co-owner David Beckham watching from the Chase Stadium stands,Inter Miami suffered a chastening 3-1 defeat at the hands of MLS rival Atlanta United.
Worse still,Beckham's youngest son Cruz,19,was also in attendance as the Florida-based football franchise suffered an unexpected defeat in front of their home fans.
Beckham,49,was dressed smartly in the blue two-piece he usually favours while watching the team he founded in 2018.
But the former Manchester United and England footballer's expression was notably sour as Atlanta enjoyed a comprehensive win over Miami,whose single goal came - unsurprisingly - from Argentina star Lionel Messi.
Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobjanidze celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Inter Miami CF during the second half at Chase Stadium
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