MLS all grown up, not waiting for another Beckham


(Reuters) - There will never be another David Beckham and those involved in perhaps the most significant signing in sport history say Major League Soccer does not need one having now established their own credentials and in no need of grandstanding.

Ten years ago on Wednesday Beckham sent shockwaves through the football world when he said goodbye to Real Madrid, football's most glamorous club, to sign with Los Angeles Galaxy, giving upstart MLS a jolt of instant legitimacy and recognition.

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