NEW Gallery: Beckhams Leaving Claridges Hotel
According to rumours, David & Victoria went to the Claridges hotel and were horrified by the drunken, rowdy party they encounetered there. Newspapers (read: tabloids) said Becks & Posh headed straight for the door. We have photos of their rapid exit here.

Brown, Beckham back England’s 2018 World Cup bid

>WEMBLEY, England (AP) — David Beckham teamed up with Prime Minister Gordon Brown to launch England’s bid for the 2018 World Cup on Monday, saying that winning the right to host would be as satisfying as anything he’s accomplished on the field.

“It would be up there with winning (trophies) and the success I’ve had in my career because to be part of a successful bid, like I was with the Olympics, would be a huge honor,” the former England captain said. Read more…

BECKS’ PASSION PLAY FOR ENGLAND

AS football’s biggest global icon and success story, David Beckham’s fame and fortune know few limits. But he says helping bring the World Cup back to England in 2018 would rank right up there with all his glittering achievements.

Beckham yesterday provided his powerful presence for the launch of England’s 2018 bid – which fittingly commenced at Wembley Stadium, scene of England’s 1966 triumph.

And former England skipper Beckham said winning the right to stage the event would be as great as any of the medals he has won. Continue reading…


Beckham: Winning 2018 bid would mean the world to me

LONDON (AFP) — David Beckham admits helping England win the right to host the 2018 World Cup would mean as much as all the success he has enjoyed during his illustrious career.

Beckham has won the Champions League, six Premier League titles and two FA Cups with Manchester United as well as the Spanish title at Real Madrid.

The LA Galaxy midfielder, currently on loan at AC Milan, is also England’s most capped outfield player, has captained his country 59 times and played in two World Cups, with a third in South Africa next year a distinct possibility.

But even those impressive achievements would fade in comparison to playing a role in bringing the World Cup back to England for the first time in 52 years. Read more 0 lots of quotes in these!

David Beckham warns Chelsea to expect hairdryer treatment from Carlo Ancelotti

David Beckham has warned Chelsea that they can expect outbursts from Carlo Ancelotti similar to Sir Alex Ferguson’s infamous ‘hairdryer’ verbal attacks on players who do not perform.

“Ancelotti has a great presence, a great aura about him — all the top managers have that,” the England midfielder said. “He is a low-key, private person. But there is another side to him. While I have never had the ‘hairdryer’ type treatment from him, I have seen it from him.”

Ancellotti, whom Beckham has been playing under at Milan, is expected to become the new Chelsea manager this summer following the end of Guus Hiddink’s temporary tenure.

“When he wants to get his point across, believe me, he does it in no uncertain terms,” Beckham, who returned to London to launch England’s bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup, added. “He is a manager who commands and demands respect.”