David Beckham has chosen Miami as the location for the Major League Soccer team he intends to set up.
The former England captain is thought to be able to buy the US franchise for a discounted $25m (£15.6m) from MLS.
The 38-year-old's option to purchase a franchise is believed to be part of the financial package he negotiated when he joined LA Galaxy in 2007 as a player.
Beckham said he was "excited" by the prospect of Miami when he visited Florida in June.
Any deal has yet to be finalised but 12 potential investor groups from around the world are said to have made contact with the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and AC Milan midfielder, who retired in May after making 10 appearances for his final club Paris St-Germain.



http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24737606

Is he setting up a new team or buying an already setup team? Anyway, it is good for the MLS. The fastest growing football league in the world.

Afam4eva: Is he setting up a new team or buying an already setup team? Anyway, it is good for the MLS. The fastest growing football league in the world.

I think he's going to set up his own team. He's just buying the rights(franchise).

jammyunn: I think he's going to set up his own team. He's just buying the rights(franchise).

That's a welcome development and it seems to me that he chose the right location because if i'm right, Miami doesn't have a professional football team.

Afam4eva:
That's a welcome development and it seems to me that he chose the right location because if i'm right, Miami doesn't have a professional football team.

Miami doesn't. It's also a good location for his showbiz.