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Beckham Goes Hollywood
David Beckham became a world celebrity playing soccer in Britain. Now he's bound for Los Angeles, where the Galaxy has signed him for $250 million over five years. This story, plus the FBI's school for screenwriters.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenDavid Beckham became a world celebrity playing soccer in Britain. Now he's bound for Los Angeles, where the Galaxy has signed him for $250 million over five years. This story, plus the FBI's school for screenwriters.
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2 storiesDavid Beckham Comes to LA
America's Major League Soccer is in the minor leagues worldwide, but David Beckham has now signed to play for the Galaxy , headquartered in Carson. The price tag is $250 million, and Major League Soccer officials claim Beckham will finally make their sport a national pastime. Beckham became a world celebrity playing football, as they call…
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