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Video:  GALAXY's Beckham prepares for Serie A debut [UPDATED]
Video: GALAXY's Beckham prepares for Serie A debut [UPDATED]
(from SerieA.tv) Prior to his Serie A debut (which took place Sunday), David Beckham discusses this first week of his 2009 winter loan to AC Milan, and expectations with the Italian giants alongside other iconic soccer figures; also, his Galaxy deal (he is contracted to return to LA on March 8).
GALAXY's Beckham makes Serie A debut [UPDATED]
GALAXY's Beckham makes Serie A debut [UPDATED]
telegraph.co.uk — January 11 --- The Telegraph UK: Sunday night, David Beckham surprised just about everyone, including perhaps himself,... to last 89 minutes of a 2-2 draw with Roma and send a clear message to England manager Fabio Capello. --- His presence swelled the numbers in Rome’s 1960 Olympic Stadium to 55,000. (more) GALAXY's Beckham makes Serie A debut [UPDATED]
AC MILAN:  Beckham makes debut in friendly win...  [UPDATED]
AC MILAN: Beckham makes debut in friendly win... [UPDATED]
edition.cnn.com — (from CNN) Tuesday night, in a match which saw David Beckham make his debut for the Italians,... AC Milan capped their winter break training camp in Dubai by beating top German side SV Hamburg in a friendly. --- Beckham has signed a short-term loan deal and is set to return to LA Galaxy in March. (more) AC MILAN: Beckham makes debut in friendly win... [UPDATED]
GALAXY's Donovan makes Bundesliga debut [UPDATED]
GALAXY's Donovan makes Bundesliga debut [UPDATED]
goal.com — January 11 -- GOAL.com: On a two-month loan to Bayern Munich from the LA Galaxy, USMNT star... Landon Donovan made his presence felt throughout the match, nearly scoring on a half-volley in the 6th minute and forcing a diving save from the Al Jazeera keeper in the 25th minute. (more) GALAXY's Donovan makes Bundesliga debut [UPDATED]
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Here’s the Newest Beckham Galaxy Commercial from ESPN
The Offside — I’ve been reading about this commercial, and have seen the story board on several blogs, but here’s the real deal. It’s Madrid saying goodbye and LA saying hello. Some of the footage was apparently shot at the Galaxy-Crew game not so long ago. Look closely. You may see yourself. Plus it has some nice shots of Beckham in the new home kit. What do you think? (Thanks to dbfo at BigSoccer for the link.)

The Beckham ESPN Halftime Interview (Video)
The Offside — ... has been to In-N-Out Burger not once but TWICE in the last three days. And America is a huge country, and so patriotic. So says the Becks. But, interestingly, it did leave me feeling more positive about the game than I have in days. He doesn’t seem to be just mouthing the MLS rah rah that others have given him to say. He seems to believe it. Let’s hope the rest of us can soon too. Enjoy the video. (Thanks to Sara at http://davidbeckham.fans-online.com/ for posting this. You are the Beckham video goddess.) ...

Beckham Shares the Halo3 Love
Kickette — ... placed call to the paparazzi to ‘inform’ them of the photo op?  Has he learned nothing from Victoria and/or every other celeb in Los Angeles?  Random Beck stuff: we caught this video interview of David and Mia Hamm. Anyone else observing some awkward body language from Mia when in the presence of Sir Becks? Relax and work some cleavage for God’s sake, woman. What are you, a serious HOF athlete or something? Dayum. via David Beckham Fans Online & CDAN

David Beckham Breaks a Rib. Or not.
The Offside — ... due to things like journalistic integrity and not due to the fact that I was just moving slow this week.) But anyhoo. Becks! Broken rib! What a guy! Taking it for the team. Minor problem. It’s not true. It appears he was shaken, not stirred. Bruised, not broken. Damaged, not… Well, you get the picture. But he’s still a great guy. (And does anybody doubt that he would have played if it had been broken? That’s probably what the tabloid meant, right?) (Photo cheerfully pilfered from David Beckham fans online .) ...

MORE PHOTOS FROM BECKHAM'S ARMANI CAMPAIGN
This Is Extra Time — ... the big story for underwear." Did you hear that? Briefs are the new black! Moreover, the tighty-whities featured in the first ad released by Emporio Armani have caused the sale of similar briefs of all brands to go up by 50 per cent. FYI: We've got no clue why that caption is insisting that we look Becks in the eyes. A bit much to ask when he's got his legs open wider than those of a blitzed Britney Spears rolling up at Hyde. --- source: Sales up after Becks pants ad - David Beckham Fans Online Labels: david beckham , hot footballers ...

Beckham ready for the Clasico
DavidBeckham Net — ... game in Toronto. I've yet to play there. I hear it's a great atmosphere. I also know a few of the opposing players, since I have played with a couple and played against a few of the others. Galaxy and Chivas USA square off in the MLS Superclasico this Thursday at the Home Depot Center in Carson. The winner will sit atop of the Western Conference. The last L.A. derby was won by the Galaxy in a 5-2 romp a few weeks ago. source foxsports.com photo davidbeckham.fans-online.com

Thursday Catch-Up: Pali Blues in W-League Final & More
100 Percent Soccer — ... *Set your TiVo alert. David Beckham appears on the season opener of Sesame Street Aug. 22. Oh, and his latest pithy blog entry is here, too. But really check out the muppet (no, not Abel Xavier) with Elmo, ...

Monday Backpasses: When you have nothing good to say . . .
Unprofessional Foul — ... guy is awesome [Dirty Tackle] Graham Poll, Mr. Three Cards, comments on come refs from this past weekend [Daily Mail] Aidy Boothroyd, once everyone's favorite young English manager, out at Watford [BBC] Wayne Rooney, coming off a brace in Belarus, immediately went to gamble to keep his hot streak going. It didn't work. He lost over $100K in two hours [Mirror] And finally: The site LB has been visiting in his free time lately [fans-online]

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