Real Madrid players celebrated Beckham return

[zzidane]

How many of us would like becks to continue as Real Madrid Player

[MADRIDCF8]

i think hes a good player but not for the style of the spanish game. he doesnt have the dribbling or the speed.

[Sq4]

he'll do...he can be the man of the match, and he was, last season, he fits in perfectly

[Pape]

I just want him to go somewhere else. :p

[Lance Knight]

wow are u guys even Real fans?
hell yea i want him to say
without becks lasts season i can promise u we wouldnt be in the Cl this year

No agreement close for Real Madrid's Beckham
September 28, 2006

Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham's contract saga is not headed for a swift conclusion.

Both parties want the former England captain to continue in Madrid, with his current deal to expire at the end of this season.

However, the Guardian says Beckham's representatives, Terry Byrne and the former Spice Girls manager, Simon Fuller, begin talks with Madrid, the two camps will discover an important difference in their valuation of the Englishman.

Beckham's camp are determined for him to receive greater recognition of his commercial value in the shape of a greater share of his image rights, of which the club currently own 50%. Madrid will not break their pay structure to offer Beckham more than the ?6m (?4m), after tax, paid to each of the galacticos - and neither are they prepared to relinquish their 50%.

[MADRIDCF8]

wow are u guys even Real fans?
hell yea i want him to say
without becks lasts season i can promise u we wouldnt be in the Cl this year
Thats irrelevant, who cares about making CL, im not saying he was the worst player, but they way are team is playing and the way we should be playing we need to get rid of most of the players from last year or atleast for them to play better. ANd if you look at the team, baptista, gravesean, and pablo garcia left, Helguera doesnt ever play, i still dont believe carlos is able to play well enough to help stabilize are defence. Now we have so many new players, i think we could get better players because we still need to get better, its not only beckham but imo salgado carlos and ronaldo too.

[Lance Knight]

salgado doesnt even play, lol
but yea i get what your coming from
but i still think becks has a year left in him, and it looks ever increasing of him being off to america next season

Beckham in talks over mega New York move
October 02, 2006

Real Madrid midfield ace David Beckham is reportedly in secret talks with Red Bull New York over an amazing $100million deal.
The People says Beckham, currently on £12million a year, is considering signing a $100million deal through controversial billionaire Dome owner Philip Anschutz to play for the New York Red Bulls.

It would make him THE face of American soccer.

A spokesman for Becks confirmed: "A move of this kind in the future cannot be ruled out. There has always been interest in David from the States."

Sources close to Real Madrid star Beckham said he is "amazingly excited" about a move to America.


He has become increasingly friendly with mega-wealthy Anschutz. The tycoon is determined to establish soccer as a top sport in the US and considers Becks the star most likely to help him succeed.

Anschutz sold his stake in the Red Bulls last year but still has strong links with the side. His AEG company is funding a £30million rebuilding of their stadium. AEG has also funded Becks' soccer schools at the Dome and in Los Angeles.

One source said: "David gets on amazingly well with Anschutz. There is a real mutual respect.

"David has made no secret of his love for America and is keen to become the face of soccer over there once his time with Real Madrid is over.

"There have been numerous false dawns over the launch of soccer in the States. But the commotion of Becks and a US business mastermind is irresistible."

Becks - just voted "most desirable breakfast companion" in a web poll of young women - has been asked to play at least one season with the Red Bulls to generate mass appeal for the sport.

A US business source said: "The plan is to turn him into a Captain America type figure. Becks's superstar status is very real."

One of David's main sponsors, sports firm adidas, should welcome the move. They signed an ?86million deal with the American Major League Soccer last year.

Even if a move to New York does not happen, Becks could play for Los Angeles Galaxy, a team owned by Anschutz.

Becks and Posh Spice are also mulling over a movie offer from good friend Tom Cruise, who is helping them purchase their own £2million jet so they can make regular trips back to Britain with maximum convenience, security and privacy.

[Lance Knight]

Real Madrid coach Capello: Beckham will get chance
October 02, 2006

Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello has told David Beckham his chance will come.
Becks again started last night's Madrid derby on the bench, not entering the field until over 20 minutes into the second-half.

After the 1-1 draw with Atletico, Capello said: "I decided to put on the right wing somebody like Beckham. With the quality that he has, his arrival I believe was needed at that time. Each one has his own ideas. In addition, Alvaro Mejia had a yellow and we needed to help him.

"We have a good group of 20 players and in the next games we will make rotations (for Beckham)."

[Ero]

$100 million deal? :faint2:

[Lance Knight]

these guys are quad-billion trillion fillion dillion guadillion aires, :lol: :lol:

[Lance Knight]

indeed i cant see how keeping beckham would hurt us, its not like he plays bad, and his image rights profit pays almost more than half of the teams salaries
Real Madrid president: I want Beckham to renew contract
October 03, 2006

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon insists they will renew the contract of midfielder David Beckham.
Becks has been linked to secret talks with MLS officials about a move to the USA next year, but Calderon says: "He's a genius. An adorable person.

"One of more friendly people I have known.

"I know that he wants to renew and if the coaches were to listen to me I would like that he renewed because he is an important player for us."

[MADRIDCF8]

indeed i cant see how keeping beckham would hurt us, its not like he plays bad, and his image rights profit pays almost more than half of the teams salaries
yea i can see where ur coming from as well, i just think that last year and he got to play way to much like as a fixed player which i dont think he is, now that Capello is doing more rotations, i think Beckham can be a useful player, if hes in form he can play well but we need to use other players as well like we have this year, hopefully beckham will get to play the next 2 games and play well.

[Leon of Silvren]

I can't understand how you guys want him out of the team.....I've defended him and will continue to do so until someone appreciates the hard work he pulls out in the pitch every week.....in terms of crossing, long passing, free kicks, who's better than him?? He also CAN defend, have almost perfect accuracy, vision, attitude, eagerness.....I say YES to Becks.

About the move to the US, I'm sure Becks is very excited about it -well with a $100M contract who wouldn't?- but he still have a couple of years at top level, and he won't waste them in America, his desire is to play at top level with a top level club and then he can sit back and play relaxed in the US, earning lots of money.....

[Lance Knight]

Leon i hope u not referring to me, cuase i firmly credit most of last season to Beckham,
but i think Capello should put alot more faith in him. he hasnt done anything to get this bench role given to him

Raul Bravo: I can imagine Real Madrid without Beckham
October 06, 2006

Raul Bravo has shrugged off the possibility of Real Madrid losing David Beckham.
The defender was asked about president Ramon Calderon's claims that Beckham will retire inside the next two years and said: "I can imagine a Real Madrid without Beckham. The same as I can without Raul or Ronaldo.

"Few now remember Luis Figo, who left only recently. Already no-one talks about him."

Asked about Beckham's contract talks, Raul Bravo added: "I do not have much idea about the financial package, but if they want Beckham to renew it will be for football reasons.

"He is a great player and I believe that he deserves to continue here."

[Leon of Silvren]

Nah of course I was not refering to you, it was to all who voted Becks out....

[Lance Knight]

i know i was joking, lol but seriously they have to be mad to through away all that money

[Leon of Silvren]

You mean Real throwing away money by selling Becks?? Or by not selling him??

I think that if he stays, we still get 50% of his image income, but if he leave we also get a nice piece of the $100M contract.....

[Lance Knight]

dude tha 100mil is not for real madrid, thats for beckham,
his image rights income pays the team wages, it just stupid, plus its not like he is hurting ther team, and plus to me he plays good enought o start now and again, just capello is being a spoilt brat. watch how shit here:->
Real Madrid president: Capello wants Beckham re-signed
October 12, 2006

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has revealed David Beckham has "other offers", but remains confident of securing the midfielder to a new contract.
"Beckham is the sort of player that has a lot of suitors and I know that he has a lot of offers because he is a key player in many ways, but especially from the sporting point of view," Calderon was quoted as saying on the Real Madrid Web site on Wednesday.

"I think he will sign for two more years, that is to say that he will stay here for this season and two more, but we will have to see if he wants to stay or not.

"I've spoken to (coach Fabio) Capello about Beckham ... and Capello has told me that he is counting on Beckham and has therefore asked me to extend his contract and that's what we are trying to do."

[Mike23]

Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham wants to know if he is a part of Fabio Capello's plans before he signs a new contract with the club.

http://www.ontheminute.com/news/news.php?news=294

Do you guys think he will leave us?

[zzidane]

Beckham breaks off Real Madrid contract talks
tribalfooball.com - October 15, 2006

David Beckham has stunned Real Madrid by breaking off new contract talks.

The News of the World says Becks stunned officials by stalling negotiations after being only a sub in Real's last five games.

Now Beckham, 31, wants to know if he fits into boss Fabio Capello's plans. A source said: "Nobody expected it as a deal didn't seem that complicated. But we understand his motives."

The move has put Europe's top clubs on alert - specifically Inter Milan and AC Milan.

Beckham has just six months left on his current deal and can name his wages if he decides to quit on a free - which could cost Real a fortune.

He has considered a move to the United States but believes he can stay in European football.

[benfica64]

Hes washed up, done, cooked, belly up, finished, and simply wasted. Some one, anyone throw in the towell for him, as I dont have the heart.

[Neo-Reloaded]

i think he may leave us if he's gonna be a sub, because a lot of other clubs or coaches would definately put him in their starting 11, besides his carrer doesn't have many years left :P.

[emode]

^:lol: he's not that bad benfica!!!

I hope he moves to another club. It will be interesting to see him play in italian league for a change. So, i hope he moves to Inter or AC Milan!!

[fjortoft]

Beckham should not be playing for madrid at all. He can only make it in premiership. He came in for the sponsors and deals. C. Ronaldo would be an excelent signing for this spot.

[Lance Knight]

well this is big news
Beckham breaks off Real Madrid contract talks
October 15, 2006

David Beckham has stunned Real Madrid by breaking off new contract talks.

The News of the World says Becks stunned officials by stalling negotiations after being only a sub in Real's last five games.

Now Beckham, 31, wants to know if he fits into boss Fabio Capello's plans. A source said: "Nobody expected it as a deal didn't seem that complicated. But we understand his motives."

The move has put Europe's top clubs on alert - specifically Inter Milan and AC Milan.

Beckham has just six months left on his current deal and can name his wages if he decides to quit on a free - which could cost Real a fortune.

He has considered a move to the United States but believes he can stay in European football.

[Lance Knight]

well this is big news
Beckham breaks off Real Madrid contract talks
October 15, 2006

David Beckham has stunned Real Madrid by breaking off new contract talks.

The News of the World says Becks stunned officials by stalling negotiations after being only a sub in Real's last five games.

Now Beckham, 31, wants to know if he fits into boss Fabio Capello's plans. A source said: "Nobody expected it as a deal didn't seem that complicated. But we understand his motives."

The move has put Europe's top clubs on alert - specifically Inter Milan and AC Milan.

Beckham has just six months left on his current deal and can name his wages if he decides to quit on a free - which could cost Real a fortune.

He has considered a move to the United States but believes he can stay in European football.

[Lance Knight]

Capello: Beckham in Real Madrid plans
October 21, 2006

Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello insists David Beckham is part of his plans.

Beckham, who is in discussions about a new contract at the Bernabeu, made his first start for Real in five games last weekend when he was included in the side to face Getafe.

However, after Real were defeated 1-0 in that match to lose their unbeaten start to the league season, Beckham found himself back on the bench for the midweek Champions League clash with Steaua Bucharest.

"I have 20 players who can start, for three weeks Helguera did not start, Robinho the same...I watch much of the training and Beckham trains very well, but now I have other ideas," Capello said.

"But he works to be a starter and he will be. He forms part of my plans, and for that reason I asked for his contract to be renewed."

[penalty_20]

Yes Becks should stay. He is a class player and the only reason I would want him to leave is if he came back to Old Trafford.:)

[Sq4]

gr8, it wud be bettre for real if becks stays,he's gr8 passer

[penalty_20]

Becks is the best crosser of the ball in the world. His vision is great, and his freekicks are class. He could start for any team in the world.

[Lance Knight]

finally a direct answer

Beckham insists: My future is with Real Madrid
October 30, 2006

David Beckham insists he is happy at Real Madrid and has no intention of leaving the club in the January transfer window.

Beckham has been linked with moves to Tottenham or Celtic, while he has often declared a desire to end his playing days in the US.

"My future is here, my life is here," Beckham said.

"I'm not going to be talking to any teams - I'm not going anywhere in January."

Beckham said talks about renewing his contract at the Bernabeu are continuing after they were held up due to the change of chairman and coach at Real Madrid during the close season.

Beckham denied that Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon is trying to cut his wages as part of a new contract.

"That's a hypothetical question because that hasn't happened to me - it's not about the money for me," Beckham said.

"I want to stay with this team because I think we can win something this year."

[penalty_20]

Its good to see that. The only place I would want to see Becks other than Real is at United but he will never come back. So hopefully he gets his contract signed soon.

[emode]

Its a good news i suppose since he's happy there & the club like having him there. Now they can live happily ever after

[Gavmundo]

LA Galaxy admit Beckham interest


Signing players of (Beckham's) stature would be a wonderful step in the right direction, not just for the Galaxy but for soccer in America

Out of contract in Spain at the end of the season and no longer a first-team regular, the 31-year-old midfielder is believed to be considering a move.

"There are thousands of clubs out there that would love to have a player of his calibre," said Galaxy boss Alexi Lalas.

"And the Los Angeles Galaxy is certainly one of them."


Beckham, who played against the Galaxy for Real in a pre-season game in 2005, has already said that he would like to end his career in the US.

"I've one year left at Real, and maybe two more after that, but things can change in football and the American league does interest me," said Beckham.

"I want to be part of a country that is passionate about sport. And I've got my academy in LA, which is important to me because that is my life after the game."

But when he made those comments in April he was still a fixture in the Real first team and captain of England.

Things have changed considerably for the former Manchester United star in the intervening months.

Dropped by new managers at club and country, Beckham is now stalling on extending his stay in Madrid and believed to be reconsidering the final chapters of his playing career.


Beckham's Real Madrid displays are little more than cameos now
As well as the Galaxy, Celtic, Spurs and Israeli club Maccabi Netanya have been reported as possible destinations for the high-profile star.

The two British clubs, however, have recently distanced themselves from a possible move for Beckham and the prospect of the player going to Israel seems remote.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Lalas, the Galaxy's president and general manager, made it clear that Beckham would suit his team, signal their intent to compete on the world stage and be good business for Major League Soccer.

"For many people the Los Angeles Galaxy are looked upon as the jewel of MLS," he said.

"We play in the best stadium, we have had incredible success over the history of the league and we have had great individual players and great teams. There is a tradition of excellence.

"All of this leads to this race to become the first 'MLS super club', if you will.

"That is something we aspire to and in order to do that you have to have quality players, a direction and passion, a good coach and credibility domestically and internationally.

"Signing players of (Beckham's) stature would be a wonderful step in the right direction, not just for the Galaxy but for soccer in America."

When asked for a firmer statement of intent regarding a possible bid for Beckham, Lalas was careful not to say anything that could be regarded as 'tapping up'.

"A move for Beckham is not something we need to discuss at this point because he's under contract with Real," he said.

"But if that changes, and there's an opportunity, of course we'd be interested."


The former US international did, however, admit that the Galaxy's owner, sports conglomerate Anschutz Entertainment Group, has a close relationship with Beckham.

His academy shares a home with the Galaxy just outside LA at the 27,000-seat Home Depot Center in Carson, California.

Lalas also said that with the Galaxy missing the MLS play-offs for the first time in 10 seasons he was planning a major overhaul of the team during the close season.

One possible stumbling block for a Galaxy attempt to sign Beckham would be the salary cap rules that exist in the MLS.

The rules were introduced when the league was set up in 1996 to ensure a level playing field and prevent any repeat of the excesses that brought down the North American Soccer League in the early 1980s.

But Lalas confirmed that the 12 team owners are due to discuss a loosening of these rules, a move that would make marquee signings more likely.

"We recognise that when opportunities that will benefit the entire league come along we have to be able to make adjustments," he said.

"I feel that going forward there will be the ability for the individual teams to do something like (sign a player of Beckham's stature)."

What remains to be seen is if Beckham feels his days as first-team player for a major club - and country - are genuinely over.

Despite the huge strides made by American soccer and the MLS a move to the US would still be seen as an admission that his career is winding down.


I still think he'll sign a contract with Real but as time goes on speculation mounts. I can see Becks heading to the U.S. America would suit the Becks'

I noticed the coach was Alexei Lalas ... wasn't he a rather good striker a few seasons ago? I'm sure Man U were linked with him at one point!?

Nah I remember this Lalas now. He was a defender wasn't he! I'm thinking of another Lalas! Think he was South American and moved to Italy in the end.

[zzidane]

Time waits for no man

The sun is beginning to set on David Beckham's career. Love him or loathe him, for almost a decade Beckham has been impossible to ignore, as much as a result of his celebrity as for his ability as a footballer.

David Beckham, the embodiment of Real Madrid's 'Galacticos' ethos, could soon be leaving the famous Bernabeu stadium.

But all things must come to an end and despite protestations to the contrary from Real Madrid, most observers believe it is unlikely that Beckham will be plying his trade at the Bernabeu beyond this summer when his current contract expires.

Despite failing to secure a starting place in the side under new Real manager Fabio Capello the 31-year-old has spoken of his determination to secure a two-year extension.

The problem for Beckham is that he is not the master of his own destiny. Over the next few months Capello, and those in the Real boardroom, will play a crucial role as they decide whether he has anything left to offer one of the most prestigious clubs in the world.

Analysing the situation from a purely footballing position it does not look good for Beckham.

The simple truth of the matter is that he is not as good a player as he once was, and even at the peak of his powers, Beckham was not even the best player at either Manchester United or Real Madrid, let alone the best player in the world.

At Old Trafford there were at least two attacking midfielders better than he, namely Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs, while at Real the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo were far more technically complete players.

But his ability as a player was not the sole reason Real signed Beckham.

This is not a gossip website, so we'll be focussing on football, but suffice to say as result of marrying a world famous pop star, counting Elton John and Tom Cruise as friends, signing a myriad of endorsement deals, sporting ever-changing hairstyles and generally being an international fashionista Beckham became just as famous, if not more so, for his exploits off the pitch than his performances on it.

In 2003, as his ability and celebrity peaked, Beckham found himself unloved and unwanted by Manchester United and on his way to Real Madrid in a £24.5million transfer deal. At the height of the Galactico era ability and fame were commodities to be valued above all others and Beckham typified all that Real wanted in a player.

The marriage of the Beckham brand with Real Madrid's rich heritage created the dream product and allowed the Spanish club to increase their global market share to such an extent that they ultimately usurped Manchester United as the world's richest club.

Three years on, and with the folly of the Galacticos experiment exposed, Beckham finds himself on the wrong side of 30 and shorn of a starting place in a side which is finally being picked by a manager who is allowed to select players based on form and fitness, not fame and fortune.

If Capello feels that Beckham is no longer capable of performing to the required standard at the level at which Madrid seek to compete then his value as a marketing tool will diminish: In short, sporting idols do not warm benches.

Furthermore the Real boardroom could take the view that Beckham has done what he was bought for; their international presence has been taken to unprecedented levels on the back of his established international celebrity, what more can he offer if his better playing days are behind him?

Although Capello claims Beckham remains an important part of his plans the Italian has started Beckham in less than half of Real's games so far this season, a fact which suggests Capello believes Beckham has passed his peak as a player, a conclusion many England fans came to this summer.

In what will surely prove to have been his final game for England, the World Cup quarter-final against Portugal, Beckham was hugely ineffectual, displaying none of the vigour and vitality of his finest England showing against Greece in the 2001 World Cup qualifier.

In that game, at Old Trafford, Beckham turned in the perfect captain's performance; leading by example he wrested control of a vital game through tireless running and tackling before capping it all with a freekick which secured qualification to Japan/ South Korea.

Five years on in Gelsenkirchen Beckham was a shadow of his former self; ponderous in possession, continuously out of position, lacking in energy, and unable to reliably deliver the crosses or dead balls which had become his stock in trade.

In the face of recent criticism over his ability to perform at the top level Beckham has cited his old United team-mate Ryan Giggs as inspiration to prove the doubters wrong.

Drawing a parallel between himself and Giggs, Beckham pointed out that in his final two seasons at Old Trafford the Welshman experienced a slump in form and was on the receiving end of some vociferous criticism from punter and pundit alike. Three years on and Giggs is enjoying a rich vein of form and is as important to United's title challenge as ever he was in any previous season at Old Trafford.

On the face of it you can see Beckham's point; not only is age on his side - being two years Giggs' junior, but Beckham has also been lucky to have avoided serious injury, while Giggs has been blighted with hamstring problems. Unfortunately for Beckham Giggs has a natural advantage over him in that he is technically more gifted and several yards quicker, thus giving him more to fall back on as the seasons go by.

If the assessment from the Bernabeu is that Beckham is a spent force at the highest playing level and has done all he can to grow Real's global brand the question must be: What next for David Beckham?

If we accept that playing a bit part role is not what Beckham envisaged for the twilight of his career, then it follows that a move away is inevitable. Even if Real were to offer him an extension it is hard to imagine Beckham being content with a regular place in the squad as opposed to a regular place in the staring XI.

However, both on and off the field Beckham can still offer much.

Although he will only get slower, in an alternative league where the pace is less frenetic than that of the Premiership or La Liga, or perhaps paired with a younger, more sprightly foil Beckham could still perform quite adequately in either a central midfield or right sided role.

He would bring with him an exceptional attitude to training, a determined work rate, which regularly saw him run over seven miles per game in his earlier career, as well as vast experience and leadership qualities.

Away from the pitch Beckham remains an iconic figure and could do much to bring international awareness to a club - not to mention ticket sales.

Beckham has already said that money is not the primary matter for consideration in his next contract, so although a he would not come cheap it is unlikely he would still command the £116,000 a week he does in Madrid.

Despite Beckham's insistence that he does not want to move there have been no shortage of suitors. Celtic are the latest team to declare an interest, but it is unlikely that Beckham will opt to end his playing days in Glasgow.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has long been an admirer, but Beckham has previously said that he could not envisage himself ever playing in the Premiership for any club other than Manchester United.

When Beckham left Old Trafford it was against a backdrop of animosity between himself and Alex Ferguson, making a return seem almost impossible. However, Beckham recently spoke in glowing terms of Ferguson, possibly smoothing the way for an unlikely return.

Another Premiership option could be West Ham United. Beckham was born in Leytonstone just 3 miles from the Hammers' Boleyn Ground and it is not beyond the realms of possibility that one of the potential takeover suitors for the East End club could target a transfer coup to placate suspicious fans.

However, it seems more likely that Beckham will move to one of America's Major League Soccer franchises, particularly as he himself has already admitted to having considered it as an option.

As the MLS continues to develop its profile the introduction of one of the sport's most famous players would do much to bolster its standing, and could also have a very favourable impact on attendances, marketability and television ratings.

Before the World Cup Beckham said he felt that he could remain at the highest level for two more seasons. However, if Real Madrid don't agree the MLS could be the main beneficiary.

If Beckham were to wait another two years before moving to the MLS the league would be at risk of again appearing as a retirement home for ageing professionals, just as its forbearer the North American Soccer League was when it boasted the likes of 34-year-old Pele and as the MLS was in 2000 when it included players like 39-year-old Lothar Matthaeus and 34-year-old Hristo Stoitchkov.

In January Beckham will be in the last six months of his contract and therefore allowed to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club.

Perhaps it would be worth one of either the New York Red Bulls or Los Angeles Galaxy making a speculative offer to Beckham's representatives: It might just pay off in a spectacular way.

[emode]

Whatever his decision hope he made the right ones..honestly i never thought he's ever gonna leave Real Madrid!!

[BELTRAN]

Its All True Thats All Real Wanted They Wanted To Sell Im Not Saying Beckham Is A Bad Player He Used To Be Very Good In Manchester And Now It Would Be Great For Him To Go To Tha Us I Know That If He Goes Soccer In Usa Will Become More Popular And Us Soccer Needs That

[iwannashagsimon]

I find it funny that the LA Galaxy are just now admiting an interest in him. Most people figured that out before he joined Real Madrid.

[Lance Knight]

Real Madrid agent admits Inter Milan move on for Beckham
November 24, 2006

Real Madrid's Italian agent Enzo Bronzetti admits a move to Inter Milan could be on for David Beckham.
"This could happen, although I believe that Moratti will renew Luis Figo?s contract. Beckham could move to the United States, but in the end he may decide to stay with Real," said Bronzetti.

Bronzetti, meanwhile, does not think that Antonio Cassano will return to Italy.

"I think he will stay in Spain, there are no clubs interested in him. Milan do not need strikers, Massimo Moratti likes Antonio but I don?t think there will be any move for him. Furthermore, Antonio is not a player who would accept any team."

[Calif]

Well it will be great for the Females overhere in the U.S!!!!!The stadiums will be full all the time!!:lol:

[Lance Knight]

LA Galaxy get green light for Beckham bid
November 27, 2006

LA Galaxy have been given the green light by MLS officials to move for Real Madrid's unhappy midfielder David Beckham.

The former England captain, 31, will be at liberty to listen to offers from New Year's Day as his Real Madrid contract runs out at the end of the season.

And MLS commissioner Don Garber said: "We have the money to sign stars like Beckham.

"Beckham is under contract with Real Madrid and we won't speak with him until the right moment."

American soccer chiefs passed a new "designated player" rule two weeks ago to allow each club to break the league's salary cap for one star signing.

Now the race is on to bring in big name European-based players for the new season which starts in April.

Beckham tops the list for LA Galaxy, while Ronaldo and Luis Figo are also being targeted by other US clubs.

Any transfer fee to Real Madrid as well as Beckham's salary will go through the MLS.

And the Americans want Beckham to lead the way for other stars to make the switch across the Atlantic.

Garber added: "Who will come? It will be the right player at the right moment and in the right market. They will come. Definitely."

Real chiefs would be powerless to prevent Beckham signing a pre-contract agreement in January.

Garber insists Beckham has the profile to give football's popularity in America a major boost.

He added: "His popularity is enormous and that excites people."

[MADRIDCF8]

Well it will be great for the Females overhere in the U.S!!!!!The stadiums will be full all the time!!:lol:
i went to the madrd dc united game in seattle, and there were like 20 girls in a line together with i love beckham spelt on thier shirts and would go crazy when he would take a corner kick, there plenty of other girls going wild for him too.

i think for him he should go back to england cuz he doesnt get alot of playing time here and i think he still is hoping to play for england in 2008

[zzidane]

with the arrival of higuain and later gago, i think he should leave before he being useless player to the team

he also unlisted in MU world class player........what a sad end to the player than sell shirt than his capability

if kaka sign with us i think there is no place for him event in a bench

[dexboii]

to b honest ppl ever since beckham got kicked outta the england squad i couldnt give two flyin f*cks about him now! :D i wanted him to get kicked anyway :lol: its his fault we didnt win the world cup :mad: sumone should tell him it aint a one man team :mad2: STUPID BECKHAM!!!

[emode]

to b honest ppl ever since beckham got kicked outta the england squad i couldnt give two flyin f*cks about him now! :D i wanted him to get kicked anyway :lol: its his fault we didnt win the world cup :mad: sumone should tell him it aint a one man team :mad2: STUPID BECKHAM!!!
:lol: someone is pissed off....yeah i don't care much about Beckham either.
It's great to finally know whether he's leaving Real Madrid or not!! They would certainly welcome him in the US !!

[Lance Knight]

well Real is getting pissed now

Real Madrid demand quick answer from Beckham

Real Madrid are demanding an answer from David Beckham before December 31 over whether he wants to sign a new contract.

Becks' current deal expires in June and he will be free to negotiate with rival clubs from January 1 should Real fail to get his signature on a piece of paper in the coming days.

Real coach Fabio Capello wants Beckham's contract renewed - as does president Ramon Calderon and his right-hand man Pedja Mijatovic. The club hopes Beckham will sign before December 31, with the players due back in Madrid on the 30th for training. Real's offer is for a two-year contract extension through to 2009 on the same ?4 million-a-year terms.

The stumbling block has nothing to do with money, but Beckham's demand that he play more regularly under Capello. The former England captain is seeking first team assurances before he commits to a new Real deal.

[11 estrellas]

He should just go to the MLS like his wife wants him to so they can both be in a happy place.
There no place like Cali...................

[GALACTICO]

Indeed!!!!

[Vipaman]

I think Beckham still has a lot to offer.

[11 estrellas]

Sure does.
In the MLS.

[GALACTICO]

Sure does.
In the MLS.

One thing he should do though, is continue the pattern. He went from the best club in England to the best club in Spain, now he should go to the best club in the U.S. which is... Galaxy!!!!!!:smoking:

[penalty_20]

Becks is way above the MLS. I hope he never goes there. He is world class and there is no point in going to the US unless its for fame or money.

[Gavmundo]

Well at his time of life he's already rich so it doesn't really matter. I think he'll go where he wants to live. He has friends in the U.S and can see him going there if they want to live there but I still think he'll stay in Spain. The media in England has been contantly linking him with a move back here but I doubt that. Maybe to London but would Chelsea or rsenal be interested? Maybe Tottenham?? I doubt he'd move anywhere else other than London!

Don't forget. It's not up to him. He has to do what Posh tells him!

[penalty_20]

Haha. unless he is comin back to united I hope he stays at Real.

[Gavmundo]

Haha. unless he is comin back to united I hope he stays at Real.

Yea me too and as he'll NEVER be allowed back into Old Trafford (except in the world XI lol) while Fergie is there then he can stay in Spain. It's as much as the traitor deserves ;)

[penalty_20]

Nah, I still like him. Wish he could come back haha. But I hope he never goes to play in the MLS.

[Gavmundo]

I like him as an England player (even though he's not which is a crime) but as a club football player I stopped liking him as soon as he took off that Man U shirt!

[penalty_20]

I think he played way better for United than he ever will at Real. I agree there is no way he should not be on England.

[Alegria]

he should go back to england. epl will be more fun

[penalty_20]

I still think he peaked at United. He was scoring 16 goals a season for them.

[DRXX]

He needs really to move from Madrid, he has no future there, since he joined there, they haven't won any championships and thorpies. He was a awsome player while he was staying with Manchester United. They really need him back. He has a good future there, he is still young and believe me, he has lots to offer to the game and to the fans. His celebrity population has totally ruined his game but he needs to get better. He can do lots better. I know he can. I don't care if he is shit but I still like him as a player.

[penalty_20]

I think he is still class he is just in a bit of a slump.

[Gavmundo]

He needs really to move from Madrid, he has no future there, since he joined there, they haven't won any championships and thorpies. He was a awsome player while he was staying with Manchester United. They really need him back. He has a good future there, he is still young and believe me, he has lots to offer to the game and to the fans. His celebrity population has totally ruined his game but he needs to get better. He can do lots better. I know he can. I don't care if he is shit but I still like him as a player.

Try convincing Fergie of that :lol: No way would Fergie have him back and Fergie never re-signs players. Despite that there's no place for him in the side. Park would start ahead of Becks these days :lol:

[Lance Knight]

Inter Milan make contract offer to Beckham
December 30, 2006

Inter Milan have tabled a contract offer to Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham.

Beckham's current deal expires in June and with a renewal looking increasingly unlikely it is now believed that the Merengues are prepared to cash in on the player in January.

The 31-year-old has reportedly been offered to the Nerazzurri for a fee of just £4m, a deal that may prove too enticing for President Massimo Moratti if Luis Figo were to depart in the winter transfer window.

However, Real are still hoping that Beckham will opt to extend his current £100,000 per week contract for another two years, although Becks has insisted that his decision will not be based on financial reasons.

[Lance Knight]

Real Madrid's Beckham won't consider January exit
January 01, 2007

David Beckham won't consider leaving Real Madrid during the January market.

Real Madrid are furious Becks has not signed after offering their midfielder a two-year, £100,000-a-week deal and 50 per cent image rights.

But from today the Spanish giants are powerless to stop Becks inviting other clubs to top their offer.

A Beckham spokesman insisted: "David has no intention of leaving the club in January.

"He still wants to play a big part in the remainder of the season with Real Madrid and talks are ongoing."

Becks, 31, missed training yesterday with neck trouble.

[Lance Knight]

Real Madrid won't budge over Beckham image rights
January 02, 2007

The possibility of David Beckham signing a new contract with Real Madrid is growing slimmer by the day.

AS says Real will not consider Beckham's demands of a new breakup of his image rights and are insisting the England ace stick to the present 50:50 agreement.

Former Real president Florentino Perez assured Beckham that his new contract would include a renegotiation of image rights, which would see 100 per cent of proceeds go to the player. But the new board at Real are refusing to make good on Perez's promise.

A highly-placed source said today: "The image rights of Beckham are non-negotiable."

Beckham is now free to discuss pre-contract offers with rival clubs and is understood to have no less than 15 offers on the table.

[_mR aSj_]

come to inter becks come to inter

[penalty_20]

Try convincing Fergie of that :lol: No way would Fergie have him back and Fergie never re-signs players. Despite that there's no place for him in the side. Park would start ahead of Becks these days :lol:
are you friggin kidding me? have you ever seen them play..(i hope your kidding)
Park start ahead of Becks.....not in this world....
but I dont think fergie will take him back neways

[Laury84]

NOT TO INTER PLEASE!!NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Stay away from Milano Beckham...stay away!

come to inter becks come to inter
stop please stope saying it!!! :faint2: :mad2:

[penalty_20]

HAHAHAHAH
what do you have against Becks though?
He is a world class player and the best crosser of the ball in the world.

[Lance Knight]

not to mention of the best free kick taker also

[manfan1523]

are you friggin kidding me? have you ever seen them play..(i hope your kidding)
Park start ahead of Becks.....not in this world....
but I dont think fergie will take him back neways
I'm with Gav on this one.

[penalty_20]

Dude. How can you guys even say this...you think Park is better than Becks?
Clearly you have never seen either of them play if you believe this.

[penalty_20]

I agree with you there.

[Laury84]

HAHAHAHAH
what do you have against Becks though?
He is a world class player and the best crosser of the ball in the world.
I don't want him simply coz I think that he's not one of those players that give their best in every match and that fight 4 the team...and I also think that his best moment is gone...these are the reasons why I don't want him at inter....


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do u wanna edit this Lance????

[_mR aSj_]

lol @ laury stay at madrid becks we dont want you figo is staying put :P

[ontheball]

Beckham is still one of the best dead ball specialists in the world and anytime i see him play (Spanish footy on SKY) he always gives total effort and commitment. I think he still has something to offer at the highest level.

I don't see him coming back to England and definitely not Man U. If Milan really want him (I have my doubts about this) I can see him going there

[penalty_20]

Beckham is still one of the best dead ball specialists in the world and anytime i see him play (Spanish footy on SKY) he always gives total effort and commitment. I think he still has something to offer at the highest level.

I agree with you completly!

I wish he would come to United but it wont happen

[Laury84]

Beckham is still one of the best dead ball specialists in the world and anytime i see him play (Spanish footy on SKY) he always gives total effort and commitment. I think he still has something to offer at the highest level.

I don't see him coming back to England and definitely not Man U. If Milan really want him (I have my doubts about this) I can see him going there
just to let u know....Milan and Inter are two different teams...please don't say Milan when u wanna say Inter.thanks! :mad2:

[Lance Knight]

the thing is too, if beckham wants trophies, he should stay at real cause Inter is only going to win it once this year and its back to AC Milan, they wouldnt have been in this position if it wasnt for the match fixing scandal.
i actually used to like inter a bit, but then most of the fans started to piss me off. they remind me of barca fans, alittle bit of success and it goes to thier heads, and they forget that they didnt win a trophy in what was 6 years, i am talking aboutn barca btw. the point is u got to look at it from the club and players' perspective, not the fans. who gives a shit about the fans they going to like us ( talking from the club here) anyway.
as for the player perspective, beckham is bitting his time till summer when he can bosman and get the fully transfer fee to himself, and more than likely he will will go to the MLS and play there for a while, make a couple more millions and retire, simple
as for the club (meaning Real) real, doesnt need or want adriano so there is no need for even talking to Inter.
Inter should have cashed out on adriano along time ago, when he as playing alright, cause to me he still never ever became world class, and look at him now

[Laury84]

the thing is too, if beckham wants trophies, he should stay at real cause Inter is only going to win it once this year and its back to AC Milan, they wouldnt have been in this position if it wasnt for the match fixing scandal.
i actually used to like inter a bit, but then most of the fans started to piss me off. they remind me of barca fans, alittle bit of success and it goes to thier heads, and they forget that they didnt win a trophy in what was 6 years, i am talking aboutn barca btw. the point is u got to look at it from the club and players' perspective, not the fans. who gives a shit about the fans they going to like us ( talking from the club here) anyway.
as for the player perspective, beckham is bitting his time till summer when he can bosman and get the fully transfer fee to himself, and more than likely he will will go to the MLS and play there for a while, make a couple more millions and retire, simple
as for the club (meaning Real) real, doesnt need or want adriano so there is no need for even talking to Inter.
Inter should have cashed out on adriano along time ago, when he as playing alright, cause to me he still never ever became world class, and look at him now
ah...do u hav problems with the inter fans????well we won something in these 2 years but I don't go around saying that we are the best football club ever...and as I told u in the inter forum...there are 28 points between inter and milan...and if u don't wanna consider the deducted points there are 20 points between us....how do u explain this??Coz this season we are showing that we are better than them...stop.I'm an iter fan and I'm not happy with the scudetto that we won the last season...but what we should do??don't play coz juve is not in the serie A???they did thousand of mistakes and it seems that we are the evil and not them....

and 4 beckham (coz this thread is about him) he should go back in england in my opinion...Inter doesnt need him.

[Lance Knight]

right now we getting somewhere,
on the contrary, i do think beckham would excell at Inter, the 4-4-2 formation that inter uses, would be great for a player lke david beckham. the type of crosses and throuh balls alongside the wings is what is used in a 4-4-2
the reason he isnt really getting any playing time at real is because of real's change in its style of play. they not need a player like him.

[Laury84]

right now we getting somewhere,
on the contrary, i do think beckham would excell at Inter, the 4-4-2 formation that inter uses, would be great for a player lke david beckham. the type of crosses and throuh balls alongside the wings is what is used in a 4-4-2
the reason he isnt really getting any playing time at real is because of real's change in its style of play. they not need a player like him.
well yeah u're right in our formation he would do a great job...but right now (I don't know if u saw any inter match this season) J.Zanetti is playing as a right midfielder and he's doing excellent and Maicon is playing like a right defender and he's doing great too...Figo didn't play coz these two players right now are better than him (yeah u didn't understand wrong,they're better)...so if Beckham will come to inter...he'll not play like he's doing right now at real.that's the reason why I say that we don't need him....he should go in a team that maybe it's not a real top team...I've heard something about Bolton...maybe he should go there...and maybe he'll find again his place in the english nt.

[Lance Knight]

oh i heard of this Maicon dude,
hes good. indeed if the choice is J.Zanetti vs Beckham, then you;re right
i was thinking he was playing as the RB, but appearently not

[Laury84]

oh i heard of this Maicon dude,
hes good. indeed if the choice is J.Zanetti vs Beckham, then you;re right
i was thinking he was playing as the RB, but appearently not
no right now he's playing as a midfielder coz Maicon is great as a defender...well this is the reason why I say that we don't need Beckham...:)

[Lance Knight]

k, lol
the way things going, it looks like beckham might stay till the end of the season and leave on free transfer

[Laury84]

k, lol
the way things going, it looks like beckham might stay till the end of the season and leave on free transfer
well I guess coz Figo is staying at inter until the end of the season...I'm really afraid that beckham will come to Inter...:sad:

[_mR aSj_]

well I guess coz Figo is staying at inter until the end of the season...I'm really afraid that beckham will come to Inter...:sad:

laury wanted to know why are you so against beckham coming to inter...
dont u think he will bring anything into the team... i personally dont mind the more better players for every position the better... his better than Camronese (how eva u spell it) who would u prefer?

[Laury84]

laury wanted to know why are you so against beckham coming to inter...
dont u think he will bring anything into the team... i personally dont mind the more better players for every position the better... his better than Camronese (how eva u spell it) who would u prefer?
I told u in the Inter forum that between Camoranesi and Beckham I choose Beckham...but I think that we don't need them....I don't wanna see 100 useless players in my team...I would like to see somebody like messi or Gerrard or Ronaldo (Cristiano)...

[Gavmundo]

Dude. How can you guys even say this...you think Park is better than Becks?
Clearly you have never seen either of them play if you believe this.

Well I didn't say that. I said Fergie would play Park ahead of Becks cos there's no way Becks would play under fergie again. Not in a competitive match anyway :rolleyes: And of course I've seen him play. I've been a Man U fan since the mid 70's!

[penalty_20]

haha i was merely stating that. I knew you have seen them play. I thought you were saying you thought Park was better than BEcks. abd yeh obviously fergie would net let becks back..both of them have 2 big of egos

[Gavmundo]

WELL!! IT'S OFFICAL!!! He's outa Real!

Real Madrid director of sport Predrag Mijatovic has told Italian television that David Beckham will leave the club in the summer.

Speaking to Sky Italia, Mijatovic revealed that the former England captain would not sign a new contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.

"Beckham will leave us, we will not renew his contract," Mijatovic stated.

Beckham's current deal runs out at the end of the season and there has been frenzied speculation about his future.

Real did initially offer the ex-Manchester United idol a new two-year contract, but Beckham refused to commit himself to the club having fallen out of the first-team picture under coach Fabio Capello.

The Primera titans now appear to have lost patience with the 31-year-old and Mijatovic insists he will no longer be granted the opportunity to extend his stay at the club.

Beckham - who has failed to win a trophy with Real since arriving in Spain in the summer of 2003 - has been linked with moves to America and Italy, as well as a return to The Premiership.

[Gavmundo]

And now Beckham's representatives deny everything :lol:

[Fenerliyim]

Turkish press has also reported that he will leave

[Gavmundo]

Well Real seem keen to let him go ... don't think Becks or his representatives have worked this out yet :lol:

[Lance Knight]

well i think he would be off to the MLS, he could actually make more money and an actually difference there

[Fenerliyim]

maybe the Saudi Arabians will look into signing him too, u never know

[Laury84]

omg I'm writing the same post in every forum (Gav did u post the same post everywhere?!?!)...
Well I think that he'll come to inter unfortunately...coz Figo will leave us at the end of the season!

[Lance Knight]

indeed who knows maybe he can join Roberto at Fener,

[Gavmundo]

omg I'm writing the same post in every forum (Gav did u post the same post everywhere?!?!)...
Well I think that he'll come to inter unfortunately...coz Figo will leave us at the end of the season!

:lol:

Not everywhere but I posted it in the English Premiership forum because he could move back to England and in the Italian forum as he may move there. It was laready in the Spanish forum! Unlike you not everyone from the Italian forum visits the Spanish and English League forums and vice versa :rolleyes:

[Gavmundo]

BBC reports that Becks has signed for LA Galaxy in a staggering £128m deal over 5 years! That's his pay not the trnasfer fee :lol:

[Fenerliyim]

indeed who knows maybe he can join Roberto at Fener,

lol i doubt Carlos can come to Fener. We have 6 forieng spaces and they are all used up. unless someone goes or becomes a turkish citizen i doubt he will join us

[Fenerliyim]

BBC reports that Becks has signed for LA Galaxy in a staggering £128m deal over 5 years! That's his pay not the trnasfer fee :lol:

Espn reports 250 million $$$$$$ :jaw:

[Lance Knight]

Coming to America: Beckham to sign with GalaxyAssociated Press

LONDON -- David Beckham, the former England soccer captain known as much for his style as his play, has agreed to leave Real Madrid and join the Los Angeles Galaxy in a deal Major League Soccer hopes will boost the sport in the United States in a manner similar to Pele's arrival with the Cosmos in 1975.
They're bringing sexy back: Glamour couple David and Victoria Beckham are coming to Los Angeles.
Beckham will leave Madrid at the end of the season. The move was announced Thursday following the end of talks on extending the 31-year-old English midfielder's contract with the Spanish club.

"This week, Real Madrid asked me to make a decision regarding my future and the offer to extend my contract by a further two seasons," Beckham said in a statement. "
After discussing several options with my family and advisers to either stay here at Madrid or join other major British and European clubs, I have decided to join the Los Angeles Galaxy and play in the MLS from August this year."
An entertainment personality who draws paparazzi like a movie star, Beckham and his wife, Victoria, the former Posh Spice of the Spice Girls, regularly find their way onto tabloid and magazine covers. With snazzy clothes, rotating hair colors and styles and a pop star wife, he is the epitome of the modern mix of celebrity and athlete. He's even had a movie named after him: "Bend It Like Beckham."

His soccer skills are only part of the equation. He's David Beckham Inc., a multinational corporation with links to Pepsi, Gillette, Motorola and Adidas.

A Good Deal?
David Beckham is headed to Major League Soccer -- is this a good deal for all sides? Jonathan Harris-Bass has all the reaction with ESPNsoccernet's Dom Raynor. Listen

"David Beckham is a global sports icon who will transcend the sport of soccer in America," MLS commissioner Don Garber said. "His decision to continue his storied career in Major League Soccer is testament to the fact that America is rapidly becoming a true 'Soccer Nation' with Major League Soccer at the core."

The Galaxy, citing industry experts, said Beckham's deal is worth more than $250 million in salary and commercial endorsements and is "thought to be the biggest in sporting history."

Beckham will become the biggest star to play soccer in the United States since Pele and Franz Beckenbauer played in the now-defunct North American Soccer League in the 1970s. "He's a cultural icon," former U.S. soccer star Alexi Lalas, the president and general manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy, told the Associated Press in July. "I think that the people that don't know a tremendous amount about soccer know who Beckham is, whether it's the way he looks or who he's married to or what he's done in international soccer. The fact is, he's transcended the sport." The Galaxy opens its season April 8 in Houston.
"It's great for the Galaxy, it's great for the league. One of his attractions is he's still playing well," said Real Salt Lake coach John Ellinger. "It's a shame it can't be at the beginning of the season, so you can't avoid him. Most coaches are probably saying, 'Give me my LA games early.' "

Beckham's four-year contract with Madrid expires at the end of this season. He joined the team from Manchester United in 2003, where he had had won six league titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League title. But Beckham, the world's most recognized player, hasn't won a major trophy since joining Madrid.

"I have enjoyed my time in Spain enormously, and I am extremely grateful to the club for giving me the opportunity to play for such a great team and their amazing fans," Beckham said.

Beckham has been unhappy this season at Madrid under coach Fabio Capello. He has started only seven of 25 matches and was left off the squad for Thursday's Copa del Rey match against Real Betis.

"For the rest of this season I will continue to give 100 percent to my coach, teammates and fans as I believe Fabio Capello will bring this club and its supporters the success they truly deserve," said Beckham, who trained with Madrid in the Spanish capital Thursday.

Before the season started, Beckham led England to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, scoring from a free kick in the second round to beat Ecuador 1-0.
But he was taken off the field early in the second half against Portugal with ankle and Achilles tendon injuries, and then watched as his team was eliminated in a penalty shootout.
A day after the game, Beckham stepped down as captain of the team -- a post he had held for 58 of his 94 international appearances. Then, on Aug. 11, England coach Steve McClaren dropped Beckham from the team altogether, signaling the end of his international career.
Then came more heartache in Madrid.
He was injured in November when he was allowed to travel to Rome to visit Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, but Beckham was forced to skip the wedding and return to Madrid to sit on the bench -- another sign that his days in Madrid under Capello were numbered.

Still, the move to Los Angeles won't surprise many people. Beckham has a soccer academy in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson with Anschutz Entertainment Group, the owner of the Galaxy. They also teamed to start an academy in London.
Plus, his wife recently was photographed house-hunting in Los Angeles.

Beckham and his wife are worth $169 million, according to Britain's Rich List. Beckham alone reportedly makes about $32 million per year in salary and endorsements.

I'm going out there to hopefully build a club and team that's got a lot of potential," Beckham said. "I think that's what excites me."

MLS recently changed its rules on salary caps, clearing the way for Beckham to sign the lucrative deal and become the first player to be signed under the new rule.

"I don't think it's just about glitz," U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati said. "He wants to play on a winning team and be part of a winning organization and help build the game in the United States."

[Lance Knight]

well wow i didnt see this coming, oh wait yea i did, lol haahahahaaa

[Laury84]

:lol:

Not everywhere but I posted it in the English Premiership forum because he could move back to England and in the Italian forum as he may move there. It was laready in the Spanish forum! Unlike you not everyone from the Italian forum visits the Spanish and English League forums and vice versa :rolleyes:
Oh sorry....:p :p :p :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

btw thanks God that he's going to the other side of the ocean!! :D

[_mR aSj_]

i heard rumours that he might buy the club outright after he finishes... oh welll... his no that good anyway...

[emode]

well wow i didnt see this coming, oh wait yea i did, lol haahahahaaa

lol we all knew this is coming ..... yeah glad that its finally confirmed!!!
It will do good for the US to have beckham there b/c he's afterall a famous football icon/star. It's a smart move for beckham

[zzidane]

Bye-bye becks.......

What a sad end, MU and RM using u just for money plus POSH have ruined

Now it is your turn to make money before retired.

We hope u leave the game as a footballer not a hollywood superstar.

[emode]

Bye-bye becks.......

What a sad end, MU and RM using u just for money plus POSH have ruined

Now it is your turn to make money before retired.

We hope u leave the game as a footballer not a hollywood superstar.

Meh, of late he's more of a superstar than a soccer player so going to US is definetely the right move ....he will fit right in :D

[Laury84]

lol we all knew this is coming ..... yeah glad that its finally confirmed!!!
It will do good for the US to have beckham there b/c he's afterall a famous football icon/star. It's a smart move for beckham
why are u "glad" if Beckham goes to that team (dont even remember te name)???
why do u think that it's a smart move??only for the money maybe...but 4 nothing else...He has to stay in Europe in my opinion,not go in the country that really dont understand nothing about football...and it a team called "LA Galaxy"???:lol: :lol: :lol: no believe me...he'll never play again in the english nt and he will be considered a loser by all the other players that play in europe...if in ur opinion its a smart move...well...u hav a weird mind girl!! :lol:

[Gavmundo]

Espn reports 250 million $$$$$$ :jaw:


That's what I said :lol: $250m is £128m!!

Beckham's claim its nothing to do with the money and is all about tyaking his football to another level is laughable! I don't blame him for taking the money! Who wouldn't!? He'll be the world's highest paid footballer! Works about about £440k/week and the nearest to that is in the £100k's but why try to hide the fact that it's the cash!?

Beckham moving to the U.S won't make Soccer a major sport in the U.S. it will never eclipse Baseball, Basketball and American Football. Becks being there will be popular but not enough to shift the power balance!

[Lance Knight]

i'll miss becks, one thing i always liked about him was the fact that he never had any natural born talent but rather trained and worked to get where he is in football. well expect for the pretty boy thing

[Laury84]

i'll miss becks, one thing i always liked about him was the fact that he never had any natural born talent but rather trained and worked to get where he is in football. well expect for the pretty boy thing
really?I didn't know that...

[penalty_20]

This sucks. He is throwing away all his talent just for money and fame...I always thought he was better than this...at least I get to see him this summer...hahahand yeh i agree with you lance
becks was a hard worker and he was class....sad to see him go this way

[Gavmundo]

I have to say Becks is handling himself very well in the Wake Capello has told him (via the media) that he won't play for Real again. To not even tell the player face to face is disgraceful! Becks has turned up for the game today as a spectator which is good for the fans as he's telling them he still wants to give his all for the club! Shame it is going to end this way!

[Laury84]

I have to say Becks is handling himself very well in the Wake Capello has told him (via the media) that he won't play for Real again. To not even tell the player face to face is disgraceful! Becks has turned up for the game today as a spectator which is good for the fans as he's telling them he still wants to give his all for the club! Shame it is going to end this way!
well capello is an idiot we all know that...:sad:...but I think that becks will have his chance...

[dupont]

why are u "glad" if Beckham goes to that team (dont even remember te name)???
why do u think that it's a smart move??only for the money maybe...but 4 nothing else...He has to stay in Europe in my opinion,not go in the country that really dont understand nothing about football...and it a team called "LA Galaxy"???:lol: :lol: :lol: no believe me...he'll never play again in the english nt and he will be considered a loser by all the other players that play in europe...if in ur opinion its a smart move...well...u hav a weird mind girl!! :lol:

A quarter of a biliion bucks over 5 years...hollywood lifestyle. Its a smart move Laury. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Laury84]

A quarter of a biliion bucks over 5 years...hollywood lifestyle. Its a smart move Laury. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
not fro somebody that has already all these things!

[dupont]

not fro somebody that has already all these things!

Hey guys help me out here...A quarter of a billion bucks over 5 years, sun, sea, sand, mansion, hollywood lifestyle, a piss easy league to play in...Good deal? Someone tell her to open her eyes. :lol:

[Laury84]

Hey guys help me out here...A quarter of a billion bucks over 5 years, sun, sea, sand, mansion, hollywood lifestyle, a piss easy league to play in...Good deal? Someone tell her to open her eyes. :lol:
Im not stupid dupont...maybe u think that I am...but Im not

[_mR aSj_]

reports suggets that he was close to signing for AC Milan , but then Tom Cruise had a major part to do with it... and dont forget there was also rumours last year that he was close to buying out L.A.Galaxy maybe after his 5 years he will buy them out...

[emode]

reports suggets that he was close to signing for AC Milan , but then Tom Cruise had a major part to do with it... and dont forget there was also rumours last year that he was close to buying out L.A.Galaxy maybe after his 5 years he will buy them out...

:lol: that is true Beckham is as much a celebrity as Tom Cruise... i was watching the news the other day even Madonna had something to say about Beckham moving to L.A galaxy!!

[zzidane]

He can go to america now coz he will not wear the whites army shirt anymore.

he being treated by capello just a player that doesn't have anything such as cassano. i never see this type of coach before.

agree with u lance, he doesn't have the skill but practice and hard work make him something

his prime time already gone during 1999 until he broke his metatarsal. After that it's never the same again.

maybe after five year or before we will see becks as actor in hollywood play role as footballer that save the world from alien.

Or......the next BOND:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Laury84]

reports suggets that he was close to signing for AC Milan , but then Tom Cruise had a major part to do with it... and dont forget there was also rumours last year that he was close to buying out L.A.Galaxy maybe after his 5 years he will buy them out...
omg he's really a smart person...btw...he'll never be respected by all the other players anymore...(what a smart choice that he made! :lol:)

[_mR aSj_]

all good the footballing world has lost nothing with him going to L.A.

[Gavmundo]

not fro somebody that has already all these things!

Thing is Laury that having lots of money only creates one thing.... the need for more! He'd have been an idiot to turn down such a deal and he's obviously looking to his future living in America where they both want to be and living the celebrity lifestyle.

As for his footballing career that has taken a huge downturn. Obviously playing in the MLS is a waste of his talent (although at least he is guaranteed a start) and he's ended his England Career with this move although with McLaren in charge it was unlikely he'd get back into the side. I don't think he had a career at Real with Capello there but certainly could have played for another big club (probably in Italy as I very much doubt he'd have returned to England).

I think it was a case of deciding he's not going to play for England again, not going to play for Real so it was either move to Italy or to move to LA and live the lifestyle he and Posh crave while getting a massive amount of money in the process. He made the right decision for him!

[Laury84]

Thing is Laury that having lots of money only creates one thing.... the need for more! He'd have been an idiot to turn down such a deal and he's obviously looking to his future living in America where they both want to be and living the celebrity lifestyle.

As for his footballing career that has taken a huge downturn. Obviously playing in the MLS is a waste of his talent (although at least he is guaranteed a start) and he's ended his England Career with this move although with McLaren in charge it was unlikely he'd get back into the side. I don't think he had a career at Real with Capello there but certainly could have played for another big club (probably in Italy as I very much doubt he'd have returned to England).

I think it was a case of deciding he's not going to play for England again, not going to play for Real so it was either move to Italy or to move to LA and live the lifestyle he and Posh crave while getting a massive amount of money in the process. He made the right decision for him!
well I think that maybe I cannot understand all this "I want more and more and more money" thing...its such a shame that now football goas only around money...it's simply a shame...:sad:

[dupont]

Im not stupid dupont...maybe u think that I am...but Im not

I know that :)

[Laury84]

I know that :)
Im happy to know that u know that! :)

[Saraj Fanático]

lol Beckham is getting good money for this. For a man that has gone through what he has this is a dream out of heaven come true. I would accept it too. The offer was too fine.

As Galaxy is concerned. I think that he will make the other players in the team look like kids except maybe Donovan. He will be a huge hit.

[Lance Knight]

LA, Schwarzernegger already promoting Beckham-mania
January 23, 2007

Real Madrid ace David Beckham is already being used by Los Angeles in promoting their city.
LA are battling Chicago for the right to be USA's elected host bidder for the 2016 Olympic Games and the city's mayor, Antonio Villarraigosa, flanked by governor Arnold Schwarzernegger, declared: "We here are like a team, the city, the county and the state.

"We have beaches, the lights, the glamour and now we also have David Beckham!"

[azizane]

well i think everybody saw this day coming. beckham was sure to move and star in movies in america sooner or later despite that, you can't say that beckham haven't played his heart out for real madrid.

[Lance Knight]

i wonder what movie. seriosuly it would be sooooooo funny to see him in a movie

[Lance Knight]

Real Madrid coach makes Beckham U-turn
January 27, 2007

Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello has offered an olive branch to frozen out midfielder David Beckham.

"When I see that a player is in good shape and has a good attitude then he can form part of the team, but he has to show it," said Capello before their defeat to Villarreal last night.

"He has not trained today as he is bothered by a knee problem," the coach said. "In order to be called up you have to train, I cannot call up players who don't train.

"A lot depends on his physical condition, as it does with all players.

"I don't have any friends or enemies in the squad, I just choose the best players that are available."

Capello was also asked if he had been a bit hasty in declaring an end to Beckham's playing career at the club.

"It is often possible to make a mistake. These are the decisions of the technical staff, these selections depend on the three of us who decide things."

[Centarfor9]

Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello has offered an olive branch to frozen out midfielder David Beckham.
^ yeah now when he sees that he needs him on the team

[Lance Knight]

well its mostly becuase of the injuries, lol

[Lance Knight]

Real Madrid players celebrated Beckham return
February 12, 2007

Real Madrid's players swamped David Beckham in the dressing room after his winning return at Real Sociedad on Saturday night.

Sources have told AS that Real's players, to a man, hugged and shook Beckham's hand, congratulating the Englishman on his goal scoring performance. "You must play so we win!" said one player, while another could be overheard declaring "it's the return of Los Galacticos!".

As always, Beckham played the questions from the media with a smile and nod. Despite winning his battle of wills with coach Fabio Capello, Becks maintained his professionalism and avoided commenting on his comeback.

Returning from San Sebastian, Beckham sat next to Emerson on the team jet and took in a DVD for the 45 minute flight. Upon touchdown, he was again swamped - this time by anxious fans - and happily signed autographs and posed for photos before returning to the Santiago Bernabeu for the squad's final debrief.