(David Beckham was thrown into the air in celebration after his last professional match. Michael Regan/Getty Images) PARIS (AP) — Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham was finally overwhelmed and reduced to tears as he went out in a burst of fireworks and cheers Saturday in his final home game for Paris [...]
Soccer: Man United, Paris Saint-Germain hold championship parades
May 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Paris Saint Germain’s soccer players Ezequiel Lavezzi, left, David Beckham, centre,and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, celebrate as their bus rolls through the city. (Thibault Camus/Associated Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — In front of tens of thousands of flag-waving and chanting fans, Manchester United players and retiring manager Alex Ferguson paraded the Premier League trophy on an [...]
MLS Roundup: Galaxy beats Fire 4-0
March 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Mike Magee #18 of the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrates his goal in the first half with teammate A.J. DeLaGarza #20 against the Chicago Fire during the MLS match at The Home Depot Center on March 3, 2013 in Carson, California. (March 2, 2013 – Source: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images North America) CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Mike [...]
Soccer News and Notes: PSG finally gets its man in David Beckham in frenzied transfer season
February 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
David Beckham joins PSG less than two months after final MLS game with the L.A. Galaxy. Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images (PhatzRadio / SI) —- There aren’t that many surprise transfers anymore; the nature of the press, clubs leaking information and the rise of social media make secrets hard to keep. But there was genuine surprise Thursday, [...]
MLS Championship: Beckham wins 2nd MLS title, Galaxy beat Dynamo 3-1
December 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Landon Donovan celebrates his goal that broke a 1-1 tie in the MLS Cup, helping to give the Galaxy a second straight championship. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images) CARSON, Calif. (AP) — David Beckham stood on the podium with his three sons, an oversized Union Jack knotted around his Los Angeles Galaxy jersey. With a practiced lift [...]
Soccer: David Beckham ready for MLS finale, but will always be supporter
November 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
David Beckham of the LA Galaxy speaks to the media during his press conference after training for the 2012 MLS Cup at The Home Depot Center on November 29, 2012 in Carson, California. (Harry How/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Although David Beckham is leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy after Saturday’s Major League Soccer [...]
Soccer: Beckham says MLS Cup is his final game with Galaxy
November 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
David Beckham announces he is leaving the Galaxy after the MLS Cup Final..November 19, 2012..Job: 121119A2…MLS Playoffs 2012 – Western Conference Semifinals..LA Galaxy vs. San Jose Earthquakes..Earthquakes beat Galaxy, 1-0..The Home Depot Center, Carson, CA..November 4, 2012..Job: 121104A2..Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin.com..Pictured: David Beckham. (November 19, 2012 – Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin) LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Beckham will play [...]
MLS Playoffs: Galaxy, Dynamo to vie for MLS Cup
November 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Robbie Keane #7 of the Los Angeles Galaxy hoists the Western Conference Championship trophy after defeating the Seattle Sounders FC 2-1, winning the aggregate playoff 4-2 during Leg 2 of the Western Conference Championship at CenturyLink Field on November 18, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (November 17, 2012 – Source: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images North America) [...]
Soccer: Celtic sparkle catches rapper Snoop Dogg’s eye
November 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
(Reuters) – U.S. rapper Snoop Dogg says he would be ready to splash his cash and invest in Scottish soccer champions Celtic. The 41-year-old, who is as well known for his love of sport as he is his music and drugs busts, fell further in love with the Glasgow club after watching highlights of Celtic’s [...]
MLS Playoffs: Galaxy beat Whitecaps 2-1, advance in playoffs
November 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Lee Young-Pyo #12 of the Vancouver Whitecaps volleys a pass over Mike Magee #18 of the Los Angeles Galaxy in the first half during the MLS playoff match at The Home Depot Center on November 1, 2012 in Carson, California. (October 31, 2012 – Source: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images North America) CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Mike [...]
