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David Beckham, one of the most popular and most notable soccer players in the world, has agreed to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy of the MLS after his contract ends with Real Madrid this year. The deal is reportedly a five-year contract worth more than $258 million making him the highest paid athlete in the US. Speculation was that Beckham was going to renew his contract with Real Madrid or sign with one of the major English Premiere League teams but his wife, Victoria Beckham, was spotted house hunting in Los Angeles last month and David has several business interests in LA as well as his new Soccer Academy. This is absolutely enormous for the MLS and US soccer in general but will we take notice? Probably not.

3 Comments

By Anonymous on January 11, 2007 3:00 PM

He might get a little attention for a while, but soccer will never be a big sport here in the states.Americans are an island unto themselves unfortunately, and we don't consider soccer and American sport.I hope its worth all of the money he's being paid.

By Anonymous on January 12, 2007 3:28 AM

It's not big. This is America. John Wayne and stuff. Like anyone is gonna give more than a rat's ass about some fairy-soundin', mamby-pamby metrosexual. Mark my solemn words, kind peoples. Otis Rail

By Johny EMS on July 17, 2007 6:29 PM

Of course American people will give more than a rat's ass!

The Beckham's are rich and hot.

Everyone in America wants to be them!

America will probably never love soccer the way that the rest of the world loves "football" but I definetly think David's presence will make a difference.

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