David Beckham’s son Romeo makes professional football debut for Inter Miami’s reserve team
Model Romeo Beckham, 19, swaps Burberry for the back of the net as he gleefully makes his professional football debut on ‘proud’ dad David’s Inter Fort Lauderdale team
Romeo made his professional football debut on Sunday for Inter Miami’s reserve team Fort Lauderdale CFHis famous father spoke of his pride over his son’s work while Romeo’s girlfriend Mia Regan and their family friend Dave Gardner also congratulated the star Romeo played 79 minutes in the 2-2 home draw with South Georgia TormentaThe winger played alongside Phil Neville’s son Harvey in the middle of the park In true Beckham style, he ensured the news was well documented on social media and even changed his Instagram bio to list him as an Athlete and read: ‘Footballer for @fortlauderdalecf’
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Romeo Beckham made his professional football debut on Sunday playing for American third-tier side Fort Lauderdale – which is owned by his father David.
The model, 19, who boasts an esteemed catalogue of work in the fashion world, joined Fort Lauderdale – the reserve team of Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer side founded and owned by his dad, earlier this month and his first outing came in a 2-2 home draw with South Georgia Tormenta this weekend.
In true Beckham style, he ensured the news was well-documented with his 3.1million Instagram followers and even changed his bio on the photosharing site to confirm the career move, with the new tagline listing him as an Athlete and reading: ‘Footballer for @fortlauderdalecf #11’.
The match marked the true beginning of his sporting career, following on from his modelling work which began with Burberry aged just 10 and most recently involvement in Saint Laurent’s Fall/Winter 2021 campaign in June.
Yay! Romeo Beckham made his professional football debut for Inter Miami’s reserve team Fort Lauderdale on Sunday – his father is former England captain David Beckham
David was keen to share his pride over his son’s performance after the teen, who has previously modelled for Burberry, posted an image from the match on Instagram, to which David responded: ‘So proud of you mate’.
Following on from David’s sweet message was his girlfriend Mia Regan, also known as Mimi Moocher, who shared a slew of star emojis on her boyfriend’s joyous post about his job move.
Family friend and football agent Dave Gardner also seemed impressed at Romeo’s sportsmanship and prowess on the field, as he penned underneath: ‘Well done mate, big congratulations, keep working hard’.
Back in February, his mum Victoria told Vogue: ‘Romeo has been training with the team over here [in Miami] every day, because ultimately that’s what he wants to do.’
The good life: Romeo shares insights into his glamorous life on social media, including swanky parties, swish getaways and loved-up displays with his girlfriend
Working hard! Romeo played 79 minutes on the right wing in the 2-2 draw at home to South Georgia Tormenta
Happy days: Romeo said he was ‘blessed’ to make the appearance while his father David voiced his pride and his girlfriend Mimi Moocher shared star emojis
Proud moment: Romeo shared a snap of his football kit hanging in the changing room
Happy days: In true Beckham style, he ensured the news was well documented on social media and even changed his Instagram bio to confirm the career move, with the new tagline listing him as an Athlete and reading: ‘Footballer for @fortlauderdalecf #11’
Last year was when he first hinted at the serious football plans, when he was asked on Instagram if he wanted to be a footballer and simply replied: ‘Yeah :)’.
Romeo started on the right wing, just like his father used to do for Manchester United and England, before being hooked off on 79 minutes without a goal or an assist to his name.
The teenager did, however, show some flashes of brilliance and linked up well with Harvey Neville – son of former United star and current Miami head coach Phil – who started for Fort Lauderdale in the middle of the park.
Starring role: Romeo’s modelling career began when he was just 10 and working for Burberry and his star has continued to rise in the field
Guest: Romeo joined his dad at the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium in June – no doubt picking up tips ahead of his own career move
The Beckham and Neville sons combined well in the 57th minute of the match, with Romeo putting in a testing cross which his team-mate headed just wide.
Fort Lauderdale took the lead twice in the first half through Mitchell Curry and George Acosta, in between Azaad Liadi’s first-half equaliser for Tormenta, but Marco Micaletto scored a late equaliser for the away side after Romeo had been taken off the pitch.
The match marked Romeo’s first outing in professional football having been involved in the game since his early teens.
Hurrah: His mum Victoria told Vogue: ‘Romeo has been training with the team over here [in Miami] every day, because ultimately that’s what he wants to do’ (David, Victoria and Romeo are pictured with eldest son Brooklyn, 22, and youngest kids Cruz, 16, and Harper, 10)
Here come the boys! Romeo (left) is frequently seen with his dad and brothers on social media
Tribute: Following on from David’s sweet message was his girlfriend Mia Regan, also known as Mimi Moocher, who shared a slew of star emojis (the couple pictured last year)
Loved-up: Romeo and Mia are joined at the hip and have been dating for nearly two years (pictured together)
Happy days: David was delighted with Romeo’s new career move, which mirrors his own illustrious professional work
The winger was on the books at Arsenal alongside his brothers Brooklyn and Cruz, but quit the north Londoners’ academy in 2015 as his father revealed his son had separate interests other than football.
While Romeo has undergone a modelling career since leaving the Gunners, the teenager kept playing football while he was studying at Millfield School, while he also trained under England’s attack coach Alan Russell, who also coaches the likes of Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling in individual sessions.
He began training with his father’s team Inter Miami earlier this year, before signing professional terms with Fort Lauderdale at the start of September.
Romeo (right) was on the books at Arsenal before joining his father’s (left) MLS set-up (David and Romeo pictured in August)
Romeo’s move came just a few months after Harvey Neville signed terms with the club, with the midfielder quitting the Manchester United academy this year to join the American side.
Harvey’s father Phil was appointed as the Inter Miami head coach in January of this year and is currently guiding his side to a mid-table finish in his debut MLS season.
Miami have an outside chance of reaching the MLS final series play-offs this season, with Neville’s side three points behind seventh-placed Philidelphia Union in the Eastern Conference, with 11 matches to go.
While Beckham’s franchise have improved their results over the summer, which saw them go seven matches unbeaten in July and August, a 4-0 home defeat to New York Red Bulls on Saturday sent them crashing back down to earth.
Bend it like Beckham! Romeo (left) signed terms with Miami’s reserve side Fort Lauderdale at the start of September (pictured in training earlier this month)
Earlier this month, Romeo was joined by his famous parents alongside his little sister Harper at Sushi Fly Chicken in Miami, where the family rang in his 19th birthday.
Sharing snaps of the fun evening on Instagram, Romeo cosied up to his designer mother, 47, superstar footballer dad, 46, and Harper, ten, in the upmarket eatery.
The Beckhams also posed for snaps alongside restaurant owner David Grutman, who made sure Romeo was presented with a towering cake adorned with photos of the teenager and his family.
Daddy dearest: David was a legendary midfielder for England, Real Madrid and Manchester United (pictured in June 2007)
Family: Earlier this month, Romeo was joined by his famous parents alongside his little sister Harper at Sushi Fly Chicken in Miami, where the family rang in his 19th birthday
Cake: The Beckhams also posed for snaps alongside restaurant owner David Grutman, who made sure Romeo was presented with a towering cake
Happy birthday: Romeo’s loved ones – including dad David shared a plethora of sweet snaps to mark his 19th birthday earlier this month
