Beckham's Inter Miami fall 0-1 to LAFC in MLS debut

David Beckham's Inter Miami slipped to defeat in ir first ever MLS match with a 1-0 loss to Los Angeles FC on Sunday.

former England captain is co-owner of 25th MLS franchise who, six years on from Beckham anuncing he was exercising option to own an MLS franchise, which was part of deal that took him to LA Galaxy in 2007 from Real Madrid, finally took to field.

Miami, competing in Eastern Conference, signed Scotland international forward Lewis Morgan from Celtic in January but majority of ir squad is made up of players who have plied ir trade in America.

Beckham's side, mand by two-time CONCACAF Champions League winner Diego Alonso, showed flashes of promise on ir first outing against a strong LAFC unit.

LAFC only played ir first MLS game in March 2018 but have reached play-offs in each of ir first two seasons in league and clinched Supporters' Shield - awarded to team with best regular season record - last year.

Former Arsenal and Real Sociedad forward Carlos Vela, on his 31st birthday, produced a piece of individual brilliance to give LAFC lead.

Inter Miami play away to DC United next week before playing ir first home match against Beckham's former team LA Galaxy on March 14th.