While all of England and half the soccer fans in America are all a-twitter over whether David Beckham will earn his 100th cap with the England national team -- and I think I speak for much of that crowd when I say just get it over with because we're sick of hearing about it -- a new report has surfaced suggesting that Beckham could have his heart set on a new goal: becoming an MLS owner.Beckham reportedly has the option to buy an MLS franchise after his playing contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy is up in 2011. This juicy tidbit is expected to be part of a 60 Minutes profile of Ol' Goldenballs by Anderson Cooper that will air this Sunday.
Given the value of his contract (5 years, $25 million) and endorsements, Beckham could certainly afford it. The Paul Allen-led Seattle group paid a $30 million fee for the expansion franchise. An existing MLS franchise probably won't be worth more than $45 million by 2011. Becks should have that much stashed in his wife's underwear drawer.
In other news, I suddenly feel dirty for letting CBS manipulate me into giving 60 Minutes a free plug.
(H/T: Soccer By Ives)
