David Beckham hosts young fan with Down syndrome at Inter Miami

On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 51-year-old football legend David Beckham hosted a special meeting for a five-year-old fan named Hudson 'Haddy' Drubay at the Inter Miami facilities. The boy, who has Down syndrome, was given a tour of the club's locker rooms and had the opportunity to meet his idol, whom he refers to as 'Mr. David'.

The encounter, which was documented in videos and photos shared on social media by the child's mother, Melanie Drubay, also featured a surprise meeting between the young fan and football star Lionel Messi. The event took place shortly before the Inter Miami match against FC Cincinnati, providing the child with a significant personal experience that his family described as exceeding their expectations.