Beckham's Hurt, Anybody Care??

So we have talked a bit about soccer the past few weeks in class. David Beckham, one of the world's biggest scoocer stars, signed a 5 year contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy in January. He will reportedly be making $27.5 million while playing in Southern California. He was in the news again today becasue he injured a ligament in his right knee over the weekend playing for Real Madrid.

The 31-year-old hurt his right knee during Real Madrid's 1-1 tie with Getafe on Sunday when his momentum following a cross took him into an advertising sign behind the goal. He limped off the field, and a scan Monday revealed the injured ligament.

It's kind of ironic that he was hurt by an advertising sign considering he make millions upon millions in advertising contracts. He is an international star who has been able to sell pretty much anything all over the world. However, soccer is the world's sport, not America's sport. So, he is coming into a place trying to turn a league around. The MLS is making a huge effort to make soccer more popular in the United States. I am interested in seeing if Beckham can carry the league on his shoulders. What do you guys think?