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    Miami city

    "Beaches, bars, and now Beckham…"

    Miami’s causing a celeb stir

    Why Miami’s in the spotlight right now

    Miami gets its fair share of attention, mostly thanks to its quirky architecture and belting beaches. But the Magic City’s getting eyeballed for different reasons at the moment, thanks to a gaggle of famous faces and their love for the beautiful game.


    Soccer, as our transatlantic cousins call it, is taking off big time across the pond. Gone are the days that ageing pros come here for a final swansong – the Americans have been taking football more and more seriously. And the MLS, or Major League Soccer, is getting global attention for its big-money investors and ever-improving crop of players.


    How does Miami come into this, though? Well since the city’s former team, Miami Fusion, folded in 2002, there’s been a big football-shaped hole in this part of Florida. Until now, that is. Step forward David Beckham – England and Manchester United legend, fashion icon, and co-founder of a brand new Miami football team. And that’s cork-popping news for the city, with the eyes of the nation now drawn to this sun-peppered pocket of Florida…

    MAGIC CITY MEETS GOLDEN BALLS

    “Miami deserves this” – that’s the message from the group of wealthy backers behind the city’s new football team. Becks needs no introduction, and he’s been joined by five others in masterminding the project, including the former Spice Girls manager and a Japanese entrepreneur.


    The former England skipper’s been toiling for four years to reach this point, after getting a taste for stateside soccer at LA Galaxy. And the new team’s already brought a fresh buzz to Miami. Locals can’t wait to see their city take on the country’s elite on the pitch, and Beckham’s keen to make Miami a “global beacon” for the MLS.

    BIG-NAME BACKING

    The American penchant for acronym-led leagues – the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL – is learning to deal with its newest member, the MLS. But to say football’s not as popular in the USA would be wide of the mark. David Beckham and one of his co-founders, Marcelo Claure, have received the backing of every celebrity worth their salt.


    In the sporting world, legendary quarterback Tom Brady, boxer Vladimir Klitschko, tennis star Serena Williams and Olympian Usain Bolt have all thrown their weight behind the project. The Jamaican sprinter even joked that he was the guy to guarantee goals for the new side, while man-mountain Klitschko quipped that he might block fellow punters’ views.


    The hype’s gone even further, though, with A-list names welcoming Beckham and Claure to Miami, and predicting big success. Jennifer Lopez, Jay-Z and DJ Khaled have all given their approval, along with Will Smith, who said: “If you need anything, just let me know. That’s my kind of town”.

    GETTING THE BALL ROLLING

    What happens next, though? Well the team won’t join America’s version of the Premier League until 2020, and they need to find somewhere to play in the meantime. Early mutterings seem to hint at a brand new stadium being built in the Overtown neighbourhood – close to Downtown and just across the water from South Beach.


    That would mean mornings chilling on the beach, a quick lunch on the boardwalk, followed by a stint shouting your support for Beckham’s boys. And if ambition’s anything to go by, the ground’s likely to be one of the best-looking buildings in the city. One of the co-founders, Jorge Mas, says he wants it to be the “most technologically advanced, futuristic stadium in the country”. Wembley eat your heart out.

    FOOTBALL NOT YOUR BAG? NO WORRIES

    The beautiful game’s not everyone’s idea of fun, so you might be wondering what on earth this means for you. The bottom line is that this goes way deeper than football. Miami’s new team will bring a fresh lease of life to the city, with thousands of travelling fans flocking in every fortnight for games. That means big demand for hotels, restaurants and places to grab a pre-match pitcher. 


    So, even if you don’t bother with 90 minutes in the stands, you’ll reap the rewards of a city that’s sky-rocketing in the popularity stakes.

    Fancy seeing the Magic City for yourself?

    Check out our Miami holidays or find out about some of the best daytrips you can take from this part of Florida.


    Author: Shaun Ringwood

    Published: 08.03.2018.

    Tags: latest, culture

    Countries: United States of America

    Destinations: Miami

    Holiday Type: cities

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