David Beckham has often been considered more Hollywood than soccer player. Now he'll get to be both. The most recognized player on the planet has agreed to a five-year deal to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in the United States, turning down a two-year contract extension from Real Madrid for a chance to lift soccer's profile in the United States.
"There are so many great sports in America," the 31-year-old former England captain and Manchester United star said. "There are so many kids that play baseball, American football, basketball. But soccer is huge all around the world apart from America, so that's where I want to make a difference with the kids."
"There are so many great sports in America," the 31-year-old former England captain and Manchester United star said. "There are so many kids that play baseball, American football, basketball. But soccer is huge all around the world apart from America, so that's where I want to make a difference with the kids."
Beckham, who has failed to win any major titles in 3 1/2 seasons in Madrid, said the time was right for a change. Beckham will become the biggest star to play soccer in the United States since Pele and Franz Beckenbauer played in the now-defunct North American Soccer League in the 1970s. So to David Beckham...i don't care what other losers think about you, but you are certainly one of the best midfielders on this tiny planet. 20 years from now, soccer fans will realize, no matter what some people have said about him, there will be only one David Beckham. Whether you guys like it or not, he's already a legend..and so be it.
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