One Controversy After Another!
Capello Keeps an Eye on Beckham
In what pundits are calling the “first hint” that Capello will include Beckham in the England squad against Switzerland, Capello had his fitness coach Massimo Neri (also from Real Madrid) contact Arsenal to check on David's fitness levels. While this is pure speculation, as Capello has made no official announcements, some view it as proof that Capello is considering Becks for the team. It's worth noting Capello is also monitoring the fitness of other players previously named to the team (and, it seems, a few who haven't yet), so he isn't as yet singling Beckham out. He is, however, paying attention to him, and that's an encouraging bit of news. Read more here.
He'd Move Heaven and Earth to Get Him
Sven Goran Eriksson went a bit further than merely speaking out on behalf of Beckham's century. He's now admitted he told David he'd “move heaven and earth” to sign the star to Manchester City. Considering David spent most of his career at Man Utd, a move to City would be incredibly controversial, making himself a one-man derby. There is precedent for such a move (Denis Law, Brian Kidd, Wyn Davies), but Eriksson admits it's highly unlikely Becks would return to play in the EPL:
“I can’t see him coming back here. I think he will finish his career in America.”
“He has a long contract and he is very keen to make football popular in America. And if anyone can do that it’s David.”
Read the whole story here .
The whole issue is, of course, a moot point; David has a 5 year contract with the Galaxy and Lalas has stated emphatically on a number of occasions that he is not for sale or loan.
They Want His Body
In oddball news, The Beverly Hills Institute of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery released their "Hollywood's Hottest Looks" survey on Thursday, compiling what their patients most request when they go under the knife. For men undergoing plastic surgery, Beckham's body was one of the most frequent requests. Find out more here.
Becks Not After Rap Stardom
In light of recent rumors that David will collaborate with Snoop Dogg on a rap song, David's publicist told blog The Celebrity Truth there is “no truth in that one”. More here.
Carbon Footprint Hoax
The reports widely circulating the Internet about David's alleged carbon footprint have been labeled—by the organization who supposedly calculated the footprint—as false. The flurry of criticism over his lifestyle (e.g. frequent air travel) has labeled Becks an environmental villain. Yet when contacted about the carbon footprint figures they were reported to have released, The Carbon Trust said they were "simply a hoax". More here.
"It's not an official brand."
A Chinese contraceptive company has caused a stir by attaching David's name to their best-selling condom, completely without his permission. This brief article explains the situation—I'll say no more in the interest of any underage readers. Click the link only if prepared for adult concepts.
Posted by Dina Ely, soccer editorial/commentary writer. Blog: Eleven Men
posted by Dina at 2:20 PM
9 Comments:
Great post Dina... full of good information and very well written.
8:53 PM
thanks dina
marie
10:23 PM
In the world of football, other footballer in the past have changed the team last concerns Ronaldo, before going to Real Madrid played nell'Inter, and then in 2006 went in Milan (Inter Milan are teams is the same city, but strong rival) I think that David will not ever at City, but when the season of MSL has pausing, could go on loan to a big club. The post said the real Capello is being viewed all, and DelNeri is his right arm .Ciao Loredana Samuele, Gabriel.Great post
11:13 PM
this is very very good article about David's trip to Africa with more facts and more David's quoats than in videos.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article3257241.ece
12:22 AM
On Times online is a vote for the future of captain England.Loredana
12:48 AM
Thanks Franco!! :D
6:50 AM
Smooth Thanks for the article on Times.I tried emotion. I would like the people know David, as he really is. Him is a very sensitive man and this is known by the bright smile and movements full of grace, when him caresses the childrens in Sierra Leone. Ciao Loredana, Samuele, Gabriel
11:58 AM
just read a couple of new articles that said Carpleo will not pick up Becks as he is serious concern about David's match fitness. I hope this is not true. I am so anxious to know the true story.
5:19 PM
Is anyone else out there gutted by press reports that capello is about to leave david out of his squad. I know its not official yet but i have a really bad feeling that this is true . A lot of these reports have come from the madrid based english press who in the past have tended to be right with the reports. I also think if this is true that it is so disrespectful that capellos so called inner circle have leaked this info to the press.I hope this will turn out to be incorrect but hold your head up david you will get that 100 cap in the end. I for one will not be watching the match if our becks is not called up. x x
8:30 AM
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