Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 1998
Beckham spielte zwar in allen Qualifikationspartien zur WM 1998 und wurde auch in den Kader für die Endrunde in Frankreich nominiert, aber der englische Trainer Glenn Hoddle beschuldigte ihn öffentlich, dass er sich nicht ausreichend auf das anstehende Turnier konzentrierte. [10] Dies hatte zur Folge, dass Beckham in keinem der ersten beiden Gruppenspiele von Beginn an auflief. Erst in dritten Begegnung gegen Kolumbien wurde er in die Startelf aufgestellt und er traf beim 2:0-Sieg mit einem Freistoß aus weiter Entfernung - dies war gleichzeitig sein erstes Tor für England.
Im anschließenden Achtelfinale gegen Argentinien erhielt er nach einer Tätlichkeit die rote Karte. [11] Dabei war Beckham zunächst von Diego Simeone gefoult worden und revanchierte sich bei dem Gegenspieler mit einem Tritt gegen die Wade. Simeone gab später zu, diese Unsportlichkeit Beckhams zum Anlass genommen zu haben, eine Verletzung in Folge des Tritts zu simulieren, um dann gemeinsam mit seinen Mannschaftskameraden die Hinausstellung Beckhams zu reklamieren. [12] Die Partie endete nach regulärer Spielzeit mit einem Remis und die englische Mannschaft verlor im Elfmeterschießen, woraufhin viele Anhänger und Journalisten dem „Sünder“ die Schuld an dem Ausscheiden Englands gaben. Neben konstruktiver Kritik war Beckham dabei einer öffentlichen Hetzjagd großer Teile der Boulevardmedien ausgesetzt und erhielt zudem Morddrohungen. Tiefpunkt war dabei ein Abdruck von Beckhams Konterfei in dem Bullseye einer Dartscheibe, das von der Zeitung „Daily Mirror“ abgedruckt wurde. [13]
Die „Triple-Saison“ 1998/99
Beckham war maßgeblich an dem Gewinn des Triples in der Saison 1998/99 beteiligt, als Manchester United die englische Meisterschaft, den FA Cup und anschließend die Champions League gewann - bis heute einmalig im englischen Fußball. Dabei hatte die Saison mit Spekulationen begonnen, ob Beckham England in Folge der harschen Kritik in Bezug auf seine Person verlassen würde. Diese Pläne wurden jedoch schnell beseitigt und Beckham entschloss sich zu einem Bleiben in Manchester.
Obwohl er von den gegnerischen Anhängern bei nahezu jeder Ballberührung verspottet wurde, zeigte Beckham konstant gute Leistungen und speziell seine Flanken sorgte für eine Reihe von Toren der Stürmer Dwight Yorke und Andy Cole. Bei den eigenen Anhängern konnte sich Beckham dann auch schnell rehabilitieren und gegnerische Schmährufe wurden oft ironisch mit einem Anfeuerungsruf für Argentinien beantwortet.
Um die Meisterschaft zu gewinnen, benötigte United am letzten Spieltag einen Sieg gegen die Tottenham Hotspurs. Die Londoner gingen zwar früh in Führung, aber nach dem Ausgleich von Beckham konnte Manchester schließlich die Partie gewinnen und damit den englischen Titel sicherstellen.
Beckham kam sowohl beim FA-Cup-Endspielsieg gegen Newcastle United als auch - aufgrund von Sperren für Mitspieler auf dieser Position - im Champions-League-Finale gegen den FC Bayern München als zentraler Mittelfeldspieler zum Einsatz. Nach Ablauf der regulären Spielzeit lag United gegen München mit 0:1 zurück, aber zwei Tore nach Eckbällen von Beckham sorgten in der Nachspielzeit noch für den späten Erfolg. Aufgrund dieser Leistungen während der gesamten Saison belegte Beckham 1999 sowohl in der Wahl zu Europas Fußballer des Jahres als auch zum Weltfußballer des Jahres hinter Rivaldo jeweils den zweiten Platz.
Thứ Ba, 11 tháng 9, 2007
Chủ Nhật, 9 tháng 9, 2007
Manchester United
Becoming a first-team player
United manager Alex Ferguson had a great deal of confidence in the club's young players. When three of his first-team players left the club at the end of the 1994–95 season, his decision to let youth team players replace them instead of buying players from other clubs, drew a great deal of criticism. The criticism increased when United started the season with a 3–1 defeat at Aston Villa,[17] with Beckham scoring United's only goal of the game; however, United won their next five matches and the young players performed well. Beckham became a regular player on the team and helped them to win the Premiership and FA Cup double that season, scoring the winner in the semi-final against Chelsea and also taking the corner that Éric Cantona scored from in the FA Cup Final. Despite playing regularly for Manchester United, Beckham did not break into the England squad before Euro 96.[18]
At the beginning of the 96/97 season David Beckham was given the number 10 shirt that was last worn by Mark Hughes. In August 1996, Beckham became something of a household name when he scored a spectacular goal in a match against Wimbledon. With United leading 2–0, Beckham noticed that Wimbledon's goalkeeper Neil Sullivan was standing a long way out of his goal, and hit a shot from the halfway line that floated over the goalkeeper and into the net.[19]
Beckham was frequently mentioned in the press, and he made his first appearance for the England national football team on 1 September 1996, in a World Cup qualifying match against Moldova.[20] He became an automatic first-choice player at United during the 1996–97 season, helping them to retain the Premier League championship, and was voted PFA Young Player of the Year by his peers.[21]
With Eric Cantona retiring at the end of the 96/97 season, this left the coverted number 7 shirt free, and with Teddy Sheringham arriving from Tottenham Hotspur, Beckham left his number 10 shirt for Sheringham and picked up the number 7 jersey. Some fans had felt the number 7 shirt should be retired after Cantona had himself retired. United started the 1997–98 season well, but their performance deteriorated and the club finished the season in second place, behind Arsenal.[22]
World Cup 1998
Beckham had played in all of England's qualifying matches for the 1998 FIFA World Cup and was part of the England squad at the World Cup finals in France,[23] but the team's manager Glenn Hoddle publicly accused him of not concentrating on the tournament,[24] and he did not start in either of England's first two matches. He was picked for their third match against Colombia and scored from a long-range free kick in a 2–0 victory, which was his first goal for England.
In the second round (last 16) of that competition, he received a red card in England's match against Argentina.[25] Beckham, after having been fouled by Diego Simeone, kicked Simeone, striking him on the calf. Simeone later admitted to trying to get Beckham sent off by over-reacting to the kick and then, along with other members of his team, urging the referee to send Beckham off.[26] The match finished in a draw and England were eliminated in a penalty shootout. Many supporters and journalists blamed him for England's elimination and he became the target of criticism and abuse, including the hanging of an effigy outside a London pub, and the Daily Mirror printing a dartboard with a picture of him centred on the bullseye. Beckham also received death threats after the World Cup. [27]
Thứ Sáu, 7 tháng 9, 2007
David Beckham
| David Beckham | ||
 | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Robert Joseph Beckham | |
| Date of birth | 2 May 1975 | |
| Place of birth | Leytonstone, London, England | |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) [2] | |
| Playing position | Right winger, Central midfielder | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Los Angeles Galaxy | |
| Number | 23 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 1991–1993 | Manchester United | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1993–2003 1995 2003-2007 2007- | Manchester United → Preston North End (loan) Real Madrid Los Angeles Galaxy | 265 (62) 5 (2) 116 (13) 3 (0) |
| National team2 | ||
| 1994–1996 1996– |  England U21 England | 9 (0) 97 (17) |
| 1 Senior club appearances and goals | ||
David Robert Joseph Beckham, OBE (born 2 May 1975) is an English professional football (soccer) midfielder who is the captain of Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy.[3] He is also currently a member of the England national team.
He was chosen runner-up for FIFA World Player of the Year twice, and as recently as 2004 was the world's highest-paid footballer.[4] He was Google's most searched of all sports topics in both 2003 and 2004.[5] Such global recognition has made him an elite advertising brand and a top fashion icon.[6][7]
Beckham was captain of England from 15 November 2000 to 2 July 2006. He made 58 appearances as captain, and ended his tenure in that role after the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals. He continued to make contributions for the England national team in 2007 competitions.[8]
Beckham's career began when he signed a professional contract with Manchester United, making his first-team debut in 1992 aged 17. During his time there, United won the Premiership title six times, the FA Cup twice, and the UEFA Champions League in 1999. He left Manchester United to sign for Real Madrid in 2003, where he remained for four seasons.
In January 2007, it was announced that Beckham would leave Real Madrid and sign a five-year contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy.[9] He played his final match with Real on 17 June, after which the team was awarded the 2006–07 La Liga championship.
Beckham's new contract with the Galaxy, effective 1 July 2007, gives him the highest salary of any MLS player in history. He debuted for the team on 21 July in a friendly versus Chelsea FC at the Home Depot Center[10], and on 15 August, he had his first start with the team, scoring his first goal and first assist in the 2007 SuperLiga semi-final. His first league start then came on 18 August, where he recorded two more assists against the New York Red Bulls in front of a record crowd at Giants Stadium.[11]
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Childhood and early career
Beckham was born in Leytonstone, London, England; the son of David Edward Alan "Ted" Beckham, a kitchen fitter and Manchester United fan, and Sandra Georgina West,[12] a hairdresser. He regularly played football in Ridgeway Park, Chingford as a child. His mother's family is Jewish,[13] and Beckham has referred to himself as "half Jewish"[14] and spoken of the influence the religion has had on him, although he is not known to practice Judaism or any other faith. In his book Both Feet on the Ground, he stated that growing up he always attended church with his parents and sisters.
His parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters who would frequently travel to Old Trafford from London to attend Manchester United's home matches. David inherited his parents' love of Manchester United and his main sporting passion was football. He attended one of Bobby Charlton's football schools in Manchester and won the chance to take part in a training session at FC Barcelona, as part of a talent competition. As a child he played for a local youth team called the Ridgeway Rovers - coached by his father, Stuart Underwood and Steve Kirby.
He was a Manchester United mascot for a match against West Ham United in 1986. Young Beckham had trials with his local club, Leyton Orient, Norwich City and attended Tottenham Hotspur's, which was the first club he played for, school of excellence. During a two-year period in which he played for Brimsdown Rovers' youth team, he was named Under-15 Player of the Year in 1990.[15] He also attended Bradenton Preparatory Academy, but signed schoolboy forms at Manchester United on his fourteenth birthday, and subsequently signed a Youth Training Scheme contract on 8 July 1991.
He was part of a group of young players at the club who guided the club to win the FA Youth Cup in May 1992, with Beckham scoring in the second leg[16] of the final against Crystal Palace. He made his first appearance for United's first-team that year, as a substitute in a League Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion, and signed his first professional contract shortly afterwards. United reached the final of the Youth Cup again the following year, with Beckham playing in their defeat by Leeds United, and he won another medal in 1994 when the club's reserve team won their league.
He went to Preston North End on loan in the 1994–95 season to get some first team experience, then made his first Premier League appearance for Manchester United on 2 April 1995, in a goalless draw against Leeds United.
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Thứ Tư, 5 tháng 9, 2007
LA Galaxy 0 - 3 Chivas USA
Just a heads up - the site is moving to a new server this weekend which may cause some brief outages.
You can watch ESPN highlights including Jesse Marsch's dirty foul on David Beckham that should have received a straight red card above.
First of the photos from the game are in the gallery. Thanks to Tanique33!
David Beckham is a wounded warrior after playing another 90+ minutes in the LA Galaxy's loss to Chivas USA. He played with tremendous heart as always and although he put in some great crosses his team-mates were unable to convert. Coach Yallop used up all of the subs and with more than 20 minutes to go Becks, who was running on sheer willpower, hit the wall. He was barely able to walk and couldn't take the LA Galaxy's last corner. He still saluted the fans before he left the field. Let's send some positive thoughts and energy for his recovery his way. You can read a match recap online here.
Post-match comments
David Beckham did not speak with the press after the game. Here are comments from LA Galaxy Manager Frank Yallop and team-mate Landon Donovan -Galaxy coach Frank Yallop said, "It wasn't the intention to play him at all but he came in and said that he felt okay... And obviously with our situation in the league we need points."
"I didn't want to leave him on but in the end, at 2-0, he tried and all it needed was maybe one set piece or one bit of magic by David.
"Right at the end he looked hobbled... I used him tonight and I shouldn't have done that. I don't like to put players like David in jeopardy of getting injured, and that wasn't the intention."
Landon Donovan, who had also returned from playing 60 minutes for the USA in a Friendly against Sweden in Europe, entered the match against Chivas USA in the 59th minute as a substitute. He said, "I was exhausted. I'm sure David was too... Obviously, he wasn't the sharpest he's ever been because of all the traveling and the game last night. You could tell at the end he could barely move, but we don't have many options."
Yallop, in a departure from the usual vague responses told the media he couldn't envision David Beckham playing in the LA Galaxy's next match this Sunday in Colorado.
The award for the worst timing goes too..
Alexei Lalas. The LA Galaxy GM has expressed his concerns about David Beckham's schedule for club and country. He told The BBC, "I'm not going to deny there comes a point when your body can't do it anymore... If at any point we felt it was detrimental to his health or ability to help our team we would take action." He elaborated, "We have a vested interest in this player and we have spent a tremendous amount of money to retain his services. We want to make sure we get our money's worth and that he is healthy and both physically and mentally ready to go when he plays for the Galaxy."Where was Alexi's concern for David Beckham's health yesterday? Surely considering soccer is a team sport Alexi Lalas would be better off turning his attention to finding David Beckham a team to play with, the LA Galaxy doesn't appear to have one at the moment. Also, just for the record Mr Lalas, David Beckham is generating a tremendous amount of money for LA Galaxy, AEG and all MLS franchises. In fact his commercial value is generating more revenue than all the franchises combined were making before he arrived. He is paying for himself and a great deal besides. He has already generated more publicity for the club and league than it is has ever received before. The only thing Mr Lalas needs to say is thank you.
There is an article on ESPN that raises some of the many questions Mr Lalas might be better off dwelling on.
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David Beckham: Start my story
Monday, August 27, 2007
Adidas have extended their Impossible is Nothing campaign with a website where David Beckham and Laila Ali lead you through an interactive program where you can create your own story about how you have overcome a challenge in your life. It's a great site for everyone but especially for kids. There are contests on the site that you can enter to win prizes including a chance to spend a day with David Beckham. The contests are open to US residents only and run until the end of November.
As today is catch up on all things Adidas day, I also thought I would post a picture of the new Adidas LA Galaxy away boots that David Beckham will be wearing (we had pictures of Becks home boots earlier in the month) Thanks to Ben for sending this through! Just click the picture above to enlarge.
Super Liga Pre-preview
The LA Galaxy did not train Monday and offered no updates on David Beckham's left ankle injury. His status and whether he will play is likely to be a game day decision. You can view a preview of the sold-out match online here.Finally, Alexi Lalas has been railing against the LA Galaxy's schedule and whilst it definitely places the team at a disadvantage, it does seem rather late to protest. These comments needed to be made in January when MLS was salivating over the money they stood to make by back-loading the schedule and sending David Beckham and the team on a whistle-stop tour of America. Details here. Steve Davis at ESPN provides a more measured and objective view of how the Galaxy's season has gone awry.
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I LOVE DAVID BECKHAM
While Beckham the footballer is worth millions of dollars, Beckham as a commercial brand is worth tens of millions. His basic salary as a player for his new club is a comparatively modest six million dollars a year. The rest is made up from advertising contracts, sponsorship deals and profit sharing.
While there's no doubt that Los Angeles Galaxy has bought 32 year old Beckham the footballer to raise its profile and that of Major League Soccer in general, it's also invested in Beckham the brand. His previous club, Real Madrid, can testify to the success of that brand. The Spanish club made six hundred million dollars in marketing and commercial activities in the four years he played there, an increase in profits of one hundred and thirty seven per cent.
Already, his new American club has attracted an extra twenty million dollars in sponsorship. But the big question is can the Beckham brand be successfully exported from Europe to America? He's better known in Europe, Africa and Asia than in the United States where football, or soccer as it's called, is a poor relation to basketball, baseball and American football. And a recent survey among Americans reveals that David Beckham is more famous for being married to a member of the Spice Girl pop group than for his footballing exploits.
Andy Farrant, BBC Sports News Reporter
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