David Beckham Unveiled for LA Galaxy

David Beckham is finally unveiled for LA Galaxy.

He is expected to debut in a friendly versus Chelsea 21 July.

Red carpet rolled out for Beckham - BBC

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Fans clamour to see Beckham play - BBC

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Beckham unveiled in Los Angeles - AP - FoxSoccer.com

Beckham ready for LA challenge - Sky Sports


Beckham LA Galaxy Jerseys

Beckham Leaves for Los Angeles

David Beckham will be unveiled tomorrow and make his playing debut for LA Galaxy 21 July in a friendly against Chelsea.

Beckham and family fly to Los Angeles - AP - FoxSoccer.com


David Beckham LA Galaxy Jerseys - NEW

Beckham Real Madrid Era Nets £300m

David Beckham's time at Real Madrid raised merchandising profits for the club by 137%.

Madrid reveal Beckham cash boost - BBC


Beckham Merchandise

Beckham, American Football Player Reggie Bush Video

David Beckham plays keepy-up with an American football and more.

Saints FC? Becks meets Bush - FoxSoccer.com Video 3:03


Beckham Merchandise

Beckham LA Galaxy Unveiling 13 July

LA Galaxy will unveil David Beckham on 13 July.

His first match will possibly be a friendly against Chelsea 21 July.

Galaxy set date to unveil Beckham - BBC


David Beckham Merchandise

Beckham Sports American Football Uniform

For a new American television commercial, David Beckham trades in his football kit for American football pads.

Beckham gets football lesson from NFL´s Reggie Bush - AFP - Soccerway.com

Brand it like Beckham - AP - FoxSoccer.com

Beckham Merchandise

Real Madrid Win Title in Dramatic La Liga Finale

In a dramatic finish in La Liga, Real Madrid win the title with two late goals for a 3-1 victory at the Bernabeu.

Beckham bows out with Liga title - BBC

Beckham nearly gets Hollywood ending - AP - FoxSoccer.com

Real Madrid v Mallorca - US TV Times

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Sun Jun 17 12:00PM Pacific
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Futbol de Espana - La Liga
Real Madrid vs Mallorca

Beckham Recovers and Will Play in Title Decider

David Beckham's ankle is recovered and he will play in Real Madrid's last match of the season that will decide La Liga's champions.

Beckham ready to play in title decider - FoxSoccer.com - AP

Beckham Will Keep England Spot

David Beckham is told he can keep his place on the national team by England manager Steve McClaren.

Beckham assured of England future - BBC

David Beckham Merchandise

La Liga Finale Will Be Exciting

Real Madrid can make it simple by winning and claiming La Liga title, but there are a host of other possibilities.

This AP article at FoxSoccer.com breaks it down:

Beckham aims for title in final appearance - AP - FoxSoccer.com

Beckham's Agent Says No Change in Deal

David Beckham's agent makes it clear to AP that the England international will head to LA Galaxy as planned.

Agent: Beckham sticking to Galaxy deal - Robert Millward AP

Lalas Says Beckham Not Staying at Real Madrid

LA Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas dismisses the idea that David Beckham might remain at Real Madrid.

Galaxy reject Real's Beckham plan - BBC

Beckham Asked to Stay by Real Madrid, Again

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon, who once claimed no other teams were interested in David Beckham, says he will try to talk the England international into staying at the Bernabeu.

Allegedly, there is a clause in Beckham's contract that would allow him to stay at Real Madrid.

A spokesperson for Beckham stated the move to LA Galaxy would take place as planned.


Real chief wants Beckham to stay - BBC

Beckham Updates

"I'm going to travel to Zaragoza and I'm going to play" Beckham on crucial Real Madrid match Saturday.
Becks will play for Real despite injury - AP - FoxSoccer.com

Lalas "will drive Beckham to airport..."
Galaxy happy with Beckham recall - CNN

100,000 miles in the air
Long-haul Beckham By Tom Fordyce & Ian Hughes BBC

Aviation health expert Farrol Kahn warned: "It puts him in the high risk category for getting deep-vein thrombosis (DVT)."
Beckham warned over flight risks - By Tom Fordyce -BBC

Beckham Looks to Continue for England

While the suddenly in-demand David Beckham looks to continue playing for the national side, pundits and fans alike have begun looking at future schedules and realizing Beckham will have to miss a lot of matches for LA Galaxy to remain in the England set-up.

Recent statements from both sides show that England will take priority over MLS.

When speaking of playing for the national team, Beckham makes no mention of scheduling conflicts and speaks only of his desire to remain in McClaren's squad.

LA Galaxy president Alexi Lalas seems in favor of Beckham's return to international glory, leading one to believe these details were worked out long before Beckham signed with the MLS club.

Yesterday, Beckham himself seemed to make everyone's speculation rather unnecessary, stating, "LA Galaxy will do everything possible to keep me playing for my country."


Beckham commits to England cause - BBC
Becks confident of club and country role - AP - FoxSoccer.com

David Beckham Leads England Back

England's hopes of qualifying for next summer's Euro 2008 got a boost as David Beckham assisted on two of three goals in a 3-0 rout of Estonia.

Beckham was undoubtedly England's most prolific player as the former captain played through a twisted ankle he picked up early on.

Two brilliant long-range passes into space, one that found Peter Crouch and one that found Michael Owen, sealed the victory that closed out the international season.

A lovely volley by Joe Cole from a Peter Crouch header had earlier put England on top in the 37th.

The 6'7" Liverpool striker was in impressive form but foolishly picked up a yellow late on that will have him missing the match against Israel on 08 September.

The win, combined with a draw between Croatia and Russia, put England closer to qualification.

England are currently 4th in Group E, but with four of their five remaining games at home.


Croatia 17
Israel 17
Russia 15
England 14
Macedonia 7
Estonia 0
Andorra 0

Glenn Hoddle Tips Beckham to Continue for England

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle told BBC Five Live that he backs David Beckham to remain in the England squad beyond Wednesday's qualifier.

Hoddle stated "I think he could be back to stay, whatever happens in America."

Beckham back to stay, says Hoddle - BBC Report

David Beckham's Stirring Performance Leads England

David Beckham's inspired performance led England to a 1-1 draw with Brazil Friday night at the new Wembley.

The former England captain looked his old self as his brilliant free kick to the back post was headed home by John Terry in the 68th. Only a 92nd minute let-up by the England defense would allow Brazil's Ribas Diego to head in an equaliser.

Beckham's night could have been even brighter. The Real Madrid midfielder had a free kick sail just inches wide, and twice he picked out Michael Owen, but neither header from the returning striker found the net.

When Terry's breakthrough came, it was certainly justified as England looked more likely to score throughout.

It might have only been more just had it been Steven Gerrard that scored. The Liverpool captain was outstanding at both ends of the pitch, time and again saving the England defensive back-line that was missing Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Cole, and Gary Neville.

But as well as Gerrard played, the night belonged to Beckham. Sporting his traditional number seven shirt, the 32-year-old was not only threatening offensively, but he helped England dominate the midfield as well as neutralize Ronaldinho.

The new Wembley might have started as the star of the show, but in the end, it certainly appeared to be upstaged by David Beckham's triumphant return.


On the web:
Beckham does everything but score as England draw Brazil - IHT - AP
McClaren hails Beckham display - BBC
Better than Hollywood, Beckham lives up to his billing - Richard Williams - The Guardian
CIVIL SERVANTS BLOCK PM'S 'SIR BECKS' BID - By Gabriel Milland and Elisa Roche - Daily Express

David Beckham Interview - BBC 26.05.07

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