Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham appeared to stop himself from celebrating after Lionel Messi’s dramatic equalizer against his former club LA Galaxy.
Messi rescued a point for Inter Miami on Sunday evening, scoring in stoppage time as Tata Martino’s side came from behind to draw 1-1 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The goal ensured Miami maintained its undefeated start to the 2024 MLS season in front of a star-studded crowd in California.
Beckham watched from a suite on Sunday evening, along with his sons Brooklyn, 24, and Cruz, 19, as well as Hollywood stars Liv Tyler and Edward Norton.
After Messi reversed a Jordi Alba putback, Beckham’s box exploded with emotion as those around the Miami co-owner were on their feet and celebrating with each other.
David Beckham seemed to suppress his celebration after Lionel Messi’s equalizer on Sunday evening
The Inter Miami co-owner remained seated as family and friends celebrated
But cameras showed Beckham sitting with a straight face as Brooklyn, Cruz and the people next to him toasted Messi’s goal.
Beckham spent five years as a Galaxy player between 2007 and 2012 and helped the club win two MLS Cups before leaving for Paris Saint-Germain.
Just hours before the match kicked off on Sunday night, the 48-year-old was seen signing autographs, posing for photos and waving to fans of his former team.
Around him, stars from sports and showbiz descended on Dignity Health Sports Park to catch a glimpse of Messi and Miami.
Messi scored the equalizer in stoppage time as Inter Miami came from behind to level LA Galaxy
Messi watched from the stands alongside Hollywood stars Liv Tyler and Edward Norton
Hollywood legend Halle Berry and her partner, singer-songwriter Van Hunt, were among the crowd for the MLS match, as was tennis icon Novak Djokovic.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion was seen on the sidelines before the match. So did several NFL stars, including Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua.
Nacua, who enjoyed a record-breaking rookie season in Los Angeles, posed for a photo next to Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid.
Both NFL players received personalized LA Galaxy jerseys, as did Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon.