The news that David Beckham is to resume his love affair with Major League Soccer (MLS) will surprise few in North America. It has long been known that the 38-year-old would take up the option of becoming a team owner, after his playing days ended. Indeed, this formed part of his initial contract when he joined LA Galaxy in 2007, at the end of which he had - according to Forbes - earned $255m (£159m).
Brought in to aid the growth of MLS, by the time he stepped away from the Galaxy in 2012, the league had added seven new teams. Beckham's link with Miami was on the lips of MLS commissioner Don Garber back in July. It was then reported in August that Mr and Mrs B were in the market to purchase the Versace mansion in the South Beach area of Miami, originally valued at $125m (£78m).
Brought in to aid the growth of MLS, by the time he stepped away from the Galaxy in 2012, the league had added seven new teams. Beckham's link with Miami was on the lips of MLS commissioner Don Garber back in July. It was then reported in August that Mr and Mrs B were in the market to purchase the Versace mansion in the South Beach area of Miami, originally valued at $125m (£78m).
David Beckham's Miami MLS Bid