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David Beckham: Potential Move Down Under Makes Little Sense for Superstar

David Beckham is embroiled in a case of he said, she said.At least his name is.First came this bit of news out of his former home, Great Britain, courtesy of the BBC: David #Beckham's representatives approach Australia's Football Federation with view to him moving to A-League, FFA says bbc.in/QKYQqw— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) November 16, 2012 Roughly eight hours later, the Associated Press refuted their counterparts on the other side of the pond with this: David Beckham's management company says he has no plans to play in Australia, disputes FFA's claim: apne.ws/U3XaaZ— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) November 16, 2012 So which report is accurate?Beats me, but after five years with the Los Angeles Galaxy, with whom Beckham signed a new two-year contract in January, it's conceivable that the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star is looking for a new challenge before he's forced to hang up his spikes for good.He is under contract with the Galaxy, and even a guest-stint in Australia—or anywhere, for that matter—would require jumping through hoops on both sides to make it work.But here's the thing:Beckham gains nothing by playing in Australia when the MLS season comes to an end.Money? He's got more than he knows what to ...
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