The famous French soccer star met up with his old friend from Real Madrid, David Beckham, while attending an Inter Miami game. Unfortunately, he was unable to see Lionel Messi playing on the field.
Football legends from the past and present, Zinedine Zidane and David Beckham, had a mini-reunion at DRV PNK Stadium in Miami. Zidane had made the trip in hopes of seeing Lionel Messi in action during the US Open Cup Final, but unfortunately, Messi was sidelined due to injury. Despite the disappointment, Zidane and Beckham caught up before watching Inter Miami suffer a 2-1 defeat to Houston Dynamo. It was a bittersweet evening for Zidane, missing out on seeing Messi play but enjoying the company of his former teammate Beckham.
However, the evening turned out to be quite unforgettable for ‘Zizou’, and the Frenchman seemed pleased to have met up with Beckham, who is a co-owner of the club, at DRV PNK Stadium. This post contains affiliate links, and any purchases made through them will earn us a commission. Check out Messi playing in the MLS now. Get access to all the exciting MLS games this season for just £14.99 a month.
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The former Real Madrid teammates, who played together at Santiago Bernabeu from 2003 to 2006, greeted each other with a handshake on the field before the game and later posed for photos arm-in-arm with Messi in the dressing room after the match. There was also footage of the ex-Real Madrid coach engaging in a deep conversation with the co-owner of Inter Miami, Jorge Mas. Zidane joins a list of sporting legends who have come to watch Inter Miami play since Messi’s move to the MLS. LeBron James, Serena Williams, and Magic Johnson are among the stars who have visited to see Messi in action for the team. For the latest news, politics, sports, and entertainment updates from the USA, visit The Mirror US.
Zinedine Zidane traveled to Miami with hopes of watching Lionel Messi, but his trip to DRV PNK Stadium ended without a sighting of the superstar. Despite his disappointment, Zidane understands Gerardo Martino’s choice to rest his captain for the game.
Miami manager Martino explained to ESPN why Messi did not play that night, stating that it would not have been wise for him to take the field, even for a short period. The risk was too great. However, Martino assured fans that Messi will make a return before the season ends, with his availability being assessed on a game-by-game basis in accordance with the medical team’s advice.
The star player from Vice City had been absent from three of the team’s last four MLS games due to muscle fatigue from international duty. He was also forced to leave the game early in Miami’s 4-0 victory over Toronto after just 37 minutes due to the same issue resurfacing. Come on, join our exciting new WhatsApp group! Simply click on the link provided to get your daily fix of Mirror Football articles. We have a lot in store for our community members, including exclusive offers, promotions, and advertisements from both us and our partners. If you decide it’s not for you, feel free to leave at any time. But if you’re interested, take a peek at our Privacy Notice for more information.
