3/16/12
Galaxy and Herbalife agree on 10-year extension
The LA Galaxy and Herbalife have agreed on a 10-year-$44 million sponsorship contract extension that will keep the nutrition company as the MLS team's jersey sponsor. The Herbalife brand name will continue to be featured prominently across the front of the Galaxy's jersey as it has been since 2007.
3/8/12
David Beckham showered in Toronto
Every time David Beckham kicked a corner at Toronto’s Rogers Centre on Wednesday night he was showered in red and white streamers. And while it looked like playful obstruction during the L.A. Galaxy’s draw with Toronto FC in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League, Becks was not happy as he lifted armfuls of the stuff away from the ball.
The fans’ excitement crossed the line at the end of the game with Toronto desperately holding onto a 2-1 lead, Beckham walked to a corner to set up the Galaxy’s final scoring chance when he was hit with a beer can.
source I sports.nationalpost.com
The fans’ excitement crossed the line at the end of the game with Toronto desperately holding onto a 2-1 lead, Beckham walked to a corner to set up the Galaxy’s final scoring chance when he was hit with a beer can.
3/5/12
Arise Sir David Beckham (book)
Arise Sir David Beckham: Footballer, Celebrity, Legend - The Biography of Britain's Best Loved Sporting Icon traces David Beckham's incredible life starting from his early years playing for Manchester United at the age of 17 up to his present day success playing for Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy squad.
Beckham’s successes on the field—he is the only player to score a goal in three different World Cups—are only matched by his public accomplishments. Aside from his lauded marriage to Victoria Beckham, he is also known for his support for UNICEF, his work as a goodwill ambassador for the charity, and for founding soccer academies in both Los Angeles and London. Although an injury sadly thwarted his dream of playing in the 2010 Finals, his status is such that he traveled with the England team to South Africa to act as a mentor. This is the inspiring story of an extremely talented and devoted man’s rise to the top and the complete portrait of soccer’s golden boy.
Beckham’s successes on the field—he is the only player to score a goal in three different World Cups—are only matched by his public accomplishments. Aside from his lauded marriage to Victoria Beckham, he is also known for his support for UNICEF, his work as a goodwill ambassador for the charity, and for founding soccer academies in both Los Angeles and London. Although an injury sadly thwarted his dream of playing in the 2010 Finals, his status is such that he traveled with the England team to South Africa to act as a mentor. This is the inspiring story of an extremely talented and devoted man’s rise to the top and the complete portrait of soccer’s golden boy.
3/4/12
LA Galaxy win Desert Diamond Cup
The LA Galaxy finished the preseason the same way they ended 2011 season, winning a trophy.David Beckham and Landon Donovan didn't play for the Galaxy at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, but that didn't keep them from winning the final. After a scoreless draw in regulation, the game between the Galaxy and the New England Revolution went to a shootout, with the LA team winning 4-2 after five rounds.
In the third place match, Real Salt Lake beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 thanks to a first half goal by defender Chris Wingert.
3/3/12
London 2012 Olympics: David Beckham set for summer friendly with Great Britain
The Riverside Stadium has been identified as a potential venue for the games that the British Olympic Association and the Football Association, who are running the British sides at 2012, are planning, which will give valuable experience for the Olympic competition. Becks is expected to be among the three over-age players in Stuart Pearce’s squad of 18 players for the Olympic tournament, and the chance to see him play in the UK for the first time in two years.
source I telegraph.co.uk
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