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Bon Jovi star Richie Sambora has offered English soccer ace David Beckham free guitar lessons. The guitarist is a big fan of the LA Galaxy star and has urged him to give call him if he ever feels like learning the instrument. He says: "Beckham is a good guy. He's done so much for soccer in the US. He's such a big name and brought soccer to a different level and its now played in schools. It's just a pity that he doesn't get to play more as he's been injured. "David should come and see me. I'd gladly give...

David Beckham will leave Real Madrid and join Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy at the end of the season. The 31-year-old former England captain will sign a five-year deal, reportedly worth £128m. Beckham said: "This week Real asked me to make a decision regarding their offer to extend my contract. "After considering several options to stay in Madrid or join other major British and European teams, I have decided to join LA Galaxy." In a statement, Beckham continued: "I would like to thank the supporters and people of Madrid who have made my family and I feel so welcome...

<p>"I've told Kevin Hartman he's in big trouble," Leiweke says. "If he's not playing well, I'm going to have a BB gun up here and be able to shoot him."</p> <p>Hartman is a goalkeeper for the Los Angeles Galaxy, a Major League Soccer team that will host the Colorado Rapids on Saturday to debut The Home Depot Center, a 27,000-seat soccer showplace 20 minutes south of downtown Los Angeles, on the campus of California State University-Dominguez Hills.</p>