'It has to be him': David Beckham finally reveals his favourite player

It was well reported that David Beckham's Inter Miami nearly had Lionel Messi's signature during the World Cup as the Argentinian looked set to move to the MLS and to Beckham's franchise to be closer to his extended family.

Beckham addressed the topic of Messi in a recent interview he did which reveals his love for the World Cup winner.

“It has to be Messi,” Beckham told ESPN Argentina when asked who he most enjoys watching play. “I love Leo for many different reasons. I love him because he’s a great father. I love him because he’s a great personality, a character. He’s a great person.

“But I think what everybody loves about him is the way he plays the game. He plays the game with passion. He plays the game just free the way he plays.

"And I think this past World Cup again. I think the way he played for his team, for his country, and to win that World Cup was an incredible moment for him. And I love watching players like him.”