NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. hosted the World Champion Real Madrid squad, thanking players like Vinicius Jr. and Éder Militão for their role in defeating bitter rivals Borussia Dortmund

Odell Beckham Jr. thanks Eder Militao and Vinicius Jr. for winning their fierce rivalry while hosting the world champions. Dortmund Borussia

“I played football until I was 14 years old, having started when I was two.” When visiting Bayern Munich’s training facilities in 2016, Odell Beckham Jr. told ESPN, “There are moments when I wish I was a football player.” Beckham Jr. recently embraced the adage “friends of your rivals are your friends” in a fascinating way.

Vinicius Jr. and Real Madrid’s Eder Militao, two world champions, visited the Miami Dolphins wide receiver. The three honored their mutual passion of soccer and had a good day, as seen in a series of Instagram pictures where they received personalized jerseys.

After agreeing to a one-year deal with the Dolphins, Beckham Jr. greeted the Real Madrid players with open arms in Miami. While the soccer players are shown wearing personalized Dolphins jerseys with their names on them, Odell is seen in the photos wearing a black Vinicius Jr. jersey. The outside environment—a playground bathed in sunlight—enhances the informal but meaningful conversation.

However, this tale is about more than just jersey changes. Odell’s tender embrace has a deeper significance. He thanked Eder Militao and Vinicius Jr. on behalf of Bayern Munich fans for Real Madrid’s recent UEFA Champions League triumph over fierce rivals Borussia Dortmund. Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory on June 2, 2024, was a memorable occasion, and Odell’s gesture highlights the connection that exists amongst athletes from all sports.

Within the realm of athletics, the name Odell Beckham Jr. evokes images of incredible catches and thɾilling football plays. However, did you know that before donning NFL cleats, this NFL superstar nearly pursued a career in soccer?