blogs.usatoday.com - 10/22/2008
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So David Beckham is off to play in Italy, on loan to AC Milan, from the Los Angeles Galaxy. Big whoop. With the first pitch of the World Series hours away, the NFL locomotive in full huff, Texas ranked No....
blinkx.com - 10/22/2008
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blinkx.com —
(from ITN Sport) David Beckham is expecting to
join AC Milan on a short-term 2009 winter loan,...
just after the conclusion of the Galaxy's 'Down Under' tour. --- Purpose is to maintain fitness and England squad readiness for WCQ; early this year, he trained with Arsenal during the MLS off-season...
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Video: GALAXY's David Beckham - winter loan [UPDATED]
web.mlsnet.com - 10/23/2008
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web.mlsnet.com —
(Press Release) MLSNet.com: The deal would allow Becks
to play for Milan during the MLS offseason and...
return to the Galaxy for the 2009 campaign. --- Fabio Capello last week stressed Beckham has a key role to play for the foreseeable future with England, as he looks to add to his 107 caps...
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GALAXY's David Beckham - winter loan [UPDATED]
youtube.com - 10/26/2008
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youtube.com —
(posted by LA Galaxy) David Beckham answers several
questions surrounding his pending short-term loan to AC Milan...
for training purposes, beginning in January 2009. --- Maintaining top fitness for England duty, including key World Cup Qualifiers, is one of his main reasons for not taking time off.
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Video: GALAXY's David Beckham on winter loan deal
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Beckham just another failed U.S. soccer experiment - Well done Lalas and Co!
The Far Post Report —
... on 22 Oct 2008 So David Beckham is off to play in Italy, on loan to AC Milan, from the Los Angeles Galaxy. Big whoop. Click here to read more ...
A few words on Beckham
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Before the great masses of soccer fans burn Tom Weir in effigy, let me say a few good words about him. Of all the people in the world you would choose as a fellow reporter to hang out with at the Olympics, he's among the very top of the list. He's also game for a good debate. Which is good, because in this case, he's quite wrong. First, let's dispense with the scrutiny of the Beckham family's motives. As mentioned in my cover story this summer, the celebrity gossip surrounding Mr. and Mrs. Beckham frequently hits the height of ...
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