David Beckham has broken his silence following a landmark achievement, describing Inter Miami's first-ever MLS Cup victory as a pinnacle moment in his storied career in football.
A Dream Realised in Miami
The former England captain, who is a co-owner of the Florida-based club, watched his team secure the domestic crown on Saturday, 7th December 2025, with a 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps in the final. Speaking to The Athletic, an emotional Beckham placed the success among his finest accomplishments.
"It has to be one of the greatest moments in my career to have won it as a player and now to have won it as an owner," Beckham declared. "I don't think that's been done before, so that's a nice thing to do first." He added that the occasion represented "the ultimate dream," made perfect by clinching the title in their own stadium.
Messi's Magic Seals the Deal
The path to glory was sealed by key performances on the pitch. The final saw Vancouver's Edier Ocampo score an unfortunate own goal to put Miami ahead, before Ali Ahmed equalised. The match was ultimately decided by goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende, securing the long-awaited trophy for Beckham's project.
However, the driving force behind Miami's sensational recent form has undoubtedly been Argentine superstar Lionel Messi. The 38-year-old icon delivered an astonishing 43 goals and 26 assists across the season, contributing two assists in the final itself. Beckham emphasised that the extensive effort to bring Messi to Major League Soccer was worth every second.
"My promise to America and to the MLS was to bring the best player, and we brought the best player and now we've had success tonight," Beckham stated, reflecting on a journey that began with his own playing move to LA Galaxy.
Building a Legacy
This championship caps a remarkable period for Inter Miami, who topped the combined standings in 2024 with a record 74 points. While they did not replicate that exact points tally this season, their consistency culminated in the ultimate prize. With Messi recently signing a contract extension keeping him at the club until at least 2028, the future looks bright for Beckham's American dream.
Beckham's final words captured the sentiment of the night: "Tonight is just one of those nights that I'll never forget." For the football legend turned owner, a profound personal and professional ambition has now been fulfilled.
