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Inter Miami defender Ryan Shawcross is sent off for grabbing DC United's Joseph Mora by the NECK and hauling him down as David Beckham and Phil Neville's nine-man side lose

Inter Miami defender Ryan Shawcross was sent off for grabbing an opponent by the neck as David Beckham's nine-man side fell to another defeat.

The former Stoke City player snapped with seven minutes left to go of their MLS clash against D.C. United on Saturday.

Miami were trailing 1-0 when the 33-year-old tried to rush onto the ball down the right wing.

Inter Miami defender Ryan Shawcross brought down opponent Joseph Mora by the neck

Inter Miami defender Ryan Shawcross brought down opponent Joseph Mora by the neck

Shawcross could not keep his composure and was the second player to be sent off
Inter Miami fell to their third successive defeat and sit 11th place in the Eastern Conference

But after a heavy touch he was tackled by substitute Joseph Mora who put the ball out of play for a throw-in.