Creampuff 22,628 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 David Beckham said the prospect of setting up and owning a Major League Soccer team in Miami was "exciting" during a visit to Florida on Saturday.The retired midfielder met political leaders, visited two potential stadiums and had a meeting with a fans group.Part of his LA Galaxy contract included an option to create a new MLS team by buying an "expansion franchise"."I think Miami fans are very passionate about their sports and very passionate about winning," he said."It's definitely exciting."Ex-England captain Beckham's representatives have held talks with the league over the purchase of the new club and although there is no MLS franchise in Miami, the 38-year-old is understood to have other locations in mind as well.Former LA Galaxy player Beckham visited the Sun Life stadium, home to the NFL's Miami Dolphins, which holds around 75,000 fans, and a 20,000-capacity stadium at Florida International University (FIU).Jose Sotolongo, the executive director of the Miami-Dade Sports Commission, was among those who met with the ex-Manchester United midfielder and said there was plenty of support for a top-flight team in Miami."We know that our community can support not only the international soccer (friendlies) that have been coming to Miami for a while now, but that it would support an MLS franchise," he said."The city of Miami has a very international fan base and a very soccer savvy fan base. This is the kind of ownership group that would electrify the community and hopefully we will get good news." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,578 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Wanker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieG54 812 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Great mind to put that in his contract because at the time soccer wasnt as popular. Gentleman aswell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Great mind to put that in his contract because at the time soccer wasnt as popular. Gentleman aswell.You seeing Beckham as a 'great mind' certainly explains a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieG54 812 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 You seeing Beckham as a 'great mind' certainly explains a lot. Haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatDolphins 5,357 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I don't get it. Will Galaxy own this new franchise? Why would something like that be in a contract? What's stopping anyone from starting a team? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortbread 28 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I don't get it. Will Galaxy own this new franchise? Why would something like that be in a contract? What's stopping anyone from starting a team?I'm pretty sure MLS players are technically owned by the league and not the team which would explain how they could promise the offer of a franchise. I'm sure I read fairly recently that the only place he wouldn't be allowed to setup a franchise was NYC and with the money that Man City etc have spent on that one it makes sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Tommy the taxi driver was right then. Becks will be Sandaza's new gaffer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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