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Great David Beckham England Moments

Aug14
2010 Leave a Comment Written by Anto11

Fabio Capello’s disrespectful announcement that David Beckham would only appear in one more international match for England just to say “bye bye” has sickened the Former Three Lions Captain. Beckham only learned of the news while watching the England v Hungary friendly on Wednesday night at home in LA. Surely a phone call from Capello telling the ex-England captain that he was not part of his future England plans would have been more respectful to a player who put everything on the line while playing for his Country.

Here’s a look back at some of Beckham’s glorious moments while in an England Shirt.

BECKHAM International File.

Played:115
Won: 68
Drew: 26
Lost: 21
Scored: 17
Win%: 59
Starts: 101
As Sub: 14

England Debut: Glenn Hoddle gave David Beckham his first Senior England cap on Sept. 1 1996 in a World Cup qualifier against Moldova, which they won comfortably 3-0. It was Glenn Hoddle’s first game in charge of England and also Alan Shearer’s first game as England Captain.

First England Goal: Beckham’s first goal for England came in the 1998 World Cup Finals against Colombia, with a trade-mark free-kick, it was his first appearance in the World Cup having being left out of the first two Group games by Glenn Hoddle who believed Beckham wasn’t fully focused on the tournament. What a way to prove your boss wrong eh!

Greece Oct.6 2001: England needed at least a point from their final game against Greece to automatically qualify for the 2002 World Cup Finals. Greece lead 2-1 with time nearly up in the game when Teddy Sheringham was fouled at the edge of the Greece 18 yard Box, Beckham stepped up to take the free-kick and dispatched it in the top corner of the Greek net as the Captain had got his Country to the 2002 World Cup Finals.

Argentina 2002: After being sent-off in the previous Finals against Argentina, Beckham got his revenge scoring from the spot as England beat Argentina 1-0 , sending the Argentine’s home in the First Round of the Tournament.

Ecuador 2006: Beckham became England’s first player to score in three different World Cup Finals, scoring one of his trademark free-kicks against Ecuador in the Second Round of the 2006 World Cup Finals, England won 1-0.

100 Caps: Beckham became only the fifth Englishman to win 100 Caps, when he was recalled to the squad by Fabio Capello in a March Friendly against France.

Last Cap: Beckham’s last Cap came against Belarus as a substitute in a World Cup Qualifier which England won 3-0.

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World Cup 2018 and 2022 Bids

May15
2010 Leave a Comment Written by Anto11

With the 2010 World Cup in South Africa less than a month away, it was the turn of the potential hosts of the 2018 and 2022 to hand over their portfolio’s in their bid to be a successful candidate to host the Finals.

Australia, England, Japan, Holland/Belgium, Russia, Spain/Portugal, and the United States are bidding for both the 2018 and 2022 Finals, while Qatar and South Korea are bidding for just the 2022 Finals.

The Holland/Belgium stole a march on the other candidates  in their bid as ex-Dutch stars Ruud Gullit, Johan  Cruyff and ex-Belgium star Paul Van Himst arrived on Bikes to FIFA Headquarters with their joint bid.

Gullit who is president for the joint bid declared: “It will be the greenest World Cup ever with an environment protection plan the world has never seen before”.

“The games will be played in 14 truly green stadiums, the compactness of our countries is a great asset, due to the short distance the next game is never far away and we will offer the fans a network of free Public Transport and two million free Bikes”.

“In the low countries, everyone can go to the stadiums by Bike, just like we arrived this Morning”. he added.

David Beckham handed over England’s bid and said: “Football runs through our veins, we are all brought up on it”.

“As a player nothing could possibly beat playing in front of your own fans in your own country at the World Cup”.

United States captain Carlos Bocanegra handed over their bid to host the Finals after successfully hosting the Finals in 1994 and with so many Stadiums to choose from would be an ideal host nation.

Bocanegra declared: “A successful Tournament in South Africa this year will be important to the bid. America loves winners, we’re going to try to go down there and do something special”.

FIFA will announce the successful candidates on December 2 .

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Beckham Welcome’s Break From Victoria

Apr09
2010 Leave a Comment Written by Anto11

As David Beckham is recuperating from his Achilles tendon injury you would think he would be taking it easy, not so. It had been reported that Beckham was to wear a special boot which would restrict him from doing his marital duties, this has seemingly thrown out the window, as Victoria has been so broody to add a fourth child to the Beckham clan, that see’s him quite literally up all night.

Victoria who would love to conceive a Daughter to add to the three boys, She has set up a baby chart showing when is the best time to conceive is, meaning she expects “Golden Balls” David to be on call 24/7 for at least 5 a day bedroom gymnastics

Beckham is said to have told close pals of his hectic schedule admitting to been knackered from all his wife’s activities. He should not complain to much as this won’t last for ever make the most of the situation while it lasts David is my advice.

Victoria is also doing her bit in an effort to help the couple conceive. Doctor’s have told her to fatten up in order to help conceive, so she has started on a high carb diet in order to achieve this.

Victoria is in London at the moment on a business trip, giving David time to recover, she expects to be united with her L.A based hubbie early next week. She probably expects him to be storing up for her return, and by that I mean his energy not what most of you might have thought, good luck to them both.

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Beckham’s Sex Ban

Mar29
2010 Leave a Comment Written by Anto11

David Beckham has been hit with another blow this time it’s in the bedroom department, if he wants to speed up his recovery he will have to do without nookie for up to three months.

David 34, will wear an aircast boot which will allow him to walk once the plaster is removed and this will help speed up his recovery.

However the boot will have to be worn for three or four months, with some major disadvantages of wearing the boot:

1  He will have to lie flat on his back in bed and not move, otherwise he could cause further damage to his injury.

2  No nookie while wearing the boot.

3  He will also have to endure strip washes until the injury repairs properly.

Beckham’s new goal is playing in the 2012 Olympic games with Britain’s soccer team. The games are being held in London and organizers are desperate for Beckham to be able to play at the games and bolster their chances of claiming gold.

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Beckham No Longer Top Earner

Mar24
2010 Leave a Comment Written by Anto11

Argentina’s Lionel Messi has knocked David Beckham off the top of soccer’s rich list. Messi tops the list earning a staggering £29.6m, Beckham comes in second on £27.3m, £2.3m less than his Argentine counter part.

Cristiano Ronaldo only makes third spot £100,000 less than Beckham on £26.9m.

Kaka comes fourth on £16.9m, still £12.7m short of Messi’s earnings.

In fifth is Thierry Henry on £16.2m.

Sixth is Beckham’s team mate Ronaldinho on £15.4m

Seventh is Carlos Tevez earning £13.8m the highest in the Premier League.

Eighth is Zlatan Ibrahimovic on £13m.

Ninth is Frank Lampard only the second Premier League player to make the top ten on £12.4m.

And finally in tenth is Samuel E”to on £12.4m.

On this evidence it is clear that players plying their trade in the Spanish La Liga earn more than there counter parts, surprisingly even more than the Premier League players.

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The Beckham Effect What Ex-United Stars Think

Mar17
2010 Leave a Comment Written by Anto11

Here’s some of the views of Ex-United players on whether Becks can make it back:

ROY KEANE

“He’s very, very fit but these things happen to players.” Roy Keane himself had to go through a cruciate knee operation several years ago when he was in his prime and knows to well the feeling of pain and the hard work that needs to be done to commence playing.

ANDY COLE

“He’ll come back from the injury, I don’t think he’ll want to retire on this note.”He’llwork his socks off to try to get fit.

“It’s devastating news for David, his heart was set on going to a fourth World Cup . He will be heartbroken.

“It’s not a nice injury,there’s a lot of pain and it’s a long way back.”

DENIS IRWIN

Former United and Ireland full-back has this view:

“It is a big blow for England. I have never seen a better crosser of the ball. England will miss him on set-pieces.

“He would be the ideal man to come on with 25 minutes to go when you have someone like Peter Crouch up front. He would have been the perfect foil.”

CARLO ANCELOTTI

Ancelotti has coached Becks when he has been on his first loan spell with AC Milan and has this ti say:

“I am so sorry for David because I know how much he wanted to go to the World Cup.

“He came to Milan last year to achieve that. I hope he can make a good recovery.”

SIR BOBBY CHARLTON

This is the man who’s School of Excellance unearthed the star quality of David Beckham many years ago.

“I don’t know if we will see him in an England shirt again. I hope we do.

I’ve known him for a long time and he gets a lot of pleasure out of playing the game.

“Forget about all the finance and the hyperbole that goes with it, he just loves playing football.”

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Beckham By Numbers

Mar16
2010 1 Comment Written by Anto11

David Beckham’s dream of playing in his fourth World Cup has been dashed after he ruptured his Achilles tendon.

Here’s his career by the numbers.

0- The number of hat-tricks he scored in his career.

1-1- The score in Manchester United’s Coca-Cola Cup tie at Brighton on September 23, 1992, when Beckham made his senior debut.

2nd- The metatarsal bone, which he broke in 2002, putting his World Cup in jeopardy.

2- The number of stitches he needed after Man United boss Alex Ferguson kicked a boot that hit him in the eye during a dressing room bust-up.

3- The amount of kids he has :Brooklyn (11), Romeo (7) and Cruz (5).

04/04/04- The date his affair with Rebecca Loo’s was revealed.

7-1- Paddy Powers odds on Beckham ever playing for England again.

18- The number of tatoos he’s had etched on his body.

£125- The fee his grandad Joseph West paid to send him to Bobby Charlton Soccer School as an 11-year -old, where he dazzled coaches.

437- The amount of staff employed at his wedding to Posh Spice Victoria Adams.

£1.ooo,ooo- The cost of the Irish wedding where Posh and Becks sat on thrones.

£120,ooo,ooo- The reported value of the deal that took him to LA Galaxy.

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It’s Wayne’s World Two

Feb16
2010 2 Comments Written by Anto11

Wayne Rooney scoresAC Milan  2  -  3  Manchester United

David Beckham had to settle for second best as the team he loves overcame the team he plays with now at the San Siro. Sir Alex stated he was confident going into the game, and United produced a very effective performance.

Two second – half goal’s from Wayne Rooney, installs last years beaten finalists as firm favorites to go through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League and keep hopes alive of a third consecutive final for United.

Not even the concession of a third minute opener for AC Milan, created by Beckham for Ronaldinho, could derail Alex Ferguson’s troops, although they were forced to endure some nervy moments after Clarence Seedorf hauled Milan back into the tie five minutes from time but there was to be no dramatic equalizer at the San Siro. There was time for Michael Carrick to get a second yellow card for kicking the ball away after a foul by Patrice Evra on a Milan player.But that was the final action of a game which United will be gratefull to come away with a wonderful win.

It was Rooney’s first goals in the Champions League this season and only the fourth goal ever United had scored at the San Siro. The return leg will be played at Old Trafford on March 10th.

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AC Milan v Manchester United Team News

Feb15
2010 Leave a Comment Written by Anto11

Alexandro Pato is set to return to the AC Milan attack while Klaas Jan Huntelaar should replace the injured Mario Baorriello with Ronaldinho completing a three-man attack for Tuesday night’s Champions League last-16 tie with Manchester United.

Milan central defender Thiago Silva appears to have recovered from a groin strain and he should partner Alessandro Nesta at the heart of the defense.

David Beckham, should he start, could replace Gennaro Gattuso in the midfield alongside Massimo Ambrosini and Andrea Pirlo.

Rio Ferdinand returns to the Manchester United line-up.

Ferdinand is three games into a four-match domestic ban but is available for United’s quest to reach a third consecutive Champions League Final and will partner either Wes Brown or Johnny Evans in central defense.

Nemanja Vidic (leg) and Ryan Giggs (broken arm) are both out, while Wayne Rooney is still to score in the competition this season. With the form he’s in I wouldn’t bet against him breaking his duck in Milan.

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Beckham and the Powerswerve DB to stay in Milan?

Feb19
2009 Leave a Comment Written by Burner

It looks like David Beckham will be staying in Milan after he admitted that he wanted to stay in the San Siro and battle for his place in the England side. After a very difficult time in Los Angeles with the LA Galaxy, Beckham has had a fantastic time in Milan, becoming an extremely important piece of the Milan team. Milan and Beckhams lawyers have been fighting for a full time transfer to Milan, but LA Galaxy held out, looking for a transfer fee of upto $16million. A deadline was set for last Freday night, but AC Milan fell well short with an offer somewhere around $6million. Rumor has it that Galaxy shareholders are holding out to gain back money they invested in bringing Beckham to LA.

My opinion: Beckham is staying at AC. He currently has too much going for him, playing at a great level and looking good for his place in the English side. Beckham has another World Cup in him, and who would not want to play in a World Cup. Add to this the fact that Victoria is now in the Fashion capital of the world, and Beckham will not be back in LA come April!
Beckham currently wears his personalized Adidas Powerswerve DB cleats. Click here for a review of the cleats.

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