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David Beckham has changed the game in America
Published: 29 Jul 2011
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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER commisioner Don Garber insists David Beckham has transformed football Stateside.
Beckham, 36, is in the final season of a five-year contract with LA Galaxy and has defied the critics who claimed his move to America was nothing more than a money-making exercise.
The midfielder will have banked an estimated £128million by the time his MLS deal expires but Garber is adamant Becks has transformed the game across the pond.
He said: "David has been a game-changer for us, on and off the field.
"We love him. It has almost been five years and now is very established in our country.
"He has become this larger than life figure and he happens to play in our country for one of our great teams.
"There is no question that it was a good financial deal for David and the league but you don't hear about the money anymore.
"He really cares about the league. He wants to build the sport and he wants to give back to the community.
"There is something for David in trying to be the person, like Pele was decades ago, who can be a real pioneer for our sport.
"I am not sure what his future is or what his plans are but it would be great to have him in MLS for years to come."
Published: 29 Jul 2011
Add a comment (9)MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER commisioner Don Garber insists David Beckham has transformed football Stateside.
Beckham, 36, is in the final season of a five-year contract with LA Galaxy and has defied the critics who claimed his move to America was nothing more than a money-making exercise.
The midfielder will have banked an estimated £128million by the time his MLS deal expires but Garber is adamant Becks has transformed the game across the pond.
He said: "David has been a game-changer for us, on and off the field.
"We love him. It has almost been five years and now is very established in our country.
"He has become this larger than life figure and he happens to play in our country for one of our great teams.
"There is no question that it was a good financial deal for David and the league but you don't hear about the money anymore.
"He really cares about the league. He wants to build the sport and he wants to give back to the community.
"There is something for David in trying to be the person, like Pele was decades ago, who can be a real pioneer for our sport.
"I am not sure what his future is or what his plans are but it would be great to have him in MLS for years to come."
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