David Beckham Interview
This morning's Sun has an Interview with David Beckham. Full Story is now available Online in four parts, Part one: David Beckham Interview Part two: My England Career is not finished Part three: I knew I'd win my Real place back and Part four: My big chance to say goodbye. Part's one and two also have some photos from David Beckham's new Adidas commercial (to be released March 6) I have added them to the photo gallery
There are many great quotes from Becks in the interview and you will want to read them all but here are just a few highlights
I hear every day that the game’s changed and that I couldn’t play for England again because I haven’t got the pace. But my game was never about pace.
My game was more than that. I was never a quick player and one who went past people. But, if you give me two yards, then I’ll put a ball into a box where people can score. That’s always been my game.
That’s why I still believe I can perform at a high level and that I’ve got three or four years left
I still watch every game wanting England to win. That’s the person I am. I’m friends with the players in the team and a lot of the staff.
I’m a football fan and an England fan and whether I’m picked or not that won’t change.
I would be stupid to think I can make it (soccer) as big as baseball, basketball and American Football. That is not going to happen .... probably half of America hasn't even heard of me.
I am not going there thinking I will change everything. My aim is to help the kids in America enjoy football, he said.
I'll be involved at the grassroots with kids from eight to 15, then taking them on at the end of that, trying to keep their interest going, as that's usually when they stop playing.
I had other offers from clubs in England and two big clubs in Italy. The Italian thing tempted me but this just seemed right.The Mirror is running a story this morning that McClaren is scared to recall Becks because he thinks he will look weak and that Becks chances of being named to the squad list are still very small. Full story here. On the bright side, even a tiny chance of a recall is an improvement on no chance and at least McClaren is having his decision placed under the microscope. The Mirror also mentions that although McClaren is travelling to Munich to see both David Beckham and Owen Hargreaves play, that Owen is now an injury doubt, details here
I always want a challenge. I'd played for Real Madrid and Manchester United at the top of European football for 15 years and I just sat back and decided I wanted a new challenge.
I know why people consider it semi-retirement - I've played at Real and United where the standard is a lot higher.
But I don't see it as semi-retirement. I see it as another challenge in my life and a step up.
People have criticised and asked why I've done it at such a young age. But it was important for me to be able to go there and still perform at a high level.
It's not just about my playing career though. It's about being an ambassador for the MLS and taking football to a different level in the States.
update - Todays training report and photos are online. The team received a visit from President Calderon today at training... I don't know what they did to deserve that ;-) Also here is video of yesterday's session. Have a good weekend
posted by rpm at 5:17 PM
8 Comments:
Anna, you are my angel! As you know, I had sworn off computers, but snuck back for a peek at your site--and there was exactly what I (probably many of us) have been waiting for, a word from Becks! GREAT quotes both for reading and hopefully to be quoted widely. Thanks again.
6:35 PM
he should have gone to italy, its a shame, of course he has his reasons but everyone can make the wrong choice, everyone.
11:57 PM
we can't know the best decision because we can't see the future! The one thing I will say is that I am a fan and I think he is a great player but he is dreaming if he thinks he can play for England after he goes to the US. He said himself people think I am semi-retiring because the standard was higher at Man U and RM, and that is the problem right there, they're not going to pick him for the England team when he doesn't play at the higher standard anymore. I would like to see him play, but McClaren excluded him when he was still a first team regular at RM, once he goes to the US he can never play for England again realistically. It's really obvious playing for England means the world to him, so that is the one thing that makes me wonder about this whole thing, why did he agree to a contract that meant he would have no realistic chance of playing for England once he moved across the pond? Anyway I hope he gets recalled for the squad to face Israel, long shot tho.
4:41 AM
Anna, saw the full interview with Sepp Blatter on CNN regarding David Beckham...he said nothing but good things about Beckham's move to L.A. :)
Marie
5:24 AM
Hi Syd,
I've wondered whether he's been regretting his decision during the past few weeks. Good to see him positive as usual in interview. It's his optimism that allows him to keep surprising even his biggest fans, but you are right, we can never know whether it will bear fruit.
Anyway, not sure there was right move for him in Europe. Fair enough that he would want to make sure club could offer enough of what he was looking for in day job after bench and politics at Madrid, and before relocating family for short-term contract. Then a look at how much it would really improve his odds of return to England squad. And I agree those sadly don't look good at this point.
Either way, I too will always remain a fan, will miss seeing him play his best against the best, and hope along with everyone else that he gets a few more England hats before he leaves for States!
Do I recall that you are going to Old Trafford 13 March? I am getting very jealous...
8:01 AM
huh,, when were the newest pictures of becks taking??
9:55 AM
Sorry, the latest pics I added to the gallery are from Tuesday Feb 27 - Becks gave out some football shirts at the local park. I will do another post for today shortly but I was waiting for the squad list lol but is a home game so I shouldn't have been :)
10:29 AM
I hope he gets to play for England but I think McClaren will always come up with some excuse and I think David knows this and so he said the things he say to really let people know about the situation but he still doesn't think change will come to McClaren. I think if David think anyway the coach will reconsider then he will be quiet and wait as he did with Capello. I think he speaks because he knows McClaren will never be fair and so he reminds everyone he is wanting to play! ha ha ha my theoreticals :)))
I love him and his family so much they are such wonderful family!
4:10 PM
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