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David Beckham eyes Olympic captaincy

David Beckham eyes Olympic captaincy

21 January 2012 - 08:44

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham wants to captain Great Britain during the 2012 Olympics in London. Beckham this week put pen to paper on a new two year deal with the MLS side, and hopes that he can play for Team GB this summer.

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    "I would love to be captain," Beckham said. "I have led my country before and know how special it would be to lead them into the Olympics.<br />

    "I've had conversations with [coach] Stuart Pearce, but not been selected."


    Written by Samuel Turnbull




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