Beckham says Neville hired as coach on merit, not friendship
Inter Miami is hiring Phil Neville as its new coach, a move that reunites him with team owner David Beckham. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)David Beckham bristled when asked whether Phil Nevilleโs was hired as Inter Miami coach because theyโre buddies. โPhil Neville was not handed the Inter Miami job. He recalled spending eight weeks observing Bruce Arena coach Beckham and the Galaxy. Phil Neville was too nervous to answer questions in Spanish on Friday but plans to starting after this seasonโs opener.