“You have to win”: Phil Neville explains David Beckham as Inter Miami owner

Neville also offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Beckham’s presence around the club. He’s been hands-on, to varying degrees, since their MLS inception got underway in 2020 – but Neville said there’s a fine line that’s never crossed.

“You’re talking about one of the most famous, iconic figures in the world,” Neville said of the former LA Galaxy star whose MLS arrival started the Designated Player rule. “And he comes in and acts as if he’s no different than anybody else. He watches the 13s, the 14s, the Under-15s, 16s – he goes and watches the MLS [NEXT Pro] side more than he watches us.

“And what he does do is brings a sense of support, support that I’m here backing you. But he never, ever, ever interferes. And he’s someone who’s amassed so much business and sporting knowledge with his playing career, but he never ever comes to me and says ‘Pick this team.’ He never, ever comments on players. He just offers support. That, from an owner, is a great example to be like.”