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.
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.
Beckham fears Capelo will axe him from England World Cup squadSeptember 8th, 2009 LONDON - Football star David Beckham fears coach Fabio Capello could axe him from England's squad for the World Cup finals. The Three Lions will book their place in South Africa with a win over Croatia at Wembley tomorrow.
Becks admits Notts County has not approached him to play for the clubSeptember 8th, 2009 LONDON - England football star David Beckham has said that Notts County and their coach Sven Goran Ericksson are yet to approach him with an offer to play for the team. Becks rocked back then laughed heartily, but it was not an unreasonable inquiry.
How Beckham bends LA Galaxy boos into wild cheersAugust 31st, 2009 LONDON - Ace midfielder David Beckham has surprised US football fans after transforming his struggling side into title contenders in just six weeks, despite being booed by LA Galaxy supporters after he missed the first 17 matches of their season on loan to AC Milan. Since Beckham's mid-July return, the MLS club has won four of their seven matches and lost just one.
Becks under fire for endorsing controversial health firmAugust 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Health experts are criticising David Beckham for endorsing health firm Herbalife. The soccer ace has come under fire for becoming the face of the health supplement giant, which has been accused of running a pyramid selling scheme.
Becks warns Terry to think before quitting ChelseaJuly 17th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - England football star David Beckham has warned John Terry to think very carefully before making a decision to quit Chelsea. The Sun quoted Beckham, as saying: "Happiness is the biggest thing.
Becks' kids keen to get tattoos like himJuly 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Soccer ace David Beckham's sons want to follow in his footsteps and get tattoos. The 34-year-old England midfielder has three sons boys Brooklyn, 10, Romeo, six, and four-year-old Cruz with wife Victoria Beckham.
Becks, Zidane have their feet cast in concrete in L.A.July 13th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Becks and former French football captain Zinedine Zidane had their respective feet shaped on plaques to kick off a local soccer scheme in Los Angeles. England football star David Beckham has got his feet cast in concrete.
Becks, Posh show off 'golden' bods in SeychellesJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - David Beckham and Victoria are literally the 'golden couple', for the duo recently showed off their tanned muscle-ripped bodies while holidaying in Seychelles. osh and Becks were recently photographed enjoying a romantic ten-year anniversary cruise on the Indian Ocean.
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.
Becks' fitness mantra - Pilates exercisesJune 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Soccer star David Beckham's secret to fit body has been revealed - body-bending Pilates exercises. The 34-year-old English footballer was introduced to Pilates - a stretching and breathing routine particularly popular with women - on loan at AC Milan.
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.
Holiday Inn becomes 13th domestic sponsor of 2012 London Olympic GamesJune 1st, 2009 Holiday Inn signs up as London 2012 sponsorLONDON — Holiday Inn has signed up as the 19th domestic sponsor of the 2012 London Olympics. The London organizing committee said Monday that Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express will be the official "hotel services provider" for the games.