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ESPNsoccernet - MLS - Galarcep: Beckham loan makes no sense for the Galaxy
ESPNsoccernet - MLS - Galarcep: Beckham loan makes no sense for the Galaxy
When is a loan deal not just a loan deal? When David Beckham is involved. Beckham's proposed move to AC Milan on a short loan deal has drawn plenty of scrutiny, seemingly more scrutiny than the fact that Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy will miss the MLS playoffs for a third straight season. The ...
Video:  GALAXY's David Beckham - winter loan [UPDATED]
Video: GALAXY's David Beckham - winter loan [UPDATED]
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... (more) Video: GALAXY's David Beckham - winter loan [UPDATED]
GALAXY's David Beckham - winter loan [UPDATED]
GALAXY's David Beckham - winter loan [UPDATED]
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... (more) GALAXY's David Beckham - winter loan [UPDATED]
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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. (more) Video: GALAXY's David Beckham on winter loan deal
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My take on the David Beckham loan drama
Soccer By Ives — The biggest MLS story heading into this weekend isn't the playoff race, which it should be, or even the Red Bulls drug fiasco, which has already become yesterday's news. The David Beckham/AC Milan loan move has become an international story that has turned just a bit messy as the Los Angeles Galaxy is left protesting a potential loan move that has little, if any, value for the club. I offered up my take on the Beckham loan saga for ESPN.com today and it boils down to me not really seeing the value in the move for the Galaxy. I think it could definitely help Beckham, and I think a younger player could benefit from a similar ...

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