David Beckham is reported to be going to the LA Galaxy. For $250 million in salary and endorsements. Holy Shite!
Now I have been a consistent supporter of the old man. (Time to remind everyone of his and Posh's interview with Ali G! 'Ear me, now.) At 31, as I said before, he has lost a step, but can still play AND still is the best in the world at free kicks. That said...$50 million per year?
There is plenty of speculation that Ronaldo is coming to the Red Bulls. Most important, Beckham has broken an important barrier and the amount of money is SURE to get attention from other players with international appeal.
The MLS has to tread lightly here though. There are maybe a hand full of players with the skills and the marketing potential to be superstars here. (Andy Rooney or Mickey Rooney or whatever your name is - don't bother.) Paying nine figures for a bunch of has beens gets you into bankruptcy real quick.
UPDATE: I am basically in agreement with Jen Chang. My quibble is that at $250 million, ANYONE in the EPL would not hesitate to play here.
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