



David Beckham appeared bent out of shape last weekend.
The former English soccer star — whose right-footed ability led to the phrase “bend it like Beckham” — clapped back at Minnesota United on social media.
After Minnesota’s 4-1 win over Miami at Allianz Field on Saturday, the Inter Miami co-owner did not think the Loons’ punny posts were very funny.
On Instagram, MNUFC called its brightly colored opponents a “Pink Phony Club” — a play off of Chappell Roan’s pop hit “Pink Pony Club.”
“Show a little respect @MNUFC,” Beckham commented on the post. “Be elegant in triumph.”
He wasn’t done.
Loons supporters in The Wonderwall made a huge banner jabbing at its perception of Inter Miami. It read: “History over hype. Culture over Cash” and unveiled it before kickoff.
Beckham responded to that Instagram post with: “Respect over everything” and a heart emoji.
Beckham, now 50, played for Manchester United and Real Madrid before a blockbuster MLS move to L.A. Galaxy in 2007, but his current club team has fallen off last year’s mark, when it won the Supporters Shied (best MLS regular-season record).
Minnesota’s comprehensive win over Miami and Lionel Messi was the Herons’ second MLS defeat in three matches. They allowed four goals in both losses. Miami also fell to Vancouver Whitecaps in the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals two weeks ago.