A beaming David Beckham announced that he had bought the insurance company AIG.
"I thought that it was about time my kids learned the value of money," said David. "Besides, it'll give them something to play with."
Victoria Beckham was visibly pleased as AIG complemented her new outfit rather well. "I can finally show my face in the city of London without the fear of looking financially unfashionable." continued posh spice.
City analysts believe the buyout was a match made in heaven and can't understand why no one has thought of it before.
"Footballers are notoriously paid huge sums of money and throwing it away gambling." said merchant banker Nigel Bank-Clerk "what bigger gamble is there at the moment than a financial institution." he continued.
Wayne Rooney was rumoured to be looking at purchasing high street giant Chav West.
