Home Football David Beckham Reunites with Former Teammate Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid in the US Open Cup Final, Despite the Absence of Lionel Messi

David Beckham Reunites with Former Teammate Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid in the US Open Cup Final, Despite the Absence of Lionel Messi

Football — 12/09/2023

Former Real Madrid icon Zinedine Zidane attended an Inter Miami match, hosted by owner David Beckham, in which Lionel Messi was expected to play but missed due to ιnjury. Zidane and Beckham, former Real Madrid teammates, shared a warm reunion at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.

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Despite Messi’s absence, Inter Miami faced Houston Dynamo in the US Open Cup Final, resulting in a disappointing 2-1 loss. Zidane appeared delighted to reconnect with Beckham, who co-owns the club. They exchanged greetings and engaged in conversation before the game, and after the match, they posed for photos together with Messi. Additionally, Zidane was seen in deep discussion with Jorge Mas, co-owner of the Herons.

Hình ảnhZinedine Zidane's Inter Miami trip ruined as Lionel Messi misses US Open Final defeat for David Beckham's side | The Sun

Zidane’s presence at an Inter Miami match adds to the list of sporting icons who have attended the team’s games since Messi’s move to the United States, including LeBron James in previous months.

Zinedine Zidane enjoyed a reunion with David Beckham after a wasted trip to Miami to see Lionel Messi.

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The former Real Madrid maestro caught up with his fellow former Galactico, before watching Inter Miami lose to Houston Dynamo. Zidane had made the trip to Fort Lauderdale to catch a glimpse of the Argentine superstar in the US Open Cup Final, only for Messi to miss out due to ιnjury. Miami slumped to an agonising 2-1 loss after captain Messi failed to even make the bench as his fitness wоes continue.

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The pair, who played together at Santiago Bernabeu between 2003 and 2006, shared a handshake and conversed before kιck-off on the field before again reuniting in the dressing room post-game, where the duo posed for photos arm-in-arm with Messi. Footage also showed the former Real Madrid head coach deep in conversation with the Herons’ co-owner Jorge Mas.

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Zinedine Zidane's Inter Miami trip ruined as Lionel Messi misses US Open Final defeat for David Beckham's side | The Sun

Zidane is not the first sporting icon who has been to see Inter Miami in action since the seven-time Ballon d’Or victor’s move stateside. In previous months stars including LeBron James, Serena Williams and Magic Johnson have all made the trip to see Messi in action for the MLS side.

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