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David Beckham: Los Angeles Galaxy
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Los Angeles - The signing of David Beckham to the Los Angeles Galaxy in an estimated 250-million-dollar deal could be a vital move to turn the US into a 'soccer nation,' the country's football enthusiasts said Thursday. more
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By most accounts, David Beckham's soccer (football, if you prefer) skills have deteriorated. That appears to be of little concern for the Los Angeles Galaxy franchise and Major League Soccer that plan to showcase Mr. Beckham in yet another bid to bring the sport to the American masses.
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Los Angeles - Football superstar David Beckham was officially unveiled as a player of the Los Angeles Galaxy Friday, marking the most ambitious move by a US football team since Pele joined the New York Cosmos in 1975. more
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Beckham has already made his mark on Major League Soccer. But when will he make his first goal? Win an authentic Beckham Galaxy jersey from SoccerPro. Sign up by guessing the game and the minute of play he gets his first goal for the Los Angeles Galaxy.
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Beckham's contract with Los Angeles Galaxy took effect on 1 July, and on 13 July, was officially unveiled as a Galaxy player at the Home Depot Center. 5000 invited season-ticket holders and international media attended. Beckham chose to wear number 23, explaining it was because NBA legend Michael Jordan ... wore 23. It was announced that Galaxy jersey sales had already reached a record figure of over 250,000 prior to this formal introduction.[38]
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Beckham has signed a three-year royalty-based $40 million deal to be the global face the brand’s Emporio underwear collection. The contract gives the 32-year-old Los Angeles Galaxy player an annual fee plus royalties and is unprecedented for any sportsman.
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