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[Morrison]

http://bluesq.teamtalk.com/football/...575686,00.html

A leading Major League Soccer official has described David Beckham's rumoured move to a America as a "marriage made in heaven".

According to reports, the MLS will next month announce a rule change that will allow clubs to break the salary cap to sign certain players, and that will enable the likes of Red Bull New York to make a move for Beckham.

If the former England captain can be lured across the Atlantic from Real Madrid, MLS deputy commissioner Ivan Gazidis believes he can help the MLS grow more quickly.

"We have 65 million people that are connected by soccer in this country but they're not rabid yet," he told The Sun.

"That's the challenge and the opportunity of soccer in the US and it's the challenge and the opportunity for David Beckham in the United States.

"Whoever is able to connect and activate that massive potential fanbase wins. And if Beckham can do that and help MLS do that, those are the kinds of marriages made in heaven."

At present, the highest-paid player in the MLS is Chivas USA's Juan Francisco Palencia, who earns a base salary of USD 692,308 and a total of USF 1,360,000 after guaranteed bonuses.

The 31-year-old Beckham has seen talks on a new contract with Real stall in recent weeks.

[Oliver_Kahn]

Not going to happen.

[Frank Cunha]

he will bring fans to the games, but I don't expect much of a impact on the field

[Morrison]

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/sto...663206,00.html

David Beckham's aim to finish his career in the USA could arrive sooner than expected after Los Angeles Galaxy confirmed their interest in him.

The Galaxy are keeping tabs on Beckham's protracted contract negotiations with Real Madrid and may launch a bid if he fails to agree a new deal.

The 31-year-old's current contract runs out at the end of the season and he will be allowed to speak to other clubs from January 1 if he has not put pen to paper on a new two-year deal.

Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic believes Beckham is biding his time to see if he regains a regular starting spot before making his decision.

The Galaxy view themselves as the glamour club of Major League Soccer and Alexi Lalas, the former US international defender who is president and general manager, confirmed their interest.

Lalas told BBC Sport: "A move for Beckham is not something we need to discuss at this point because he's under contract with Real.

"But if that changes, and there's an opportunity, of course we'd be interested.

"There are thousands of clubs out there that would love to have a player of his calibre and the Los Angeles Galaxy is certainly one of them.

"For many people the Los Angeles Galaxy are looked upon as the jewel of MLS. We play in the best stadium, we have had incredible success over the history of the league and we have had great individual players and great teams. There is a tradition of excellence."

Beckham played against the Galaxy in Real's pre-season tour in 2005, and has a football academy in Los Angeles. In April he said: "I've one year left at Real, and maybe two more after that, but things can change in football and the American league does interest me.

"I want to be part of a country that is passionate about sport. I've got my academy in LA which is important to me because that is my life after the game."

The Galaxy's owner, sports conglomerate Anschutz Entertainment Group, has a close relationship with Beckham and his academy shares a home with the club.

There is a salary cap in the MLS but Lalas believes those rules are about to be relaxed.

Lalas added: "We recognise that when opportunities that will benefit the entire league come along we have to be able to make adjustments.

"I feel that going forward there will be the ability for the individual teams to do something like this."

Beckham's final decision could be influenced by the lack of first-team action he has had this season, with new coach Fabio Capello often using the midfielder as a substitute.

Mijatovic said: "We want to renew his contract and meetings with his representative have taken place.

"For our part there is no problem, but we also need to listen to the player.

"He has had bad luck in not winning any titles during his three years (at Real), and he is a little disappointed because he does not play as much as he would like, but we cannot guarantee a starting place to anybody.

"He is a footballer who generates a lot of income. No player is given more privileges just because they have a higher contract.

"He wants to continue (at the club), but also wants to play. He wants to have more time before making a decision in order to see if he regains his starting place.

"I believe that in the end he will remain here, because the current atmosphere in this team gives him guarantees that something beautiful can happen."

Beckham, who played the last 25 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 home defeat to Celta Vigo, could return to the Real starting line-up for Thursday's Copa del Rey second leg with Ecija.

[Frank Cunha]

It looks like it just a matter of time, next to Tom Cruise
Beverly Hills Hollywood Hills,
http://www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=728779&idCanal=44

[Jager]

.....man oh man.

Why LA??? I know, I know.

[Frank Cunha]

enjoy

[hura]

The rumor still alive and growing… The MLS will get a Galactico and Hollywood a dream story… sport superstar married a supermodel… playing in Lo Angeles… Great

ESPNsoccernet - MLS - Canales: Beckham on his way to MLS?

[hura]

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The MLS must hurry up...

[MUFC]

Is he on his way to MLS?

[Frank Cunha]

if he comes, it will be with the Los Angeles Galaxy

[Frank Cunha]

Fox News "Fox and Friends" Reports Done Deal with Beckham

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watching "Fox and Friends" this morning, Brian Kilmeade said it is a done deal, Beckham has already inked a 4 year contract with MLS and LA Galaxy.

[Frank Cunha]

Fox News "Fox and Friends" Reports Done Deal with Beckham

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"Fox and Friends" this morning, Brian Kilmeade said it is a done deal, Beckham has already inked a 4 year contract with MLS and LA Galaxy.

[hura]

Originally Posted by Frank Cunha

Fox News "Fox and Friends" Reports Done Deal with Beckham

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watching "Fox and Friends" this morning, Brian Kilmeade said it is a done deal, Beckham has already inked a 4 year contract with MLS and LA Galaxy.

WHAT!!!!!

Now Hollywood is in with soccer 8) 8) 8) 8)

great news

[Brandinho]

He should go to New York. I mean think about it, his son's name is Brooklyn.