Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Beckham 'set to buy own MLS franchise'
David Beckham has an option to buy his own football team in the US when his contract with Los Angeles Galaxy runs out, according to US reports.
The 32-year-old midfielder will be able to purchase a stake in his own Major League Soccer franchise in 2011, at the end of his Galaxy contract, CBS's 60 minutes reported.
Speaking on the documentary, Beckham described his first year with his new team as a 'nightmare'.
Beckham insisted his move to the US was not a form of 'semi-retirement'.
'I'm passionate about the game, I'm passionate about this move, and I'm passionate about the fact that the sport can grow here and the potential is huge here,' he said.
But he admitted the MLS, where he will start his second season on Saturday, will not be transformed within six months or a year.
He said it would take 'five, 10 years'.
The 32-year-old midfielder will be able to purchase a stake in his own Major League Soccer franchise in 2011, at the end of his Galaxy contract, CBS's 60 minutes reported.
Speaking on the documentary, Beckham described his first year with his new team as a 'nightmare'.
Beckham insisted his move to the US was not a form of 'semi-retirement'.
'I'm passionate about the game, I'm passionate about this move, and I'm passionate about the fact that the sport can grow here and the potential is huge here,' he said.
But he admitted the MLS, where he will start his second season on Saturday, will not be transformed within six months or a year.
He said it would take 'five, 10 years'.
