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David Beckham Declares His Love – for L.A. | David Beckham
English-born soccer god David Beckham has more than just settled into his new digs in Los Angeles – he simply can't imagine living anywhere else now.

"It seems like only a few weeks ago I arrived in Los Angeles with my family ready for the next chapter in our lives," the 33-year-old writes on his blog. "A year later and we feel so settled here, everyone loves California and everyone has made us feel so welcome. I can't imagine being anywhere else in the world right now. "

Becks made his debut as midfielder for the L.A. Galaxy in July 2007 after had wife Victoria made the permanent move from Britain to the U.S.
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