Lionel Messi and other players are now prohibited from posting their pre-game attire on social media by Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham. Rio Ferdinand, Messi’s former Manchester United colleague, was taken aback by this unexpected measure.
Beckham, who is renowned for his avant-garde sense of style, has enforced a stringent rule at Inter Miami that forbids players from sharing their pre-match attire on social media. Many people were taken aback by the ban, including Ferdinand, who was taken aback by his old teammate’s choice.
A Nod to the Discipline of Sir Alex Ferguson
Beckham’s method reminds him of the no-nonsense discipline of Sir Alex Ferguson, who oversaw his tenure at Manchester United. By implementing regulations intended to keep players concentrated on performance rather than diversions like fashion statements prior to games, Beckham seems to be following Ferguson’s example.
