I want to take USA to new level, says Beckham

0 Comments | AFP, January, 2007

MADRID (AFP) — Former England skipper David Beckham vowed to lead American soccer into a golden age. The 31-year-old, who will leave Spanish giants Real Madrid for LA Galaxy in a reported deal worth a huge 128 million pounds, believes his experience and reputation can create a new American sports revolution.

"Soccer in the United States is the biggest played sport up to a certain age and I want to take it to another level," said Beckham. "Potentially it can go higher than anyone can believe. Soccer is huge all around the world apart from the USA and I want to make a difference with the kids." Beckham also insisted that his switch from Spain to the Uniited States was not motivated by money. "I don't want to go to the United States at the age of 34 and have people saying that...