Beckham's $250 mn deal could change US fans

The Hindustan Times | January 13, 2007 | Copyright

Los Angeles, Jan 13 -- The signing of David Beckham to the Los Angeles Galaxy in an estimated $250-million deal could be a vital move to turn the US into a soccer nation.

The LA Galaxy described the deal as the "biggest in sporting history" but said the staggering amount was justified by Beckham's potential to transform football into a mainstream American sport.

"David Beckham will have a greater impact on soccer in America than any athlete has ever had on a sport globally," said Tim Leiweke, president of the Anschutz Entertainment Group, which runs Galaxy.

"David is truly the only ...

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