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David Beckham debuts for AC Milan

Jeffdstuff — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:39:17 +0000

This ''David Beckham debut'' sure was better than the last one.

After making his highly anticipated debut with the Los Angeles Galaxy nearly two years ago, David Beckham was in the middle of yet another debut for an international football team and this time, he was with AC Milan, surprising football fans on how his ‘’new debut'’ turned out this time around.

You see, the last time David Beckham made his debut for a football team, it was with the Los Angeles Galaxy, fresh from his transfer from Real Madrid to the MLS. That one was more of a cameo appearance than a full-time playing appearance really, as Becks only played for 21 minutes as the L.A. Galaxy lost to D.C. United, 1-nil.

This time though, David Beckham was on the pitch for 89 minutes with AC Milan. He was solid too as he came up with probably one of the best performances he’s ever had since leaving Real Madrid for California.

AC Milan ended up with a 2-2 draw against AS Roma.

Beckham sure was fantastic. Although it does not compare with the performances he once had early in his career with Manchester United and Real Madrid, he was solid nevertheless. Hell, the guy was so good that he elicited boos from the AS Roma crowd as he exited the pitch in the 89th minute.

‘’I felt good in the game, very strong and I enjoyed it,'’ Beckham said. ‘’I enjoyed playing with these players and in this city.'’

AC Milan head coach Carlo Ancelotti initially said it would be difficult to start the former Man-U and Real Madrid star since the guy was inactive for the last two months. STILL, he had him lining up in his traditional spot on the right wing, leaving Mathieu Flamini and Massimo Ambrosini on the bench to...

Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid?

Jeffdstuff — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:33:15 +0000

Cristiano Ronaldo is on the brink of becoming the world’s most expensive player if he decides to take on Real Madrid’s generous offer.

Now that Cristiano Ronaldo’s stint in the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship is over after Portugal lost to Germany, he is now looking into a possible move from Old Trafford and the defending Champions League champions Manchester United, to Real Madrid and the Spanish Premiere League.

After failing to lead Portugal deeper into the Euro 2008 tournament, it seems that didn’t hurt his market value so to speak. Real Madrid still wants to land the fiery Portugese striker and after he captured both the English Premiership and the UEFA Champions League titles with Manchester United, Real Madrid is STILL willing to make him the highest paid football player in the world.

Zinedine Zidane, still the highest paid footballer after moving from Juventus to Real Madrid, agrees with his former club. He believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is worthy to break his own record breaking fee and the Portugese’s 3-2 loss to Germany should not slow down his bandwagon.

‘’He has had a great season, a league and Champions League winner, and I think the fact that he and Portugal got knocked out at the quarter-finals doesn’t mean anything because they were up against a great Germany team,'’ retired Zinedine Zidane said.

‘’It doesn’t say anything about the merits during the year. He is not scared of his new Real Madrid engagement and every time they wanted good players they got them. Now it depends on his personal plans, if he wants to...''

Barcelona FC: Favorites To Win Spanish Primera Liga Championships

Jeffdstuff — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 11:37:58 +0000

Oddsmakers are saying that Spanish Primera Liga giants Barcelona FC are the favorites to win the La Liga Championships this upcoming 2007-08 season. Barcelona is being given 4/5 odds as compared to 3/2 odds for current La Liga Champions Real Madrid. There are a number of things to consider why the odds are favoring Barcelona [...]

Manchester United: Is a Repeat Possible?

Jeffdstuff — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:36:45 +0000

After winning last season’s English Premier League Title, Manchester United are dead set on defending their crown, and manager Sir Alex Ferguson confesses that the Red Devils are gunning and ready. They’ve acquired 4 promising signings over the European summer. There’s midfielder Owen Hargreaves coming over from Bayern Munich. There’s Argentinian striker Carlos Tevez who [...]

Chelsea will play second fiddle to David Beckham

Jeffdstuff — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:00:43 +0000

Chelsea, one of the most popular teams in all of soccer, agrees to play second fiddle to David Beckham. Chelsea FC, the same team that became the 2007 FA Cup champions, and the same team that ruled the English Premiership for two years before Manchester United won this year’s Premiership title, agreed to let David [...]

Real Madrid will have David Beckham on Sunday

Jeffdstuff — Sun, 06 May 2007 08:35:16 +0000

It seems David Beckham just wanted time to fly until he joins the Los Angeles Galaxy in the United States. Let me explain, David Beckham was handed his 10th yellow card of the season when he was found guilty of, get this, ”wasting time” in the 74th minute of Real Madrid’s 4-1 bashing of Athletic [...]

Valencia, Real Madrid set sights on Spanish League and Champions League title

Jeffdstuff — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:06:11 +0000

With identical records in La Liga, Real Madrid and Valencia are tied for third position and fighting for a leg up to qualify for the Champions League in 2007-2008. Though conceding most of the headlines to Barcelona and Sevilla as of late, both Madrid and Valencia still have their sights set on the Spanish League [...]

Zinedine Zidane could join the MLS soon

Jeffdstuff — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:50:04 +0000

Zinedine Zidane, was the guy who cost France the 2006 FIFA World Cup title. He was also the same guy who gave Italian Marco Materazzi, a vicious head butt that ultimately ended his stint at the 2006 FIFA World Cup final. Well, Zinedine Zidane made the soccer headlines again and apparently, the French phenom is [...]

Primera Liga Odds: Tough January fixture for Barcelona

Jeffdstuff — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 01:13:34 +0000

Barcelona should be well rested after the Christmas break. Given their January fixture list, they need to be. Resuming their Primera Liga campaign three points behind leaders Sevilla but with a game in hand, the Catalans face seven games before the end of the month, starting with a tough trip to Getafe on Sunday. They [...]

3 club race for Spanish Primera Liga title?

Jeffdstuff — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:07:29 +0000

It’s halftime in the Spanish Primera Liga season, and the title race has come down to three clubs. Sevilla may be the “winter champion” going into the two-week winter break, but second-placed Barcelona may well have the broadest smile, while Real Madrid offers only an envious grimace from third. Sevilla ensured itself happy holidays with [...]