Rooney lucky to escape Becks treatment in last World CupOctober 9th, 2009 LONDON - When Wayne Rooney was sent off against Portugal for stamping on Ricardo Carvalho during the 2006 World Cup quarter-final, he escaped scot free. Unlike Beckham who was reviled for a similar act in 1988, there were no effigies of Rooney hanging outside pubs as there were for Becks, reports The Sun.
Landon Donovan, Donovan Ricketts held Galaxy beat Fire 1-0October 3rd, 2009 Donovan, Ricketts lead Galaxy past Fire, 1-0CARSON, Calif. — Landon Donovan scored in the 42nd minute and Donovan Ricketts made four saves for his seventh shutout in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Friday night.
Salgado wants Becks to join BlackburnSeptember 15th, 2009 LONDON - Spaniard Michael Salgado has said that he will try to lure David Beckham to join him at Blackburn. The pair forged a close friendship during their time at Real Madrid and have stayed in touch since leaving the Bernabeu.
Report: Los Angeles Galaxy star Landon Donovan says he's tested positive for swine fluAugust 14th, 2009 Report: MLS' Donovan tests positive for swine fluLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan says he has tested positive for swine flu. Galaxy coach and general manager Bruce Arena told the Los Angeles Times in a story posted on its Web site Thursday that Donovan is believed to have contracted the virus from two Galaxy staff members who came down with it during last weekend's game against the New England Revolution in Foxborough, Mass.
Los Angeles Galaxy star Landon Donovan tests positive for swine fluAugust 14th, 2009 MLS' Donovan tests positive for swine fluCARSON, Calif. — Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan has tested positive for what is believed to be swine flu, and his teammates are taking precautions.
Becks faces wrath of LA Galaxy fans over jetting off to play England friendlyAugust 8th, 2009 LONDON - Star midfielder David Beckham is set to again risk the wrath of LA Galaxy fans by flying across the Atlantic for England's friendly with Holland. Beckham is already a hate figure among US followers, who have confronted him over his commitment to the club.
Beckham hints at dramatic return to Premier LeagueJuly 14th, 2009 LONDON - England star midfielder David Beckham has opened the door for a dramatic return to the Premier League. Becks, 34, has admitted he would come back to England if it boosted his chances of getting into Fabio Capello's 2010 World Cup squad.
David Beckham: Issues with Galaxy teammate Landon Donovan squashedJuly 13th, 2009 Beckham: Issues with Donovan squashedCARSON, Calif — David Beckham has resolved his issues with Landon Donovan, saying he recently had a good conversation with his Los Angeles Galaxy teammate. Beckham practiced with the Galaxy on Monday for the first time since returning from a five-month loan to Italian club AC Milan.
David Beckham watches Galaxy beat Chivas 1-0 in SuperClasicoJuly 12th, 2009 Beckham watches Galaxy beat Chivas USA 1-0CARSON, Calif. — Edson Buddle scored a first-half goal to lead the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-0 win over Chivas USA on Saturday night as David Beckham watched from a suite alongside Zinedine Zidane.
L A Galaxy's Donovan refuses to apologise to BeckhamJuly 10th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - L A Galaxy skipper Landon Donovan has said that he will not apologise to David Beckham, as the England star's commitment to the club has been questionable. The two men meet today when Becks reports for training, The Sun said.
Cruise had advised Becks to join LA GalaxyJuly 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - It was Hollywood actor Tom Cruise who had advised ace footballer David Beckham to take up a job at LA Galaxy, according to a new book. The soccer ace is known to share a special bond with Cruise.
L A Galaxy mates term Becks a lousy captain and a tightwadJuly 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - L. A. Galaxy teammates have described England football star David Beckham as a lousy captain and a tightwad.
Landon Donovan thrashes Beckham's commitment at LA GalaxyJuly 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK — David Beckham has become a bad teammate on the Los Angeles Galaxy, according to Landon Donovan. "All that we care about at a minimum is that he committed himself to us," Donovan was quoted as saying in an excerpt of Grant Wahl's "The Beckham Experiment," scheduled for publication July 14.
Beckhams 'house-hunting in London'June 18th, 2009 LONDON - David and Victoria Beckham are looking for a new home in London, it has been revealed. The pair has apparently informed estate agents to pen down a list of pads big enough for them and their three kids.
Becks admits he will be playing in England next seasonJune 12th, 2009 LONDON - Midfield superstar David Beckham has revealed that he could be back to play in England next season. Beckham said revealed he has already discussed his next move with England boss Fabio Capello.