LeBron James and David Beckham in talks over launching MLS franchise in Miami The 28 year-old, who has been crowned NBA's Most Valuable Player four times, said of his talks with the former England captain. There's some interest on both sides. David has become a good friend of mine over the last few years and I think it would be great for this city to have a football club for sure. Beckham had the chance to become a team owner at a discounted price as part of his deal at LA Galaxy after announcing his retirement last season. James, who is fourth on the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for 2013 (earning an estimated £37m), already owns a stake in Liverpool as part of a deal signed with the club's owners Fenway Sports Group. Beckham, meanwhile, is still awaiting MLS approval after declaring an interest in owning a team in Miami last month.