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David Beckham has narrated the touching, sorrowful tale detailing how he came to know that Lionel Messi would be transferring to his Inter Miami CF club, a moment which he refers to as ‘the best phone call ever’. This juicy bit of information has been revealed during the making of his podcast, ‘This Life of Mine,’ wherein Beckham shared the story of an early morning call that opened up after a five-year-long duel with the soccer legend. This very private narrative grants a very uncommon glimpse into the sports negotiations that were almost cursed and the huge emotional payoff for the king of sports icons.
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Middle of the night in Japan, when David Beckham’s telephone was buzzing along with his bed. He was jet-lagged and slightly irritable because of the early hour. Victoria, his wife, kept on telling him to turn it off so that they could have some sleep. But when David Beckham put on his spectacles and read the message which said, ‘Leo Messi has decided to come to Miami,’ everything turned around. He got out of his bed and began to weep. Victoria was frightened and inquired whether someone had died. His reply was nothing but happiness: ‘Leo is coming. He is coming to Miami.’
That moment was the top point of the hunt which started five years earlier. The retired player disclosed that he and his partner, Jorge Mas, a daydream meeting with Messi’s father five years ago and they were hiding in the hotel lobby even before Inter Miami had been officially a club. At that meeting he told Davidson, ‘I know that Leo’s not ready now but I want your son to play for my club in the future.’ The patience and the long-term strategy finally rewarded in that Japanese hotel room. Even though the news was huge he confessed to his partner that he didn’t believe it until he saw Messi physically stepping foot in Miami joking that they might have signed his brother instead.
Listeners were touched by the storytelling, and many of them expressed their joy in the comments. One person commented, ‘DB telling that story again and again cannot be tiring at all!!!!’ Another one remarked, ‘Good job DB!’ The atmosphere was mainly positive, and the signing was celebrated. A comment along the lines of ‘That’s a very interesting story’ indicated the very nature of the drama that was unfolding behind the curtains.
However, not every comment was joyous and warm. One user took a completely different stance and wrote, ‘He had no other option…’ The remark suggests the complicated situation concerning Messi’s exit from Paris Saint-Germain, the different club choices, and thus implying that Miami was a rational choice, if not the only choice, at that moment. This makes the fairy tale less dreamy and more pragmatic.
In a similar fashion, another user was trying to set a scene by saying, ‘He called him one club wonder,’ which was immediately refuted when another person replied with a counterclaim. The latter defended Beckham’s name saying, ‘He never said that, don’t lie. In fact, he’s always diplomatic and speaks positively about everyone.’ This small debate illustrates the intense scrutiny and sometimes different narratives that often accompany major sports personalities, even if the situation is one of success.
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Beckham’s account is not merely about a transfer, but also about the human story of desire, endurance, and final verification. From a secret meeting that took years in the making to a sobbing reaction in a foreign land, signing Lionel Messi has become a deeply personal mission for the Inter Miami’s co-owner. His breakdown of emotions when he first heard the news indicates that even world icons, some victories are very personal and very touching. It was a groundbreaking win for Major League Soccer as well as a dream come true for David Beckham. The club’s new stadium vision is also an exciting development. In another heartwarming moment, Beckham’s mother had the chance to meet the soccer star. Beyond soccer, Beckham also honors fallen heroes on important occasions.
