My first thought after hearing that MLS was “investigating” whether Inter Miami CF skirted league rules to sign Blaise Matuidi was that Miami owner David Beckham learned some good tricks while playing for the LA Galaxy.
My second thought was about the team that Inter Miami beat out for a playoff spot last season: the Chicago Fire. Yep, the Fire finished with 23 points, one point below Miami. Beckham’s team grabbed the final playoff spot, and the Fire went home.
When a giant star like Matuidi signs on a TAM deal, rather than a Designated Player deal, it certainly raises eyebrows.