For his part, Beckham says he's "committed to it and committed to the cause" of soccer in America.

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Beckham says if England hosts the World Cup in eight years they should be able to win the trophy.

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Meanwhile, Beckham says Rio Ferdinand has what it takes to be England skipper after the Manchester United defender replaced John Terry as captain.

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Beckham says that his eldest child, 14-year-old Brooklyn, is also beginning to understand the limitations of having one of the world's biggest celebrities as a father.

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"Beckham is considered an electoral weapon for Laporta", says Marca, adding that Barcelona's offer could be rejected.

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"Marca is in a position to able to state categorically that Real Madrid and David Beckham are near to signing a definitive accord, " it says.

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