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United welcomes first 'Beckham' signing: Argentina's Gallardo (AP)

 
Although he's moving to the United States, Marcelo Gallardo might feel as if he's back in South America when he walks into the D.C. United locker room. United formally introduced their first acquisition under the so-called "Beckham rule" on Tuesday, welcoming the two-time World Cup midfielder from Argentina with a posh news conference at the National Press Club. (link)

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