Look sharp, the boss is here! David Beckham keeps a close eye on new superstar Lionel Messi in Inter Miami training – as the pair share a hug ahead his second game tomorrow night

David Beckham attended Inter Miami’s morning training session on Monday as the ex-England captain keeps a close eye on superstar Lionel Messi, embracing with the Argentine ahead of the latter’s second game with his new team tomorrow night.

Messi, 36, reported to Florida Blue Training Center next to DRV PNK Stadium in Fort  Lauderdale to be put through his paces in front of Miami manager Tata Martino, also Argentinean, and his coaching staff. 

The World Cup champion was involved in conditioning and on the ball drills with his teammates, as Beckham, 48, sat on a red cooler, wearing a black outfit and sneakers with white socks and pink Inter Miami cap. 

Messi marked his Inter Miami in style last week with a stunning free kick in stoppage time against La Liga MX side Cruz Azul in the Audi Leagues Cup. 

The Herons face MLS rivals Atlanta United in their second group stage game of the competition on Tuesday at home. 

Inter Miami’s co-owner David Beckham speaks with Miami’s Lionel Messi at training, Monday

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