Beckhams deny Versace Mansion reports

The former Versace Mansion
The former Versace Mansion

David Beckham had to take a break from his Miami soccer push to squash reports by numerous European media outlets that he and his wife Victoria acquired the former Versace Mansion.

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Several outlets, including Mirror Online, reported the couple purchased the Miami Beach mansion for nearly $50 million. But the Nakash family, which won the 1116 Ocean Drive property with a $41 million bid during a September 2013 bankruptcy auction, did not sell it. The 10-bedroom, 23,000-square-foot mansion was constructed in 1930. It opened as a hotel five years ago.

Beckham made his plans to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to Miami official last month. His investment group is currently looking for a stadium site and negotiating with county officials. [WWD] — Eric Kalis