1. Beckham on Loan to Milan?

    October 22, 2008 by admin

    Desperate to remain on England’s World Cup squad, Los Angeles Galaxy star David Beckham is considering playing with Serie A powerhouse AC Milan during this year’s MLS off-season.  

    The details of the contract are still somewhat vague, although while being interviewed by the reporters at Milan’s Malpensa airport AC Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani expressed confidence that David Beckham would be playing for his club “for some months on a free loan.”

    Galliani continued, saying, “Beckham has chosen Milan.  Our squad is ultra-competitive and it will remain this way, but Beckham is something different and intriguing.”


    Timing couldn’t be better for Beckham, who is trying to remain a viable candidate to play on the 2010 England World Cup team.  Playing for Milan will allow Beckham to maintain his fitness while playing at a much higher level than what Major League Soccer has to offer–almost certainly helping his World Cup prospects.

    Beckham will finish his season with the LA Galaxy this Sunday as the team failed to make the playoffs.  Due to a Galaxy promotional tour in both Australia and New Zealand, Beckham and Milan will have to wait until the beginning of 2009 to begin their formal engagement.

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  2. David Beckham the Author?

    October 2, 2008 by admin

    What can’t David Beckham do?  Well, don’t let the title of this article fool you.  Although Beckham announced yesterday that he will be launching a series of children’s books next year, he will not be the actual author of the books.  

    Of course.

    Inspired by The David Beckham Academy in London and Los Angeles, the series of books are to be aimed at seven year olds and will contain tips, tactics, and soccer statistics.

     

    “The David Beckham Academy is more than just David’s dream of giving children the chance to experience great football coaching, it exists to encourage all aspects of their learning and development.
     

    “David is particularly pleased that The Academy has inspired a series of books that will bring children to reading through football,” a spokesperson for David Beckham mentioned.

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  3. Landon Donovan to play in Germany?

    September 26, 2008 by admin

    Landon Donovan, arguably the best player the United States has ever produced may be leaving the MLS for another shot at playing in Europe.  Bayern Munich has reportedly expressed interest in Donovan, to which Donovan replied, ”That’s one of the best teams in the world.  As of now, I’ve got to worry about what’s going on here, but if January rolls around and there’s interest, and the league is willing to discuss it, I would be excited to talk about it.”

    Certainly not the news LA Galaxy and MLS fans want to hear!  However, fans of the United States Men’s National Team may find comfort in knowing that the skilled forward would be under the tutilage of one of the greatest forwards ever, Jurgen Klinsman, who coaches for Bayern Munich.  While the talent gap between the MLS and European leagues is narrowing, it is still very apparent that the quality of soccer is much greater overseas.

    Donovan isn’t hiding his feelings towards the idea.  

    “It’s up to my relationship with the league and the Galaxy and if they’re willing to let that happen,” Donovan said. “There have to be teams interested, so there’s a lot of ifs, but if a team like Bayern Munich came calling, you don’t really turn them away without thinking about it.”

    “I would love for it to happen,” Donovan said of a move to Bayern Munich. “It’s up to the league, it’s up to the Galaxy and it’s up to me. I feel like I have a good relationship with all those parties, and if it were to happen, I think that would be great.”


     

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