David Beckham
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Agent: Guti could have joined LA Galaxy if David Beckham hadn't re-signed
Goal.com &bull Today
Guti could have joined the Los Angeles Galaxy if David Beckham hadn't extended his stay in California, the Spaniard's agent told Goal.com. Another MLS club could still move for the former Real Madrid maestro, the player's representative, Marco Kirdemir, added.… Full Story »
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Beckham shrugs off LA Galaxy preseason shocker
Tribal Football &bull Yesterday
Beckham saw action for the first time this preseason as he played the first 45 minutes. Aside from a few dangerous corner kicks and long-range attempts, the veteran was fairly quiet. Today was one of those games where the result… Full Story »
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Sneijder open to US move
Sportal.com.au &bull Yesterday
The Netherlands international is believed to be considering the switch to follow in the footsteps of the likes of David Beckham and Robbie Keane, and further his career in the United States. Sneijder remains linked with a San Siro exit… Full Story »
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Friday Five: Highlighting a few of the projected winners from the MLS offseason retooling process
Goal.com &bull Yesterday
Aside from a bevy of European and South American leagues and a host of other American sports, there isn't an awful lot to fill the time during those cold, destitute months between MLS Cup and the next slate of regular season games.Naturally, the down time leads to evaluation and speculation about movement in the transfer market. Buying and selling isn't always at the top of the list - though several Championship clubs will nod their heads knowingly at the prevalence of loan deals - for a… Full Story »
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Is Major League Soccer falling behind? A look at the league's new direction
Goal.com &bull Feb 9, 2012
When the Los Angeles Galaxy won the 2011 Major League Soccer Cup, many experts predicted it was the beginning of a new era for the league. The club's three Designated Players - David Beckham, Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan - all factored in the final's deciding moment as Donovan scored the game-winner against the Houston Dynamo. But instead of teams actively recruiting high-profile players, the opposite has happened. Stars like Nicolas Anelka and Luca Toni, who were expected to sign with MLS this offseason, decided to join leagues in China and the United Arab Emirates, respectively,… Full Story »
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Ancelotti's new challenge at PSG
Soccer News on BBC SPORT &bull Feb 9, 2012
Inspirational, obsessive, ruthless and thick skinned are words you normally associate with the art of management, but here is a new one for the coaching lexicon - nurturing. It is one of the surprising adjectives Carlo Ancelotti's assistant coach Paul… Full Story »
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Wesley Sneijder hints at Manchester United interest
Soccer News on Daily Mail UK &bull Feb 9, 2012
The Inter Milan playmaker was one of United's top targets to replace the then-retired Paul Scholes last summer, but his 250,000-a-week wages proved too expensive for the Premier League champions. Money is no problem, however, for both Manchester City and… Full Story »
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David Beckham was red carded at a kids' match
Dirty Tackle &bull Feb 6, 2012
Always the composed, corporate-friendly gentleman away from the game, David Beckham is a fierce competitor on the pitch who has never shied away from telling a referee exactly what he's thinking. This has gotten him in trouble from time to… Full Story »
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Beckham Sent Off - at a Youth Soccer Game
Goal Blog on NY Times &bull Feb 5, 2012
Appearing Saturday night as a guest on a British TV talk show, Beckham revealed that he was recently banished by a referee at a youth soccer game in Los Angeles as he waited for the start of his son's game.… Full Story »
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David Beckham delighted by giant semi-naked statues of himself
Dirty Tackle &bull Feb 2, 2012
Beckham couldn't wait to show the Academy his Oscar redesign (Getty)When it comes to announcing his presence at clothing stores, a gigantic poster is no longer enough for Davey Becks. These days, he doesn't get out of bed for anything… Full Story »
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African tournament fails to draw the crowds
Road to 2010 World Cup Final &bull Feb 2, 2012
My journey from Brooklyn, New York January 4, 2007 to the World Cup Final match July 11, 2010 in South Africa. How will I get there? I have no idea. Join me as I travel around Africa, write a book,… Full Story »
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Beckham's interest in owning a MLS franchise proves soccer is on the up
Road to 2010 World Cup Final &bull Jan 27, 2012
My journey from Brooklyn, New York January 4, 2007 to the World Cup Final match July 11, 2010 in South Africa. How will I get there? I have no idea. Join me as I travel around Africa, write a book,… Full Story »
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- World Cup
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A Lesson In Nonchalance
World Cup Blog.org &bull Jan 25, 2012
It's going to take quite a bit for Olympic qualifying of any type to make any type of news, unless David Beckham is personally championing his merits for the cause. Women's CONCACAF qualifiers? That will take something extraordinary. Like Costa… Full Story »
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Becks signs on to another two years with the Galaxy
Hexagonal Blog &bull Jan 18, 2012
At the end of the 2011 MLS season, the conventional wisdom was that the images of David Beckham raising the Anschutz trophy would be his last in a LA Galaxy uniform. Paris St-Germain, bankrolled with the billions of their Qatari benefactors, were pushing hard for… Full Story »
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Everton re-sign Landon Donovan from LA Galaxy on short loan
Soccer News on Daily Mail UK &bull Dec 16, 2011
The 29-year-old, who scored the winner in last month's MLS Cup final after combining with David Beckham and Robbie Keane, tweeted: 'Once a Toffee, always a Toffee.' He told evertonfc.com: 'The opportunity to return to Everton and play for such… Full Story »
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England fans ready to shun Euros over rip-off hotels
Soccer News on The Independent UK &bull Dec 16, 2011
Note: We do not store your email address(es) but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. The Football Association has conceded that for the first time in recent years England's travelling support may not take up the entirety of their ticket allocation for group stage matches at Euro 2012 because of the chronic shortage and expense of hotel rooms… Full Story »
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Donovan Returns to Everton On Loan
Ole Ole Football &bull Dec 15, 2011
Landon Donovan is returning to Everton on loan. The Toffees thought they had missed out on the USA striker who had a big impact during a loan at Goodison Park in 2010. But the 29-year-old team-mate of David Beckham at… Full Story »
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Grant Wahl: MLS team ambition rankings
Soccer News on Sports Illustrated &bull Dec 15, 2011
The 2012 MLS season won't start for another three months, but there's plenty to talk about in the big picture as the league takes the next steps toward being a truly major sport in North America. That's why I decided to come up with my annual MLS Ambition Rankings: a measure of the aspirations of all 19 MLS teams. MLS has often been described as "soccer socialism," and for good reason. The league is built on a single-entity model, in which the owners are in business together, contracts are owned by the league and a tight salary cap keeps spending… Full Story »
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Imogen Thomas 'vindicated' after footballer drops blackmail claim
Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011
Former Big Brother star Imogen Thomas said she felt "vindicated" after a high court hearing in which her lawyer said that one of the UK's most famous footballers had accepted there was no basis on which to accuse her of… Full Story »
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Google reveals Kim Kardashian most searched for celebrity in UK for 2011
Soccer News on Mirror UK &bull Dec 15, 2011
They are what's hot and what's not online for UK users of the internet. Google today reveals the celebrities, films and television shows which proved most popular in 2011, giving a snapshot of the spirit of our times. US reality… Full Story »
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