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The Independent
| almost 4 years ago
Two years ago, a grinning David Beckham descended the stairs from his plane at Los Angeles airport, holding his wife Victoria's hand. Fans and photographers screamed, in a scene reminiscent of a Hollywood premiere. The former England captain had...
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The Californian
| almost 4 years ago
Starting this weekend, a British invasion occurs the Beatles would be proud of. Three English Premier League soccer teams are visiting the colonies for their preseason training. Chelsea FC began a four-game tour with a 2-0 win in Seattle against...
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San Diego Union-Tribune
| almost 4 years ago
David Beckham didn't wait until the second half to engage his most ardent critics at last night's friendly between the Los Angeles Galaxy and AC Milan, making a detour on his way to the locker room at halftime and beckoning a particularly vocal boo...
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Daily Breeze
| almost 4 years ago
England's mega-rich soccer team Chelsea arrives in Los Angeles tonight for Tuesday's game at the Rose Bowl against Inter Milan, secure in the knowledge it can travel in relative anonymity compared to its usual confines in London. "Most of the time we...
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Inquirer.net
| almost 4 years ago
David Beckham received a rocky reception from disgruntled Galaxy fans in his return to Los Angeles as his Major League Soccer club played to a 2-2 draw Sunday with his recent Italian club AC Milan. The English star, who missed the first half of the...
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Los Angeles Times
| almost 4 years ago
In his return to the Home Depot Center, many Galaxy fans give him plenty of grief in an exhibition game against AC Milan. Helene Elliott July 20, 2009 As homecomings go, David Beckham's return to Carson on Sunday to join the Galaxy for an exhibition...
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Turks and Caicos Free Press
| almost 4 years ago
David Beckham received a rude welcome from disgruntled Galaxy fans in his return to Los Angeles, confronting one who leapt out of the stands at halftime of Galaxy's friendly against AC Milan . The English star, who missed the first half of the Major...
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The Globe & Mail
| almost 4 years ago
Calif. — The Associated Press Last updated on Sunday, Jul. 19, 2009 11:25PM EDT D avid Beckham confronted a fan sitting in a section where negative banners about the Los Angeles Galaxy player were displayed during Beckham’s first home game of the...
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Seattle Times
| almost 4 years ago
Calif. — David Beckham is getting a rough reception in his first home game of the season with the Los Angeles Galaxy. The English star was booed more than cheered during introductions Sunday night when the Galaxy hosted AC Milan in a friendly.
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The Globe & Mail
| almost 4 years ago
Reuters Last updated on Sunday, Jul. 19, 2009 09:04PM EDT A C Milan's Brazilian coach Leonardo has opened the door to David Beckham returning to the Italian club next season. Beckham, who was on loan to Milan from January through June, is due to...
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The Globe & Mail
| almost 4 years ago
Mass. — The Associated Press Last updated on Sunday, Jul. 19, 2009 08:59PM EDT N ew England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis says David Beckham's return to the Los Angeles Galaxy and his inevitable return to AC Milan are distracting from other...
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Sofia Echo
| almost 4 years ago
The sentiments are fuelled by what some fans consider as "ingratitude in the highest order" as the Englishman is receiving far superior wages to anyone else in the team, and is still "desperate to leave" in order to "salvage his international career".
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Baltimore Sun
| almost 4 years ago
How the World's Most Famous Athlete Tried to Conquer America" Grant Wahl (Crown, $24.99) You have to give soccer star David Beckham this: His contributions to the Los Angeles Galaxy on the pitch might be negligible, but he's always good for a...
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Baltimore Sun
| almost 4 years ago
The Inner Harbor will be filled with rabid supporters of both clubs, even though most have never seen either team play live. A sold-out exhibition match between elite European clubs on American soil will, in many circles, be hailed as another sign...
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Miami Herald
| almost 4 years ago
No question David Beckham remains an icon around the world, one whose GQ looks will continue to sell jerseys and underwear, but it seems His Beckness might be wearing out his welcome in Major League Soccer...Galaxy on Thursday night at Giants Stadium...
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Seattle Times
| almost 4 years ago
They have created an alliance between a franchise and its fans. Seattle Times staff columnist Electricity crackled in the sun outside Qwest Field two hours before kickoff. It seemed everybody in the sea of people was wearing either the rave green...
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Seattle Times
| almost 4 years ago
Calif. — Seven weeks after wearing AC Milan's jersey, David Beckham is ready to compete against the perennial Italian power with the MLS' Los Angeles Galaxy. Beckham and the Galaxy will play AC Milan on Sunday night in an exhibition, Beckham's first...
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Channel NewsAsia
| almost 4 years ago
Under orders from England boss Fabio Capello to stay in tip-top shape if he wants to feature at the World Cup, David Beckham may yet return to the English Premiership with Chelsea or Spurs, the Mail on Sunday reported. After spending an impressive...
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Daily News & Analysis
| almost 4 years ago
07 IST There are three things I never thought would happen. David Beckham advising fellow players to stick to the club they love; John Terry contemplating leaving Chelsea and cows drinking beer. And would you believe it, all three did. Make no...
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Times Standard
| almost 4 years ago
He says it's not his fault that the Los Angeles Galaxy has failed to reach the playoffs in two years, or that it sits currently in the middle of Major League Soccer's Western Conference...Or he's been traveling thousands of miles to play with the...
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Kuwait Times
| almost 4 years ago
English Premier League clubs are losing the battle for top European stars as the exchange rate and tax rises clobber their projected income, auditors Deloitte said yesterday. Continental European players could see their net income plunge by a third...
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Androscoggin News
| almost 4 years ago
It was only one game, and it came against the worst team -- maybe ever -- in Major League Soccer. Nonetheless, Los Angeles' 3-1 demolition of the New York Red Bulls on Thursday begs the question: Are the L.A...As easy as it is to focus on frenemies...
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BBC
| almost 4 years ago
Offers to transfer targets and existing players may need to be raised to match the take-home wages offered by European rivals, consultants Deloitte added. Deloitte said giving a European player a net annual salary of 3m euros (£2.6m) would cost an...
