McConaughey Thanks Beckham, Miami Stadium Debut

0:00It's April 5th. Welcome to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI and packed with headlines. Matthew McConaughey, the 56-year-old actor and big Austin FC supporter, just dropped a public thank-you-note on ex to David Beckham for boosting. Soccer in America This came right before heading to Inter Miami's shiny new stadium opening, where Austin faced off against them in Major League Soccer action. Beckham, co-owner and president of Inter Miami, has turned head since his galaxy days, making MLS games must-see events and jacking up the clubs. Value to around $1.35 billion by 2026, thanks mostly to Lionel Messi joining the squad. Fans and family showed up strong, including Beckham's wife Victoria and their kids Romeo. 23, Cruz, 21, and Harper, 14 plus. The boys' girlfriends. Beckham spoke to the crowd with co-owners, saying they believed in Miami and the city believed back. Messi lit up the new 26,700-seat stadium with Inter Miami's first-ever goal there, but Austin tied it up before Louis Suarez.

1:06Equalized late, ending the match 2-2. This was the team's debut in their own city, after years in Fort Lauderdale, all privately funded at about $350 million for the main build. With the world's eyes on MLS heading into summer tournaments, moments like this keep stacking cornerstones for soccer's growth stateside, proving. Beckham's mission is hitting full stride.