David Beckham returns to Inter Miami to launch UNICEF partnership, club raises more than $1.2 billion

On February 22, David Beckham and his co-owners of Inter Miami, billionaire brothers Jorge and Jose Mas, announced a partnership with UNICEF, aiming to support children's education in Haiti, Honduras, Argentina, Mexico and El Salvador. "Inter Miami fans will donate to the campaign at Chase Stadium before the MLS season opener (February 23)," the Miami Herald reported.

David Beckham and his wife at a recent event, before returning to the US to join Inter Miami Club before the new season.

Speaking at the launch of his partnership with UNICEF, David Beckham said: "Millions of children around the world are denied the right to a quality education. Through my work with UNICEF over the past 20 years, I have seen the difference education can make for children, their families and their communities.

I am proud that Inter Miami will support UNICEF in its important mission of creating a fairer world where children have the opportunity to go to school, learn and reach their full potential."

Meanwhile, billionaire Jorge Mas emphasized: "Since I was a child, I was taught that education is the key to achieving my dreams. Unfortunately, many children do not have access to the education they need to help make their dreams come true. By partnering with UNICEF, the Inter Miami Foundation will be able to expand its support for educational programs. Together, we aim to give children around the world the freedom to dream."

According to the US press, the cooperation between Inter Miami and UNICEF will raise the image of the team to the world level. A next step in the global strategy that former football star David Beckham has long cherished, after fulfilling his dream of establishing his own team once he retires from playing.

Inter Miami Club with famous player Messi and management of David Beckham, is growing stronger and stronger.

To date, Mr. David Beckham has turned Inter Miami into a billionaire club after just over 7 years of establishment. The value of the team was just announced by Forbes magazine on February 21, reaching 1.2 billion USD right before the 2025 season.

Inter Miami ranks second in the top 5 most valuable soccer clubs in the US, after Los Angeles FC ($1.25 billion). However, in terms of revenue, Inter Miami ranks first with over $180 million and operating income of up to $50 million. Los Angeles FC's revenue reached $150 million and operating income was $12 million.

According to billionaire Jorge Mas: "Inter Miami's value will soon reach a record of between $1.3 billion and $1.5 billion. The Messi effect and the impact he can have on the financial foundation is the reason for the team's remarkable growth over the years."

Both Jorge Mas and David Beckham believe Messi will activate the contract extension clause to play for Inter Miami until the end of 2026. He will also become a co-owner of the club, thanks to a special clause that allows him to own a significant percentage of Inter Miami's shares after he retires.

Thanks to the significant financial growth, Jorge Mas and David Beckham spent heavily to help Inter Miami strengthen its squad to compete in the 2025 season. To date, there have been 7 new recruits, with the latest to join being 18-year-old striker Allen Obando, an Ecuadorian from Barcelona SC (Ecuador).

Messi and Inter Miami will open the 2025 MLS season at home against New York City FC at 7:30 a.m. on February 23. They will then face Sporting Kansas City in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup first round, also at home, at 8 a.m. on February 26 (Inter Miami won the first leg 1-0).

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