Beckham names team Inter Miami

DAVID BECKHAM’S Major League Soccer team has been named Inter Miami. A black, pink and white club emblem has also been unveiled with a pair of herons as its focal point (right). Beckham, owner and president of football operations, said: ‘This is such a proud day for myself and for the entire team. It’s an honour to announce the new name and crest to our fans.’ The official name will be Club Internacional de Futbol Miami. A club statement says the name aims to celebrate ‘a truly global location that welcomes and embraces all cultures and communities’ and is a nod to ‘Miami’s international, diverse, inclusive, creative and ambitious spirit’. Beckham added: ‘We are taking another important step in establishing our club and today marks an important moment in the history of Club Internacional de Futbol Miami.’ Beckham, 43, exercised an option in his contract with former side LA Galaxy to buy an expansion franchise in 2014. Miami are scheduled to take to the field in 2020, playing at a temporary venue until their own privately-funded stadium is completed the following year.