Published 10:52 IST, March 3rd 2020

David Beckham trolled on Inter Miami's MLS debut with LAFC fans' "You look lonely" jibe

David Beckham's Inter Miami side were handed a rough introduction into the MLS at the Banc of California Stadium last weekend with a 1-0 loss to Los Angeles FC.

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A number of stars who chose to move to MLS at twilight of ir careers attested to physicality and competition in MLS. David Beckham and his Inter Miami side were given one such reminder at Banc of California Stadium last weekend. Inter Miami succumbed to a 1-0 loss against Los Angeles FC (LAFC), courtesy of a moment of brilliance from Carlos Vela. While on-pitch efforts couldn’t save David Beckham and his Inter Miami side blushes in California this past weekend, LAFC supporters put salt in wounds of David Beckham from stands to add to his woes.

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MLS 2020 highlights: David Beckham, Inter Miami suffer first loss, LAFC fans mock Beckham

Thirteen years ago, David Beckham moved to MLS from LaLiga giants Real Madrid, leaving a trail of fame and fortune in his wake, as befitted a former member of star-studded Galacticos side. While his move to MLS accelerated growth of league back n, league also offered him a lucrative deal should he choose to float an MLS franchise. That move came to fruition this year with Inter Miami MLS debut last weekend. After mammoth efforts, Inter Miami played ir first game against team that topped Western Conference table last season – Los Angeles FC.

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MLS 2020 highlights: Inter Miami MLS debut ends with LAFC directing banter at David Beckham

Carlos Vela condemned Inter Miami to defeat in ir first-ever MLS game at Banc of California Stadium. While re wasn’t a legion of supporters at Inter Miami side of stadium, LAFC fans took full te of this situation on day. Seeing Inter Miami president David Beckham watch his side in action alone in stands, LAFC supporters indulged in a bit of banter at former Galactico.

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Inter Miami MLS debut: David Beckham trolled at Banc of California Stadium

“You look lonely”, chanted LAFC faithful at David Beckham as his side succumbed to a narrow 1-0 loss. David Beckham n proceeded to ackwledge LAFC faithful with a smile from stands right after chant. Inter Miami’s next game will see m face off against Wayne Rooney-less DC United next weekend.

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10:52 IST, March 3rd 2020