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David Beckham selected for MLS All-Star game

July 11th 2008 06:20

Beckham strikes a pose

England and LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has been selected for the annual MLS All-Star Game for the first time since his arrival in the US to be played against some familiar opponents - English Premier League club West Ham United - on July 24 in Toronto.

Joining the ex-Real Madrid star is LA Galaxy teammate Landon Donovan, Chicago Fire playmaker Cuauhtémoc Blanco, and New England Revolution defender Michael Parkhurst, midfielder Shalrie Joseph and goalkeeper Matt Reis.

The 2008 MLS All-Star First XI
Goalkeeper: Matt Reis (New England Revolution)

Defenders: Jimmy Conrad (Kansas City Wizards), Frankie Hejduk (Columbus Crew), Michael Parkhurst (New England Revolution)

Midfielders: David Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy), Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Chicago Fire), Shalrie Joseph (New England Revolution), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew)

Forwards: Kenny Cooper (FC Dallas), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy)

The First XI received the most votes at their respective positions from four groups - fans, players, media and coaches/general managers but Beckham was not the first player in aggregate voting - that honour when to his LA Galaxy teammate and striker Landon Donovan who led all players in combined voting, followed closely by Beckham and Chicago Fire playmaker Cuauhtémoc Blanco.

Not surprisingly, Beckham got the most votes from fans but regardless of the fan's votes, it would have been hard to imagine his exclusion from the All-Star game given his stature in both the MLS (as a player and ambassador) and the world game.

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Beckham scores 70-yard goal

May 26th 2008 06:50

David Beckham in action for the LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy captain David Beckham repeated a feat he first achieved almost 12 years ago by scoring a goal from inside his own half in the Galaxy's 3-1 over Kansas City Wizards in the MLS overnight.

In the opening game of the season way back in 1996, Becks made headlines for chipping Wimbledon goalkeeper Neil Sullivan - who was off his line - with a shot just inside the Manchester United half which launched the career of the then youngster.

Almost twelve years later and now plying his trade in the US, Beckham repeated his audacious effort - this time from at least 60 yards out - with a goal into that flew into an empty net much to the delight of the crowd and teammates.

An awe-struck Chris Klein said he was amazed but not surprised: "It's one thing to be aware enough to realize that Kevin Hartman was up the field, it's another thing to be on our half of the field, and strike a ball as clean as [Beckham] does,"

"He does it 10, 15 times a day anyway, so no one's really surprised, but it was still a brilliant goal."

The long-range effort was Beckham's fourth goal of the season and his team now sits atop the Western Conference with their second straight win.

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David Beckham recalled to England squad

March 21st 2008 04:45

Becks in a recent match for the Galaxy

Former England captain David Beckham has been recalled to the England squad to play France next week. This is first call up since new manager Fabio Capello took over the reigns of the England national team from the sacked Steve McLaren.

The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder has been included in the provisional 30-man squad named by the coach which will then be reduced to a final group of 23 players on Saturday night.

Beckham, who is currently on 99 caps, was omitted from Capello's first squad in February's 2-1 friendly win over Switzerland due to the US off-season which meant the former Real Madrid midfielder was lacking match fitness despite being invited to train with the Gunners by boss Arsene Wenger.

With the MLS now back in pre-season, Becks has had a handful of 90 minute games for his club on their South Asia tour including a friendly against fellow MLS side Dallas where he was watched by assistant coach Franco Baldini. Staying true to his word that the midfield star would earn a recall when playing well and match fit, Capello recalled the man nicknamed 'Goldenballs' for the international friendly against France.

The star player will now have the chance of winning his 100th cap for his country - an achievement the player has longed for and probably would have surpassed by now had it not been for injuries and former manager Steve McLaren's decision to banish him into the wilderness.

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David Beckham trains with Arsenal

January 8th 2008 05:45

LA Galaxy midfielder and global footballing icon, David Beckham, recently took part in his first training session with English giants Arsenal after accepting an offer from Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to train with the London club during the MLS off-season

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Beckham bends a free-kick against Sydney FC

November 28th 2007 06:00

For those of you that have been living under a rock, full-time celebrity and some-time footballer David Beckham has been in Australia for the past week in preparation for the exhibition match between his club side LA Galaxy and A-League's Sydney FC

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David Beckham faces another lengthy spell on the sidelines

August 31st 2007 05:30

Beckham: Down and out

It appears the round trip around the world coupled with playing a handful of tough matches with an ankle at less than 100% has finally caught up with the 32 year-old David Beckham

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David Beckham scores on first start for LA Galaxy

August 17th 2007 05:27

Former England captain David Beckham scored in his first start for his new club - the LA Galaxy - against DC United in the Superliga competition

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David Beckham models the new LA Galaxy away kit

July 26th 2007 05:46

There was no way MLS side LA Galaxy would waste the opportunity of updating their away kit to coincide with the arrival of superstar David Beckham and here it is

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LA Galaxy home kit 2007

July 25th 2007 05:30

While David Beckham signalled his arrival in US Major League Soccer with a 16-minute appearance for LA Galaxy against Chelsea over the weekend, the club's marketing division has switched on the turbocharger with Beckham plastered all over the official website (which has received a make-over) and club merchandise

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