MIAMI – David Beckham fonda una squadra di calcio tutta sua. L’ex calciatore resta nel mondo del calcio Usa e lo fa in grande stile annunciando la nascita di un nuovo team che dal 2016 disputerà il campionato dalla Major League Soccer. La squadra avrà sede a Miami. Beckham, che ha chiuso la sua carriera ai Los Angeles Galaxy, sarà il proprietario del club che per un paio d’anni potrebbe essere ospitato sul campo dei Dolphins, formazione di football della città.
“E’ un momento emozionante e siamo davvero impazienti di portare il calcio a Miami”, ha detto Beckham davanti ad una folla di più di 300 persone che hanno assistito alla conferenza stampa di presentazione. A proposito del possibile coinvolgimento di LeBron James nella cordata, l’ex capitano dell’Inghilterra ha spiegato: “LeBron è diventato un mio amico negli ultimi anni. Abbiamo parlato di questo dal lato del business ma anche come amici. E’ molto interessato”.
Per quanto riguarda il nuovo stadio, lo Spice Boy vorrebbe costruirlo in città e non fuori. “Non vogliamo finanziamenti pubblici. Finanzieremo da soli la costruzione del nuovo stadio. Abbiamo lavorato molto duramente per arrivarci. Vogliamo creare una squadra di calcio, la squadra di calcio della gente”, ha annunciato ancora Beckham.
Le immagini della conferenza stampa (LaPresse)
February 5, 2014: Soccer star David Beckham had to be rescued by police after he was mobbed by thousands of screaming fans in the US. Goldenballs Becks turned up in Miami, Florida, at a meet-and-greet with local teenage footie players to publicise his multi million dollar plans to launch his very own football team in the States. But the second the soccer legend stepped out off his limo at the Kendall Soccer Park in Miami, he found himself at the centre of a stampede as hoardes of cheering children and their parents battled to get near to the former England ace. Beckham tried to shake hands and have pictures taken with the delighted mob, but instead he was carried along by the crowds as his worried security team looked on helpless. Eventually local cops called in backup and had had to push the crowds back to protect Beckham until he could safely return to his car. The former Man United and LA Galaxy star was meant to meet local youngsters and pose with them as well as have a kick-about but the publicity stunt was soon abandoned. One onlooker said: ''It was a crazy mob scene that just got way out of control. ''The kids went wild and even the parents were jumping up and down trying to touch Beckham. It was like the Messiah had arrived in Miami.'' The 38-year-old has been gathering financial backing so he can launch the MLS soccer franchise in Miami within the next two years. It is thought to involve the building of a new football stadium in Miami and Beckham has already said he wants Miami to ''The People's Football Club.''Mandatory Credit:Michele Eve Sandberg/INFphoto.com Ref: infusmi-25|sp| LaPresseOnly Italy
February 5, 2014: Soccer star David Beckham had to be rescued by police after he was mobbed by thousands of screaming fans in the US. Goldenballs Becks turned up in Miami, Florida, at a meet-and-greet with local teenage footie players to publicise his multi million dollar plans to launch his very own football team in the States. But the second the soccer legend stepped out off his limo at the Kendall Soccer Park in Miami, he found himself at the centre of a stampede as hoardes of cheering children and their parents battled to get near to the former England ace. Beckham tried to shake hands and have pictures taken with the delighted mob, but instead he was carried along by the crowds as his worried security team looked on helpless. Eventually local cops called in backup and had had to push the crowds back to protect Beckham until he could safely return to his car. The former Man United and LA Galaxy star was meant to meet local youngsters and pose with them as well as have a kick-about but the publicity stunt was soon abandoned. One onlooker said: ''It was a crazy mob scene that just got way out of control. ''The kids went wild and even the parents were jumping up and down trying to touch Beckham. It was like the Messiah had arrived in Miami.'' The 38-year-old has been gathering financial backing so he can launch the MLS soccer franchise in Miami within the next two years. It is thought to involve the building of a new football stadium in Miami and Beckham has already said he wants Miami to ''The People's Football Club.''Mandatory Credit:Michele Eve Sandberg/INFphoto.com Ref: infusmi-25|sp| LaPresseOnly Italy
February 5, 2014: Soccer star David Beckham had to be rescued by police after he was mobbed by thousands of screaming fans in the US. Goldenballs Becks turned up in Miami, Florida, at a meet-and-greet with local teenage footie players to publicise his multi million dollar plans to launch his very own football team in the States. But the second the soccer legend stepped out off his limo at the Kendall Soccer Park in Miami, he found himself at the centre of a stampede as hoardes of cheering children and their parents battled to get near to the former England ace. Beckham tried to shake hands and have pictures taken with the delighted mob, but instead he was carried along by the crowds as his worried security team looked on helpless. Eventually local cops called in backup and had had to push the crowds back to protect Beckham until he could safely return to his car. The former Man United and LA Galaxy star was meant to meet local youngsters and pose with them as well as have a kick-about but the publicity stunt was soon abandoned. One onlooker said: ''It was a crazy mob scene that just got way out of control. ''The kids went wild and even the parents were jumping up and down trying to touch Beckham. It was like the Messiah had arrived in Miami.'' The 38-year-old has been gathering financial backing so he can launch the MLS soccer franchise in Miami within the next two years. It is thought to involve the building of a new football stadium in Miami and Beckham has already said he wants Miami to ''The People's Football Club.''Mandatory Credit:Michele Eve Sandberg/INFphoto.com Ref: infusmi-25|sp| LaPresseOnly Italy
February 5, 2014: David Beckham is seen at a press conference for Major League Soccer announcement that he will exercise his option for an expansion team in Miami at The Perez Art Museum in Miami, Florida.Mandatory Credit: Michele Eve Sandberg/INFphoto.com Ref: infusmi-25|sp| LaPresseOnly Italy
February 5, 2014: David Beckham is seen at a press conference for Major League Soccer announcement that he will exercise his option for an expansion team in Miami at The Perez Art Museum in Miami, Florida.Mandatory Credit: Michele Eve Sandberg/INFphoto.com Ref: infusmi-25|sp| LaPresseOnly Italy
February 5, 2014: David Beckham is seen at a press conference for Major League Soccer announcement that he will exercise his option for an expansion team in Miami at The Perez Art Museum in Miami, Florida.Mandatory Credit: Michele Eve Sandberg/INFphoto.com Ref: infusmi-25|sp| LaPresseOnly Italy
February 5, 2014: David Beckham is seen at a press conference for Major League Soccer announcement that he will exercise his option for an expansion team in Miami at The Perez Art Museum in Miami, Florida.Mandatory Credit: Michele Eve Sandberg/INFphoto.com Ref: infusmi-25|sp| LaPresseOnly Italy
February 5, 2014: David Beckham is seen at a press conference for Major League Soccer announcement that he will exercise his option for an expansion team in Miami at The Perez Art Museum in Miami, Florida.Mandatory Credit: Michele Eve Sandberg/INFphoto.com Ref: infusmi-25|sp| LaPresseOnly Italy
February 5, 2014: David Beckham is seen at a press conference for Major League Soccer announcement that he will exercise his option for an expansion team in Miami at The Perez Art Museum in Miami, Florida.Mandatory Credit: Michele Eve Sandberg/INFphoto.com Ref: infusmi-25|sp| LaPresseOnly Italy
February 5, 2014: Soccer star David Beckham had to be rescued by police after he was mobbed by thousands of screaming fans in the US. Goldenballs Becks turned up in Miami, Florida, at a meet-and-greet with local teenage footie players to publicise his multi million dollar plans to launch his very own football team in the States. But the second the soccer legend stepped out off his limo at the Kendall Soccer Park in Miami, he found himself at the centre of a stampede as hoardes of cheering children and their parents battled to get near to the former England ace. Beckham tried to shake hands and have pictures taken with the delighted mob, but instead he was carried along by the crowds as his worried security team looked on helpless. Eventually local cops called in backup and had had to push the crowds back to protect Beckham until he could safely return to his car. The former Man United and LA Galaxy star was meant to meet local youngsters and pose with them as well as have a kick-about but the publicity stunt was soon abandoned. One onlooker said: ''It was a crazy mob scene that just got way out of control. ''The kids went wild and even the parents were jumping up and down trying to touch Beckham. It was like the Messiah had arrived in Miami.'' The 38-year-old has been gathering financial backing so he can launch the MLS soccer franchise in Miami within the next two years. It is thought to involve the building of a new football stadium in Miami and Beckham has already said he wants Miami to ''The People's Football Club.''Mandatory Credit:Michele Eve Sandberg/INFphoto.com Ref: infusmi-25|sp| LaPresseOnly Italy
February 5, 2014: Soccer star David Beckham had to be rescued by police after he was mobbed by thousands of screaming fans in the US. Goldenballs Becks turned up in Miami, Florida, at a meet-and-greet with local teenage footie players to publicise his multi million dollar plans to launch his very own football team in the States. But the second the soccer legend stepped out off his limo at the Kendall Soccer Park in Miami, he found himself at the centre of a stampede as hoardes of cheering children and their parents battled to get near to the former England ace. Beckham tried to shake hands and have pictures taken with the delighted mob, but instead he was carried along by the crowds as his worried security team looked on helpless. Eventually local cops called in backup and had had to push the crowds back to protect Beckham until he could safely return to his car. The former Man United and LA Galaxy star was meant to meet local youngsters and pose with them as well as have a kick-about but the publicity stunt was soon abandoned. One onlooker said: ''It was a crazy mob scene that just got way out of control. ''The kids went wild and even the parents were jumping up and down trying to touch Beckham. It was like the Messiah had arrived in Miami.'' The 38-year-old has been gathering financial backing so he can launch the MLS soccer franchise in Miami within the next two years. It is thought to involve the building of a new football stadium in Miami and Beckham has already said he wants Miami to ''The People's Football Club.''Mandatory Credit:Michele Eve Sandberg/INFphoto.com Ref: infusmi-25|sp| LaPresseOnly Italy
