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David Beckham to join LA Galaxy
Hehe, honestly you cant compare them. Yes, one reason for him moving to Chelsea might have been the money, true. But the aspect "challenge"! was the main reason, i think. Its hist first transfer out of the Bundesliga and he wants to win the Ch.-League. If i was him, i probably would have done the same.
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When did the conversation move on to Michael Ballack?
David Beckham to join LA Galaxy
The football pitch looks certain to take second place to the sales pitch when David Beckham completes his £128m move to US side LA Galaxy.
His exploits with England, Manchester United and Real Madrid have made the boy from Leytonstone a superstar in many parts of the world.
But in the US it's his wife, Victoria, who is the bigger name - thanks not only to her time in the Spice Girls but also to her friendship with A-list celebs like Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise's new wife.
An enormous marketing drive is now being planned by money men hopeful Becks will emulate the spectacular success he has had in fronting adverts for adidas and Gillette in the UK and Europe.
But PR guru Max Clifford has warned Becks has a long way to go to create the kind of profile he enjoys on this side of the Atlantic.
"Football is not big in America, David Beckham is not big in America - football does not mean much," he said.
"The LA Galaxy are not a great team. They would struggle in the first division over here. It is a change of direction... LA is the centre of the movie business, so maybe there is a step towards that direction."
Sky News Entertainment Correspondent Neil Sean said the switch Stateside was a shrewd move for the Beckhams.
"Their brand has died over here," he said. "(Their perfume range) Beckham Instinct bombed because people are bored of them now.
Posh is a bigger name in the US "I think as a brand, he will succeed. As a sports star, maybe not."
He revealed that a documentary is already being planned about the Beckhams' move to the land of the movie superstar.
And according to Sky News Correspondent Matt Smith, even with £20m to spend they may struggle to find a house they like.
"The thing about Beverley Hills ts that there's a lot of people in that price range looking for that sort of thing," one Los Angeles estate agent told him. "They would have to move on anything they liked fairly quickly."
The likes of Madonna and Justin Timberlake have already spoken of their approval at the Beckhams' imminent arrival.
But it remains to be seen whether Becks will make it from the B-team at Real Madrid to the A-list in the United States.
Source: www.skynews.co.uk
The football pitch looks certain to take second place to the sales pitch when David Beckham completes his £128m move to US side LA Galaxy.
His exploits with England, Manchester United and Real Madrid have made the boy from Leytonstone a superstar in many parts of the world.
But in the US it's his wife, Victoria, who is the bigger name - thanks not only to her time in the Spice Girls but also to her friendship with A-list celebs like Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise's new wife.
An enormous marketing drive is now being planned by money men hopeful Becks will emulate the spectacular success he has had in fronting adverts for adidas and Gillette in the UK and Europe.
But PR guru Max Clifford has warned Becks has a long way to go to create the kind of profile he enjoys on this side of the Atlantic.
"Football is not big in America, David Beckham is not big in America - football does not mean much," he said.
"The LA Galaxy are not a great team. They would struggle in the first division over here. It is a change of direction... LA is the centre of the movie business, so maybe there is a step towards that direction."
Sky News Entertainment Correspondent Neil Sean said the switch Stateside was a shrewd move for the Beckhams.
"Their brand has died over here," he said. "(Their perfume range) Beckham Instinct bombed because people are bored of them now.
Posh is a bigger name in the US "I think as a brand, he will succeed. As a sports star, maybe not."
He revealed that a documentary is already being planned about the Beckhams' move to the land of the movie superstar.
And according to Sky News Correspondent Matt Smith, even with £20m to spend they may struggle to find a house they like.
"The thing about Beverley Hills ts that there's a lot of people in that price range looking for that sort of thing," one Los Angeles estate agent told him. "They would have to move on anything they liked fairly quickly."
The likes of Madonna and Justin Timberlake have already spoken of their approval at the Beckhams' imminent arrival.
But it remains to be seen whether Becks will make it from the B-team at Real Madrid to the A-list in the United States.
Source: www.skynews.co.uk
Beckhams best goals?
Found this on: www.skynews.co.uk
Do you agree with them?
Aston Villa 3 Manchester United 1, Villa Park, Premiership, August 1995.
This 25-yard strike gave a first glimpse of his shooting power and accuracy.
Found this on: www.skynews.co.uk
Do you agree with them?
Aston Villa 3 Manchester United 1, Villa Park, Premiership, August 1995.
This 25-yard strike gave a first glimpse of his shooting power and accuracy.
Beckhams best goals?
England 2 Greece 2, Old Trafford, World Cup qualifier, October 2001.
Possibly Beckham's finest hour.
England looked to have blown their chances of automatic qualification for the 2002 World Cup as they trailed Greece 2-1.
Beckham unleashed an unstoppable right-foot free-kick to send England to the Far East.
England 2 Greece 2, Old Trafford, World Cup qualifier, October 2001.
Possibly Beckham's finest hour.
England looked to have blown their chances of automatic qualification for the 2002 World Cup as they trailed Greece 2-1.
Beckham unleashed an unstoppable right-foot free-kick to send England to the Far East.
Beckhams best goals?
Argentina 0 England 1, Sapporo, World Cup finals, June 2002.
Not the prettiest of his goals, but for England fans everywhere one of his most enjoyable.
England edged a tight Group F contest courtesy of Beckham's penalty which went straight down the middle to seal a 1-0 Group F win.
In France 1998, Beckham was vilified after being red-carded for kicking out at Argentinian midfielder Diego Simeone.
Argentina 0 England 1, Sapporo, World Cup finals, June 2002.
Not the prettiest of his goals, but for England fans everywhere one of his most enjoyable.
England edged a tight Group F contest courtesy of Beckham's penalty which went straight down the middle to seal a 1-0 Group F win.
In France 1998, Beckham was vilified after being red-carded for kicking out at Argentinian midfielder Diego Simeone.
Beckhams best goals?
Manchester United 4 Real Madrid 3, Old Trafford, Champions League, April 2003.
By the time Beckham came off the bench, the contest was all but over as the Spaniards led 6-3 on aggregate.
Beckham restored some pride with a trademark free-kick which left Madrid keeper Iker Casillas stranded, before tapping-in a second late on.
Manchester United 4 Real Madrid 3, Old Trafford, Champions League, April 2003.
By the time Beckham came off the bench, the contest was all but over as the Spaniards led 6-3 on aggregate.
Beckham restored some pride with a trademark free-kick which left Madrid keeper Iker Casillas stranded, before tapping-in a second late on.
Beckhams best goals?
Manchester United 2, Villa Park, April 1999.
A match remembered for a wonderful individual extra-time winner from team-mate Ryan Giggs, burst into life after 17 minutes thanks to Beckham's exquisite 25-yard strike.
Dennis Bergkamp levelled in the second half for the Gunners, before Giggs' wonder goal sent United on the way to a memorable treble.
Manchester United 2, Villa Park, April 1999.
A match remembered for a wonderful individual extra-time winner from team-mate Ryan Giggs, burst into life after 17 minutes thanks to Beckham's exquisite 25-yard strike.
Dennis Bergkamp levelled in the second half for the Gunners, before Giggs' wonder goal sent United on the way to a memorable treble.
Beckhams best goals?
England 2 Wales 0, Old Trafford, World Cup qualifier, October 2004.
With England already a goal to the good, Beckham received a pass from Nicky Butt - and from just outside the left edge of the penalty area he let fly with a right-foot shot which curled into the top right corner, giving Wales goalkeeper Paul Jones no chance.
England 2 Wales 0, Old Trafford, World Cup qualifier, October 2004.
With England already a goal to the good, Beckham received a pass from Nicky Butt - and from just outside the left edge of the penalty area he let fly with a right-foot shot which curled into the top right corner, giving Wales goalkeeper Paul Jones no chance.
David Beckham to join LA Galaxy
I would have made the same move myself... He's won everything in club football with United, shame he didn't get much success at Real... But Nearly $1 Million a week is too much to turn down. Plus he gets to live in Sunny LA. Also the cost of living in the US is about 25% of what it costs to live in the UK, and especially London. A good move for him and his family if you ask me. And a nice earner for his retirement.
Fair play.
I would have made the same move myself... He's won everything in club football with United, shame he didn't get much success at Real... But Nearly $1 Million a week is too much to turn down. Plus he gets to live in Sunny LA. Also the cost of living in the US is about 25% of what it costs to live in the UK, and especially London. A good move for him and his family if you ask me. And a nice earner for his retirement.
Fair play.
David Beckham to join LA Galaxy
David Beckham has told US television he wants to make history by making "soccer" popular in America.
The superstar, who has signed a record £128m deal to play in Los Angeles, spoke on ABC's Good Morning America programme.
The former England captain stressed that he was not moving for the money, but to help the sport catch on in a country dominated by American football, baseball and basketball.
"I think soccer can be a lot bigger in the US," he told ABC. "Kids are brought up with it until a certain age, then they seem to go into other areas.
"The challenge is (that) there is so much young talent - unseen young talent. There's a huge improvement to be made and if I can be part of that, I want to be. I want to be part of history."
He admitted that £128m was "an amazing amount of money", but when asked what he will spend it on he smiled and said it was not up to him. "My wife controls that side," he said.
Becks training with Madrid Meanwhile his wife, Victoria, has received her first US job offer - the Playboy Playmates have invited the former Spice Girl to join them in a photoshoot.
Magazine founder Hugh Hefner said: "I think Hollywood is gonna love him. The girls at the mansion have been talking about it and want to be sure that we put him on the party list."
Beckham's five-year deal, which works out as £70,000 a day, is the biggest contract ever signed by a professional footballer and makes him one of the best-paid sportsmen of all time.
He already has close ties with LA Galaxy's owners AEG - owned by billionaire casino mogul and Millennium Dome developer Philip Anschutz - through his US soccer academy.
Source: www.skynews.co.uk
David Beckham has told US television he wants to make history by making "soccer" popular in America.
The superstar, who has signed a record £128m deal to play in Los Angeles, spoke on ABC's Good Morning America programme.
The former England captain stressed that he was not moving for the money, but to help the sport catch on in a country dominated by American football, baseball and basketball.
"I think soccer can be a lot bigger in the US," he told ABC. "Kids are brought up with it until a certain age, then they seem to go into other areas.
"The challenge is (that) there is so much young talent - unseen young talent. There's a huge improvement to be made and if I can be part of that, I want to be. I want to be part of history."
He admitted that £128m was "an amazing amount of money", but when asked what he will spend it on he smiled and said it was not up to him. "My wife controls that side," he said.
Becks training with Madrid Meanwhile his wife, Victoria, has received her first US job offer - the Playboy Playmates have invited the former Spice Girl to join them in a photoshoot.
Magazine founder Hugh Hefner said: "I think Hollywood is gonna love him. The girls at the mansion have been talking about it and want to be sure that we put him on the party list."
Beckham's five-year deal, which works out as £70,000 a day, is the biggest contract ever signed by a professional footballer and makes him one of the best-paid sportsmen of all time.
He already has close ties with LA Galaxy's owners AEG - owned by billionaire casino mogul and Millennium Dome developer Philip Anschutz - through his US soccer academy.
Source: www.skynews.co.uk
David Beckham to join LA Galaxy
Yeah i agree, should of went to italy and had a couple of more years trying to win the CL. He'll soon be forgoten though.
Crazy thing is, they pay so much cash for him to play an he aint even an exciting player! if he aint scoring free kicks, or whipping in crosses there aint to much to his game.
Yeah i agree, should of went to italy and had a couple of more years trying to win the CL. He'll soon be forgoten though.
Crazy thing is, they pay so much cash for him to play an he aint even an exciting player! if he aint scoring free kicks, or whipping in crosses there aint to much to his game.
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