Ambitious Beckham vows to bring the world’s best to Miami

David Beckham has promised to bring the world’s top players to Miami after taking up the option to buy a new Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in the Florida city.

The former Manchester United and England midfielder appeared at a news conference along with MLS commissioner Don Garber to make the announcement.

Beckham, 38, who retired from playing last year, said he planned to make the new team a globally-recognised club though it may be 2017 before it starts playing.