David Beckham launched plans for a Major League Soccer franchise in January, and now the side has a name – but it’s divided opinion.
By Max McLean, Press Association
September 5 2018 5:47 PM
David Beckham launched plans for a Major League Soccer franchise in January, and now the side has a name – but it’s divided opinion.
The official name will be Club Internacional de Futbol Miami, shortened to Inter Miami, while a black, white and pink club emblem has also been unveiled, with a pair of herons – said to represent freedom – as its focal point.
Four years ago, we dreamt of a soccer club. Today, we’re proud to announce the official crest of that club. Join us on a journey that has only just begun. THIS IS US. THIS IS MIAMI. ⠀ #InterMiamiCF #ThisIsMiami #MLS
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According to a club statement, the name aims to celebrate “a truly global location that welcomes and embraces all cultures and communities” and is a nod to “Miami’s international, diverse, inclusive, creative and ambitious spirit”.
The name has prompted quite the reaction, not least from Inter Milan, who have heard that name somewhere before…
Inter Miami you say? ???? https://t.co/NcdUfKjPH6
Some were keen on the name, which will surely command plenty of attention when the team get on the pitch.
inter miami is actually a pretty catchy name
Inter Miami, perfect name. Well done!
It wasn’t to everyone’s taste however, with some feeling it was trying too hard.
Cripes. First Real Salt Lake, now Inter Miami. I’m all for the growth of #MLS but what’s with this borrowing of European names? Next it’ll be Jacksonville Villa or something… #InterMiamiCF
Meanwhile, others suggested it had more than a hint of five-a-side about it.
«Inter Miami FC», a name last seen on a 32-inch screen at Powerleague, alongside a record of: Played 8 Won 0 Goals For 14 Goals Against 138
Can they follow in the footsteps of three-time European champions Inter Milan?
So coming soon to MLS — Inter Miami. Better be good if you give yourself a name like that.
Inter Miami are scheduled to take to the field in 2020, by which point everyone will hopefully have become accustomed to the name.
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