'Miami is Beckham's choice'

David Beckham has selected Miami as the city where he intends to set up a Major League Soccer franchise, it is understood.

While a deal to complete Beckham’s move into ownership is yet to be agreed, it is understood the former England captain has pin-pointed Miami as his final choice.

Beckham has an option to buy a franchise for $25m (18.18m), although he faces strong competition from around the world if he is to realise his ambition to own an MLS club.