By Daily Sports on January 30, 2018
Former England captain David Beckham has launched his long-planned Major League Soccer team in Miami.
Beckham exercised an option in his contract with former side LA Galaxy to buy an expansion franchise in 2014.
The yet to be named team is set to play at a 25,000-seat stadium in the city's Overtown neighbourhood.
"I'm excited to bring this great team to this great city - it has been a hell of a journey," said former Manchester United midfielder Beckham, 42.
"I promise you the team we will bring into the league will be the best team."
Miami was officially granted an expansion side by MLS commissioner Don Garber at an announcement ceremony on Monday.
Beckham was congratulated in a video featuring his four children, wife and former Spice Girl Victoria, 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams, eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and other celebrities including Will Smith, Jay Z and Jennifer Lopez.
Beckham, who joined LA Galaxy from Real Madrid in 2007, becomes the first former MLS player to own a team in the league.
•Photo shows David Beckham.
Source Daily Sports
Posted January 30, 2018
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