David Beckham's move from Real Madrid to the Los Angeles Galaxy was no surprise, but the size of the deal has everyone in the soccer world buzzing.

The English daily Daily Express called Beckham's deal ''the most mind-boggling contract in global sport.''

The combined value of the MLS contract with commercial opportunities in the United States is estimated to be in excess of $250 million.

Here's a breakdown of the Beckham deal:

— Contract with the Galaxy ($50 million);

— Endorsement deals with adidas, Gillette, Motorola and Pepsi-Cola ($100 million);

— Merchandising sales ($50 million);

— Profit-sharing deal with AEG ($50 million-$100 million).