Negotiations with Beckham group for MLS stadium stall over ethics complaint

Negotiations between Miami officials and representatives of the Major League Soccer team led by soccer-star David Beckham have been placed on hold because of an ethics complaint filed against members of the group.

That means the team’s deal to build a stadium can’t become official until this legal issue is resolved.

In November, City of Miami voters approved a referendum allowing the city to negotiate a no-bid deal with Miami Freedom Park LLC, led by MasTec Chairman Jorge Mas as part of Beckham’s…