London, Aug 10: England soccer star and the "most popular athlete ever" David Beckham is being offerd a whopping 100-million-pound life-long contract, the biggest commercial deal in the history of sport, by German sportswear giant Adidas.
A report in the 'Sunday Mirror' today said the 28-year-old midfielder will receive a massive down payment of about 50 million pounds under the terms of his new contract. Beckham, who plays for Spanish club Real Madrid, will also get a percentage of profits from the sale of sportswear and lucrative payments for promotional and PR work.
Even after Beckham quits football he will remain a brand ambassador and represent the company across the world.
Beckham has about three years remaining on his present deal with Adidas but the company has been discussing David's future role with the company. He has a contract and that is up for discussion.



But we expect that his global market appeal is unsurpassed and will extend beyond his playing days.



"David's next contract will be for the rest of his career and beyond," Thomas Van Schalk, Adidas's global football executive said. "Beckham is the most popular athlete ever," said Van Schalk.



It will make the England captain the undisputed number one in his field.


Bureau Report