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Beckham and University of Miami discuss stadium partnership

MIAMI (AP) -- David Beckham and the University of Miami are discussing a possible partnership for a new stadium for both Major League Soccer and college football.

Beckham was in town for a meeting Friday, and outgoing University of Miami president Donna Shalala has been involved in discussions this week. Among the locations being considering is a site near the old Orange Bowl, which has been torn down, next to Marlins Park.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez said he likes the idea of a partnership.

The university declined to comment. Beckham's group plans to choose a site in the next few weeks and wants to move quickly after that, an aide to the mayor said.