Phil Neville sacked by former Manchester United teammate David Beckham at Inter Miami

Phil Neville has been sacked as supervisor of Inter Miami – who’re co-owned by his former Manchester United and England teammate David Beckham.

It comes after the soccer membership’s 1-0 defeat to New York Red Bulls – the group’s fourth successive loss – which left them backside of the MLS Eastern Conference within the US.

Neville, who was appointed in January 2021 after his resignation as England Women boss, has paid the value for a poor run of kind.

Things got here to a head in opposition to New York Red Bulls on Wednesday, as Inter Miami followers held banners calling for the supervisor to face down after 10 defeats in 15 video games – and booed his 20-year-old son Harvey when he got here on as a late substitute.

“Don’t knock one of our own, just come for me if you’re unhappy with the manager,” Neville mentioned afterwards. “Don’t go for one of my boys, don’t go for one of my young kids, because that hurts, that’s personal.”

In a press release, Beckham paid tribute to Neville and mentioned it was the suitable time to make the change.

“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 mentioned on the membership’s official web site.

“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.

“Sometimes on this sport now we have to make the hardest selections and sadly we really feel the time is correct to make a change. I need to personally thank Phil for his laborious work, his ardour for our membership and for his integrity as an individual.”

Neville spent three years as supervisor of England Women earlier than taking over his first everlasting function within the males’s sport as Inter Miami head coach.

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The 46-year-old mentioned: “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 performed an element within the progress of this membership and need Inter Miami CF all the very best sooner or later.”

The resolution to take away Neville comes amid rumours Inter Miami may attempt to tempt Lionel Messi to the membership, after it was introduced the world cup winner is leaving Paris-Saint Germain this summer season.