David Beckham has revealed that he suffers from asthma. The 34-year-old L.A. Galaxy soccer ace was snapped using an inhaler during a match against Real Salt Lake during the Major League Soccer Cup Final in Seattle last Sunday.
David had never been seen using his medication in public, although the athlete’s publicist says he’s lived with [...]
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has been warned that he is in for a rough ride in Friday’s Major League Soccer (MLS) playoff against Houston at home.
Beckham’s LA Galaxy face Dynamo in a one-off Conference Final, with the winners going on to the Championship Cup Final in Seattle on November 22.
Houston striker Brian Ching, [...]
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has insisted that he should have scored a hat-trick during their Major League Soccer (MLS) game against Toronto on Saturday night.
Beckham scored once during the match and set up a second for Edson Buddle in their 2-0 win against the Reds.
“I should have scored three. I”ve never got a [...]
England football star David Beckham has insisted he is happy at L A Galaxy, despite a backlash from furious fans.
According to the Daily Express, the midfielder, who had to be restrained from lashing out at a man in the crowd just one week after a confrontation with spectators, maintained he has the support of everyone [...]
England midfielder David Beckham was involved in another confrontation with a fan during Los Angeles Galaxy’s match on Saturday.
Beckham, 34, exchanged words with a man in an England shirt during the Galaxy’s 1-1 draw with the Kansas City Wizards.
Beckham, who was fined following a clash with a fan last week, claimed the spectator insulted his wife Victoria.
"He shouldn’t actually be wearing that shirt because what he was saying about my wife was a disgrace," he said.
The former England captain was fined $1,000 (£600) by Major League Soccer last Friday following a confrontation with fans during a recent friendly against AC Milan.
Beckham, who missed part of the Major League Soccer season earlier this year when he joined the Italian giants on loan, was booed by a section of the home crowd during the game.
At half-time, he approached one group of fans and appeared to challenge them to meet him on the pitch.
Security staff intervened, and police arrested a fan who left the stands.
Beckham joined Milan on loan because he was keen to satisfy England boss Fabio Capello’s demand that he play at the highest level to remain in contention for international selection.
He is England’s most capped outfield player, with 112 appearances, and is keen to play on until the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. </p
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David Beckham is paying the price for getting into a shouting match with some hecklers at a soccer game in Los Angeles last Sunday.
On Friday, the commissioner of Major League Soccer fined Becks $1000 after an argument between the star and some rowdy fans nearly came to blows five days earlier, according to The [...]
David Beckham is paying the price for getting into a shouting match with some hecklers at a soccer game in Los Angeles last Sunday.
On Friday, the commissioner of Major League Soccer fined Becks $1000 after an argument between the star and some rowdy fans nearly came to blows five days earlier, according to The [...]
American soccer bosses have fined David Beckham for his outburst at abusive fans during a friendly match between LA Galaxy and AC Milan.
The Sun quoted MLS commissioner Don Garber, as saying: “Our players should never engage in conduct that can be interpreted as encouraging fans to come on to the field.”
But the 600-pounds punishment [...]
David Beckham insists he is staying with the LA Galaxy despite a hostile response from some fans to his return.
The England midfielder was booed by sections of the crowd at his first home game after a loan spell at AC Milan.
But he said: "At the end of the day, I play my game, whether I get booed or not doesn’t matter to me."
He also denied reports he is planning to put his Beverly Hills home up for sale, saying: "That’s not true… it’s just another rumour."
Beckham, 34, provoked the wrath of some Galaxy supporters by missing the first half of the Major League Soccer season in order to play for AC Milan.
He was keen to satisfy England boss Fabio Capello’s demand for him to play at the highest level to remain in the running for international selection.
Beckham, England’s most capped outfield player with 112 appearances, is keen to play on until the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.
606: DEBATE"I admire Beckham for wanting to be at his best for as long as he can, so good luck to him at Milan"
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He said he could handle any negative reaction in LA sparked by his attempts to prolong his England career.
"It is not about whether I can move on. To be honest, all I’m going to do is play my football, and as long as it’s good enough for myself and the team nothing else matters," he added.
But the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star admitted: "I don’t like my family seeing that and hearing that (abuse), from an organised group of fans.
"I think it was disrespectful, some of the things that were being said and also some of the banners, but it is what it is."
Beckham has a five-year MLS contract, which began in 2007 and allows for him to spend the off-season on loan at a European club.
He added he will be available for England’s friendly against the Netherlands in August, if selected.
"Everyone knows that I’ve always been available for my country whether it be a friendly or a qualifying game, so I’m always available," he said.
"I’ve spoken to (Galaxy coach) Bruce (Arena) and he’s more than happy that if I get called up for my country he and the club totally support that, so it’s not a problem."
Asked about rumours he and his family are selling their LA base, Beckham joked: "As far as I know, no. I hope not because I want somewhere to live (here) for quite a few years."</p
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AC Milan are eager for England midfielder David Beckham to repeat his loan spell at the club this season.
Beckham, who plays for LA Galaxy in the United States, spent five months on loan with Milan last season at the end of the Major League Soccer campaign.
"The most likely hypothesis is that Beckham plays for us from January until the end of the season," said Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani.
"Then he returns to America without all the fuss that happened last March."
But Galliani dismissed speculation that the Italian giants would try to buy Beckham, who has suffered a negative response from some Galaxy fans on his return to LA.
A price in the region of £11.2m has been mentioned for Beckham, but Milan said "insurmountable financial obstacles" would restrict their involvement with him to another loan deal.
"I hope to return to play for Milan"
David Beckham
"There’s no possibility for him to come sooner," said Galliani.
"David knows that the doors of (the club’s training ground) Milanello are always open for him, his lawyers also know that.
"I hope he returns in January, but before then he won’t because that’s when the market reopens even though he finishes there at the end of November.
"There are insurmountable financial obstacles. Before January there’s no possibility."
Beckham said he had been told by England boss Fabio Capello that he needed to be playing in one of the top leagues in Europe in order to stay in his plans for next year’s World Cup in South Africa, should England qualify.
And the former England captain said he would be delighted to play in Serie A again.
"I hope to return to play for Milan," he told the AC Milan website.
"They have remained in my heart and honestly I am confident I will greet them again in November.
"It’s really pleasing to see that I have left good memories."
Milan coach Leonardo has also expressed his hope that Beckham will be able to play for his side later in the season.
Beckham has also been linked with Premier League sides Tottenham and Chelsea, who are now managed by former Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti.
606: DEBATE"I admire Beckham for wanting to be at his best for as long as he can, so good luck to him at Milan"
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The possibility of Beckham leaving LA Galaxy prematurely has been raised after he was booed by sections of the crowd in his first home game for them since his spell with Milan.
He was jeered during Sunday’s friendly – against Milan – and even confronted one particularly vociferous spectator.
"The majority of fans have been great," said Beckham, who had upset Galaxy fans with previous comments that he would have preferred to stay at Milan than return to the MLS.
"It was only one or two that, you know, it was to be expected.
"Sometimes it goes beyond it. I tried to shake one of the guy’s hands but he didn’t want any of it. That’s the way it is."
It marked the end of a turbulent week for Beckham since his return to the United States, who also had to placate team-mates following comments by Galaxy captain Landon Donovan.</p
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England’s ace playmaker David Beckham’s hope of playing top level football is still alive with AC Milan showing interest to re-sign him, after LA Galaxy fans jeered and gestured at him resulting in ugly confrontation.
AC Milan coach Leonardo has signalled the end of Beckham’s American Dream, as the England ace is facing fresh doubts over [...]
David Beckham was booed and jeered during his first home game for Los Angeles Galaxy since returning from a loan spell at AC Milan.
The 34-year-old England midfielder missed the first half of the Major League Soccer season after extending his spell with the Italian side.
Ironically, the Galaxy were playing Milan in a friendly and Beckham confronted angry fans at half-time
"The majority of fans have been great," Beckham insisted afterwards.
"It was only one or two that, you know, it was to be expected. I expected it to a certain point.
"Sometimes it goes beyond it. It went beyond it a couple of times."
"His charisma is very important for other players. We are really happy with his situation"
AC Milan manager Leonardo
Boos were louder than cheers as the players were introduced prior to kick-off and every touch from the former England captain was jeered early on by sections of the 27,000 sell-out crowd.
Several fans made their displeasure known with banners and as the players went off at the interval Beckham had to be escorted from the field by security as he walked over to an area of seats to confront jeering fans.
One supporter jumped down and had to be restrained before being taken away.
It marked the end of a turbulent week for Beckham since his return to the United States, who also had to placate team-mates following comments by Galaxy captain Landon Donovan.
The pair met with coach Bruce Arena after Beckham responded to the remarks from Donovan that accused the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player of being unprofessional.
The match itself ended 2-2, Beckham doing his talking on the pitch by having a hand in both Galaxy goals.
For the first he played a trademark cross-field ball to Donovan, who then set up Alan Gordon, while for the second, and with Galaxy 2-1 down, it was Beckham’s corner that was headed home by Bryan Jordan.
After that he turned to a section of fans who had been particularly vociferous and shrugged his shoulders, while he applauded those fans who had been supportive when he was withdrawn in the 75th minute.
"There’s not another player on this team or in this league who can make those kinds of plays," stated Donovan. "That’s going to be crucial for us."
Earlier this year, Beckham said he wanted to remain with the Italian club rather than return to the Galaxy.
He also revealed earlier this month he would consider a return to the Premier League because it would improve his chances of playing for England at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
606: DEBATE"No matter what anybody says he has had an amazing career."
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Milan manager Leonardo did not rule out a return to the San Siro for Beckham.
"His charisma is very important for other players," he said through a translator. "We are really happy with his situation."
Beckham played in Galaxy’s 3-1 win at the New York Red Bulls during his first game back in the US and with six games of the MLS season remaining his side are third in the Western Conference.</p
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English footballer David Beckham was confronted by angry fans on his return to American Major League Soccer (MLS) club LA Galaxy.
Galaxy fans were visibly discontented with Beckham’s extended stint with Italian giants AC Milan, as they ended up booing the star every time he touched the ball during a match against the New York [...]
Former England captain David Beckham would consider a return to the Premier League to boost his chances of playing at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
The 34-year-old midfielder, who plays for Los Angeles Galaxy, said he would never turn out for another English side when he left Manchester United in 2003.
But in a U-turn, he stated: "Never say never. I would definitely consider it.
"When I left my heart was in Manchester – I couldn’t see myself playing against United. Now I wouldn’t rule it out."
Beckham has a five-year Major League Soccer contract, which began in 2007 and allows for him to spend the off-season on loan at a European club.
"We’re getting past it, we’re moving on. I regret the way that I went about this process and I also regret some of the things I said"
Galaxy captain Landon Donovan on his falling out with Beckham
He has only recently returned to the United States following a five-month spell with AC Milan.
His interest in a return to England is likely to spark rumours of a move to Chelsea this winter after he impressed new Blues manager Carlo Ancelotti, who was Milan coach during the player’s time in Italy.
However, a return to Serie A seems the more likely move.
"Obviously, Milan expressed that they want me to go back, so I don’t see any reason why that would change," added Beckham, who left Old Trafford to join Real Madrid.
"We’ll have to wait and see. I hope to be going back there."
And Beckham, who is England’s most capped outfield player with 112 appearances, has reiterated his desire to see out his Major League Soccer contract.
"I intend to stay until the end of my contract and maybe further," he confirmed.
"I’ve always said that. I’ve always said, even when I went to Milan, that I’m committed to the Galaxy and to MLS, and that hasn’t changed."
Beckham is currently trying to mend relationships with players and fans in Los Angeles that soured after he opted to stay in Italy rather than return to the US for the start of the MSL season.
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BBC Sport’s Peter Scrivener
His Galaxy team-mate Landon Donovan suggested Beckham had shown a lack of commitment and that his level of dedication to the club had waned since his arrival in July 2007.
The duo met, along with manager Bruce Arena, when Galaxy training resumed on Monday, and Beckham said: "I’m not going to talk about what was said. That was between me, Landon and the manager but we had a good talk."
Donovan too is keen to put recent events behind him, adding: "We’re getting past it, we’re moving on.
"There’s a lot of things I regret. I regret the way that I went about this process and I also regret some of the things I said.
"Some good will come out of it. I really believe that. I believe we’re getting to the bottom of things we needed to." </p
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