Real Madrid starts US tour in Chicago
(Agencies)
Updated: 2005-07-15 11:43

Real Madrid arrived in Chicago on Thursday, boasting stars such as David Beckham, Michael Owen and Ronaldo for its two-game tour of the United States.

Real Madrid's David Beckham (R) and captain Raul smile as they pose during the presentation ceremony of the team's new kit for the upcoming season at Santiago Bernabeu stadium July 13, 2005. [Reuters]

The nine-time European club champion meets Mexican power Chivas Guadalajara on Saturday at Soldier Field. Then, Real Madrid meets Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy on Monday in Carson, Calif., before heading to Beijing, Tokyo and Bangkok.

"It's a chance to show what European soccer offers," midfielder Jose Maria Gutierrez said during Thursday's news conference.

Saturday's match is the first on a world tour that will include Real Madrid's first game against an MLS opponent in the Galaxy.

For Beckham and Owen, this is the second trip to the U.S. in six weeks. They played here with England's national team in late May.

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