A new star in the Galaxy.Who? David Beckham  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. , aka Becks, the world-famous soccer star, born
May 2, 1975, in Leytonstone, England.
What's the deal? He signed a five-year contract to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy The Los Angeles Galaxy are a professional football (soccer) team based in Carson, California that participates in Major League Soccer. The name "Galaxy" refers to Los Angeles being the home of many Hollywood "stars". , a Major League Soccer (MLS See multilevel security. ) team. For his efforts, Beckham will receive an estimated $250 million in salary and product endorsements product endorsement a public statement declaring the virtues and recommending the use of a product. Discouraged by codes of veterinary ethics other than by the publication of research results. . When? He is slated to join the Galaxy in August, when his contract with Spain's Real Madrid team ends. However, as JS went to press, negotiations were under way to bring Beckham to the U.S. sooner. (The Galaxy's season begins in April.) Who'll come with him? His wife, Victoria (Posh Spice of the Spice Girls The Spice Girls are an English all-female pop group, formed in London in 1994. The Spice Girls, consisting of: Geri Halliwell, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, and Victoria Beckham signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe", in 1996. ), and their sons, Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz. Why? The Galaxy and MLS hope that Beckham will lure larger audiences to U.S. soccer matches. As for the soccer star himself, he hopes to appeal to the next generation of players and fans. "Soccer is huge all around the world, apart from America," he said. "That's where I want to make a difference with the kids." |
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