Phil Neville’s tenure as manager of Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham, has come to an end. This decision follows the team’s 1-0 loss to New York Red Bulls, marking their fourth consecutive defeat and leaving them at the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference.
Appointed in January 2021 after stepping down as England Women boss, Neville has been relieved of his duties due to the team’s poor performance.
Commenting on the decision, co-owner David Beckham stated, “When we appointed Phil we knew he would give Inter Miami his all and I have watched him work incredibly hard and with real commitment towards the ambitions we set out for the club. He and his family embraced Miami and he has devoted himself to the drive to bring success to the city and to our fans. Phil has made a real contribution to the culture of our club with his qualities as a leader and knowledge as a coach.”
Furthermore, Neville expressed his gratitude, saying, “I would like to thank the Inter Miami CF ownership group for their trust and making me a part of this project; the players and staff for their impressive commitment, dedication and hard work; and the fans for their unwavering support for the Club since day one. I’m grateful to have played a part in the growth of this Club and wish Inter Miami CF all the best in the future.”
Reports indicate that Tata Martino is a leading candidate for the vacant position. Martino, a former manager at Atlanta United and Barcelona, has expressed his interest in MLS and a potential return to coaching in the league.
“MLS is my weakness,” Martino said. “I was part of an extraordinary project with Atlanta United that had a clear direction, a lot of communication, and similar objectives that were established very quickly and executed. After coaching in MLS, I became attracted to it. I like the league. The possibility of returning to MLS is always there.”
