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I have an enormous amount of respect for David Beckham. Despite the fragrances, the pop star wife and the sponsorship deals, all he’s ever wanted to do is play football at the highest level. After falsely presuming that his career was dead in the water, he did LA Galaxy, and American soccer an enormous favour by moving from Real Madrid to the MLS. That this England legend should now be lambasted by American fans for wanting to better himself and prolong his international career is a total injustice.
Galaxy will point to the vast sums of money they invested in ‘Brand Beckham’ as reasoning for their fury. In truth, the very fact that they have slandered Beckham’s professionalism shows how little the Galaxy fans actually know about the beautiful game. David Beckham doesn’t turn up late for training, he doesn’t go missing after a holiday, or during a game, he’s always last off the training pitch and he runs his socks off to the point that he has made himself vomit in a World Cup tie. Despite all the glitz and the glamour, Becks is one of the hardest working footballers in the world.
“All Beckham wants to do is play for England, which is incredibly refreshing.”
Beckham forced his way into Fabio Capello’s thinking, just as he did at Real Madrid, and was rewarded with a start against Andorra. Following a man of the match display it was back off to Los Angeles, where the reaction to the English icon has changed significantly.
Surely American fans and the whining Landon Donovan, who failed miserably in Europe and returned back to the MLS with his tail between his legs, must see that the polite and amiable Beckham means no harm. The torrent of abuse he was subjected to during the recent friendly against AC Milan was completely uncalled for. Yes, boo a player if he is publicly calling for a move away from the club and is sulking and under-performing, but Becks is no Adebayor. He takes pride in his performances and has stated his intention to honour his contract, even if he may pine for the odd loan move to keep himself in Capello’s thoughts.
The former Manchester United star has never given less than 100% for the Galaxy and let’s face it, he really shouldn’t be playing for them anyway. He is far too good to be playing in the MLS, and even though he knows it, he has continued to apply himself. All Beckham wants to do is play for England, which is incredibly refreshing. You almost get the feeling that he no longer cares which club side he plays for or how much money he earns, as long as he is in that World Cup squad for South Africa next year.
That is the sign of a true professional and a true patriot. Galaxy should be grateful for the consistent performances Beckham has produced and the attention he has brought to the club and the MLS, rather than boo and jeer a footballing hero and a true gent. Beckham deserves better.
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1. JD, USA
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Beckham hasn't provided consistent performances; if he had, you might have a point.
But he hasn't, and so you don't.
Donovan didn't whine, he stated his opinion. Beckham has repeatedly spoken out of both sides of his mouth since he arrived in the States, and that more than anything, is what the Galaxy fans take issue with.
In the bag for Beckham just a touch, are we? |
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2. Nick, Ipswich
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It's easy to start criticising a player when you feel wronged by them. Where were the accusations of poor or inconsistent performances before his loan to Milan? I think there's an element of sour grapes involved.
And I think Beckham deserves credit for going to great lengths to attempt to play for his country. International football should be the pinnacle of the game, but very few players treat it as such. |
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3. Jason, USA
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>He is far too good to be playing in the MLS
Yep, that's why he was a finalist for the Most Valuable Player award the past 2 seasons.
Oh wait. He wasn't.
Cuahtehmoc Blanco and Guillermo Barros Schelotto have been far better signings than Goldenballs.
Tell me, how can Goldenballs declare with a straight face his "committment" to Galaxy and the league when he's here for all of 3-1/2 months? His only true committment is to making Brand Beckham the most-capped English player ever. |
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4. Mike, USA
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I am not a Galaxy supporter, and would rather see them fail, but honestly, this man has done the club a disservice.
Flat out lazy, disinterested, and anything but a professional. His effort, especially compared to that of his teammates, has been a consistent embarrassment.
American supporters aren't interested in a prima donna who only plays when it is in his, not his club's, best interest. If this is an English patriot, you can keep his royal lazy highness. |
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5. julie , Colorado
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Have you read the Beckham Experiment? He has not acted like the captain he was supposed to be, he did miss games where he could have been but wrapped up promotions work with Posh instead, he wasn't the hardest working professional (that he'd been in the past).... He tried to end the relationship last year and then brought his mistress to dinner last weekend. Great reputation/history aside, this is all tough to swallow as a fan of the Galaxy. |
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6. Brum Dog Millionairre, Birmingham
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American's views on football don't count. After all a nation that cheers Terry Cooke and Juan Pablo Angel but boo's David Beckham just doesn't deserve quality players.
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