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11 ИЮЛЯ 2008 SuperClasico ДелаютЭто было игрой в игры как Галактика LA встречала Chivas США во втором SuperClasico сезона вчера вечером.
Спичка, в Домашнем Центре Депо, заканчивала 1-1 и листы обе групп tying для первого места на верхе Западной Конференции.
Ставка Razov достигала в первой половине для Chivas США с большим проходом с члена команды Sacha Kljestan. После нескольких несчастливых попыток в цели, Галактика Edson Buddle наконец equalised во вторую половину с большой целью через ноги хранителя Chivas Brad Guzan.
Но возбуждение не заканчивало там как группы продолженные, чтобы бороться с лидерством.
Грустно победившая цель избегала как групп так и конечная оценка заканчивали 1-1.
Hi everyone,
Well, it’s a great feeling to finish the two England games with six points and a good a start to World Cup 2010 qualification. Against Andorra I thought we played well enough and it was a professional performance from the team, but against Croatia last night it seemed everything just clicked into place. It was an amazing score line and everyone played brilliantly. To be honest, we owed the fans and ourselves that one, but to win 4-1 away to a team that has never lost a competitive match at home was as good as it gets.
I couldn’t have been happier for Theo Walcott, who scored a hat-trick. He’s still so young, but he played with no fear and scored three great goals. It was a great match for everyone, the manager, the team, and particularly the fans, who never stopped singing.
I now travel back to LA for our next match against Kansas City Wizards on Saturday. There are only seven games to go until the playoffs, but we’re only four points off third place, so if we can get a few wins we’ll definitely be in contention for a playoff place. Hopefully we can get that first win in Kansas.
That’s all for now.
Take care,
David
Hi everyone,
Well, after the England games I returned to LA at the end of last week and immediately set off with the Galaxy for the match against Kansas City Wizards on Saturday. Unfortunately we couldn’t get the result we wanted. It was a tough game for us and obviously no one likes losing, but we’re all determined to turn it around.
We’re working hard on the training pitch trying to get things right and I think it just needs a bit of luck during a game for things to turn in our favour.
There are only six games left for us to get a playoff place and we all know it’s going to be very tough, but it’s possible. Getting that first win will make us mentally stronger and give us the belief we need.
We play D.C United at home next and we’re at home in front of our own supporters who deserve a win and we hope as a team we can give them one come Saturday night.
Take care
David
Hi everyone,
Hope you’re all well.
There’s a lot to talk about this week so let’s start with last week’s game against Chicago Fire. I thought we played well in certain parts of the match, but unfortunately their players capitalised on the few bad spells we had and these are the moments that cost us. We’re running out of matches now so we need to pick ourselves up and win, starting this weekend against Columbus Crew.
Last Friday my wife Victoria and I were in New York on our time off. I have to say a big thank you to everybody that turned up at Macy’s - I was amazed how many people came out to see us, especially as it was a horrible day weather-wise. So thank you to all the people that stood in the rain for hours for the very warm welcome.
Nearer to England, I was honoured to be asked to present an award at the Pride of Britain awards last night. It’s great that people, who really make a difference in this world and are often unsung heroes, get the chance to shine. It was an absolute pleasure to meet Carl who won the Bravery Award. He performed an incredible act of bravery when he risked his life to save a complete stranger who collapsed onto a live railway line. If he hadn’t acted when he did, then the woman, who had fallen onto the track, would have been hit by a 100mph express train which was station bound minutes after she fell. He managed to find the strength and determination to lift the lady up onto the platform and get clear of the railway line himself 30 seconds before the high speed train zoomed through the station. Now we would all like to think if something like that happened we’d be able to help, but I have to say what Carl did was nothing short of amazing, so it was an honour to meet this incredibly brave teenager. He, and the other winners at the ceremony, are an inspiration to us all so a massive congratulations to everybody that won.
Take care,
David
Hi everyone,
Well, the match against Columbus Crew was always going to be a tough game. We knew how good they were as a team, and how well they are playing at the moment. They’ve already qualified for the playoffs and are full of confidence. Unfortunately we made a mistake right at the end of the first half and they scored. We had our chances though, which was good to see, we just didn't put them away. Obviously it’s another tough defeat for us, but at least we showed great character.
We’re still in a position where we can qualify for the playoffs, but it’s going to be very tough and everyone has to play at the top of their game in the remaining matches.
I’m away with England now, so I’ll miss the game against Colorado Rapids, but I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for the lads and hope we get the right result.
This is the first time the England lads have been together since the matches against Andorra and Croatia, and we'll take the confidence from those games and go for two positive results against Kazakhstan and Belarus
I’ll let you know how the matches go.
All the best,
David
Hi everyone,
Well, I’m still with England at the moment as we’ve a big game against Belarus tonight and, of course, we’ll be looking for another win. So far, things have gone well for us in the qualifying matches with three wins out of three and plenty of goals scored.
The match against Kazakhstan at the weekend was our first qualifier at Wembley and although we couldn’t break the team down in the first half I felt once we got the first goal we controlled the match. I think the expectation was that we’d win 5-0, but once we didn’t get the early goal it took a while to create the chances. In the end though, the result was a good one and we’re in a strong position in the table.
Obviously, I was pleased to get on the pitch and get involved. It’s one of the things that substitutes are for, to come on and create chances, so I was pleased that I was able to do that for the team.
Away from England, I was delighted that the Galaxy won on Sunday. Although I love playing for my country it’s hard when my club is playing when I’m away and I can’t contribute in some way. It was brilliant to see them win though and that means we’re still in with a chance of making the playoffs. Other results have to go our way but we’re not out of it yet, so well done to the team.
That’s all for now.
Take care,
David
Hi everybody,
Well, it’s job done as far as the England games go for this year. We’ve also set a record for an England team as we have never won our first four World Cup qualifying games in a row before. The great thing is the team are playing well again and without fear. We’re not just beating teams by the odd goal either, but winning comfortably and that kind of confidence we can take on into the rest of the qualifiers.
Last night’s game was one of our toughest matches. We didn’t know too much about the Belarus team, but we did know that they are a good passing side with great support. Everyone knew their job though and went out and played another great match. Although the result is always the most important thing, it’s great if you can entertain the fans as well and the manager has certainly got us playing good football.
The atmosphere was amazing and there’s such a feel-good factor around the squad that everyone wants to be involved.
Today I’m back in England at Wembley Stadium where I have just hosted a lunch for 200 kids to launch my new range of foods called GO3. The meals are designed to get busy families to eat healthier and more balanced diets. As a dad myself I know how hard it can be to get your kids to eat the right things and, obviously, as a footballer I also know that you need to eat the right things to perform well, so hopefully these foods will help families take small steps to be healthier.
I hope you all get a chance to try them out…
Best wishes,
David
David's Latest Blog
This was posted after the Belarus game. He discusses England's WC campaign thus far & the GO3 line:
Hi everybody,
Well, it’s job done as far as the England games go for this year. We’ve also set a record for an England team as we have never won our first four World Cup qualifying games in a row before. The great thing is the team are playing well again and without fear. We’re not just beating teams by the odd goal either, but winning comfortably and that kind of confidence we can take on into the rest of the qualifiers.
Last night’s game was one of our toughest matches. We didn’t know too much about the Belarus team, but we did know that they are a good passing side with great support. Everyone knew their job though and went out and played another great match. Although the result is always the most important thing, it’s great if you can entertain the fans as well and the manager has certainly got us playing good football.
The atmosphere was amazing and there’s such a feel-good factor around the squad that everyone wants to be involved.
Today I’m back in England at Wembley Stadium where I have just hosted a lunch for 200 kids to launch my new range of foods called GO3. The meals are designed to get busy families to eat healthier and more balanced diets. As a dad myself I know how hard it can be to get your kids to eat the right things and, obviously, as a footballer I also know that you need to eat the right things to perform well, so hopefully these foods will help families take small steps to be healthier.
I hope you all get a chance to try them out…
Best wishes,
David
Hi everyone,
Well, unfortunately the Galaxy won’t be playing in the playoffs this season. We tried our best, but maybe we lacked a bit of quality or luck when we really needed it. Going forward we haven’t struggled to score goals, but the fact is we did concede too many. That’s not a criticism of the defence though as I think we need to defend and attack as a team.
Obviously, I was disappointed to be suspended for the last game against Houston Dynamo. It was a tough match against the MLS winners of the past two seasons, but I thought the team worked hard and it was frustrating not to be able to play a part and try and help in some way.
On Monday the club held the Galaxy Foundation golf day, which helps raise money for the Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation and is dedicated in giving back to the community. I’m not really a golfer but it’s such a worthwhile day – I even managed to hit a few balls myself in the three-hole playoff with my Galaxy team-mate Alan Gordon. After the golf there was an auction to raise more money for the Foundation so it was a very productive day.
We have FC Dallas at the Home Depot Center on Sunday in our final game of the season and although it will, unfortunately, be our last in the MLS for this year, the whole team will want to put on a good performance to give the fans something positive to remember the season by.
Until next week…
David
On Monday the club held an event on Monday for the season ticket holders who come out to watch the Galaxy win, lose or draw. It was great to meet so many fans and spend time talking to them. They are incredibly passionate about the club and deserve success, which unfortunately we couldn’t give them this season, but they are positive about the future and hopefully next year we can really give them something to cheer about.
I know there’s been a lot of talk recently about the possibility of me joining AC Milan on loan in January during the MLS break. One of the reasons I want to train and play in Milan for a few months is the fact that the MLS season doesn't run as long as the European season and having played most of my career in Europe, my body has been trained and geared not to have that amount of time off. Obviously, I will be honoured to be given the chance to train and play with the likes of Ronaldinho and Kaka, but it also gives me the chance to keep my fitness up and carry that on for when I come back to the Galaxy for the new MLS season. Of course, nothing is confirmed yet, but there’s already been plenty of talk that I’ve bought a house out there and that I’m buying a jet, none of which is true. I will let you know when it happens.
Next season is an important one for the Galaxy. We haven’t been in the playoffs for three years now and for a team like LA Galaxy we all know that isn’t good enough. Bruce Arena will also have had the chance over the past few months to get used to the squad and, with his experience and previous success, he’ll want to make sure that we’re up there competing next year.
All the best
David
On Monday the club held an event on Monday for the season ticket holders who come out to watch the Galaxy win, lose or draw. It was great to meet so many fans and spend time talking to them. They are incredibly passionate about the club and deserve success, which unfortunately we couldn’t give them this season, but they are positive about the future and hopefully next year we can really give them something to cheer about.
I know there’s been a lot of talk recently about the possibility of me joining AC Milan on loan in January during the MLS break. One of the reasons I want to train and play in Milan for a few months is the fact that the MLS season doesn't run as long as the European season and having played most of my career in Europe, my body has been trained and geared not to have that amount of time off. Obviously, I will be honoured to be given the chance to train and play with the likes of Ronaldinho and Kaka, but it also gives me the chance to keep my fitness up and carry that on for when I come back to the Galaxy for the new MLS season. Of course, nothing is confirmed yet, but there’s already been plenty of talk that I’ve bought a house out there and that I’m buying a jet, none of which is true. I will let you know when it happens.
Next season is an important one for the Galaxy. We haven’t been in the playoffs for three years now and for a team like LA Galaxy we all know that isn’t good enough. Bruce Arena will also have had the chance over the past few months to get used to the squad and, with his experience and previous success, he’ll want to make sure that we’re up there competing next year.
All the best
David
Hi everyone,
Well, my loan move to AC Milan is now confirmed and I’m looking forward to joining up with the players in the New Year. I know some of them already, so I should have plenty of help settling in even though I’ll only be there for a couple of months. It’s important to me that I stay fit over the MLS close season, so training and playing in Italy will help me greatly. Last year I trained with Arsenal, which was great, but my loan in Milan means I can also play matches and, as every footballer knows there’s a difference between being fit and being match fit.
If everything goes well in Milan I’ll be in perfect condition when I return to the Galaxy for the start of the new MLS season. Things haven’t quite gone according to plan on the pitch, so I really want to hit the ground running next season as I want success for the Galaxy, as do the other players. It will be great to give the fans something to genuinely cheer about and I’m determined to come back after my loan and work hard to bring them a trophy.
Take care,
David
Hi everyone,
Well, although the MLS season is over for us, the Galaxy squad are still in training as we’re off to New Zealand next month to play against an Oceania All-Star team. This gives us some time together working on things without the pressure of a match every week and it’s good to spend some time together, with Bruce Arena also getting some time to put across his ideas. The training sessions have been really positive and great fun too. We work hard, but training has been really enjoyable. We know next month’s match is on a friendly, but it gives us a chance to put into practice the manager’s tactics and finish the year with a good result before everyone goes on their break.
I’m disappointed that we won’t be visiting Australia again, like we did last year, as it’s an incredibly beautiful country and I really enjoyed my last visit, but unfortunately the date of the proposed match was set during the players break with their families, which made it not possible for us to play. I look forward to going to Australia again soon.
Anyway, that’s all for now.
Take care,
David
On Wednesday DavidBeckham.com published his latest blog:
Hi everyone,
Well, as I’m sure you know by now, the England squad has been picked for the friendly against Germany and this time I’ve not made it. I’ve not played competitively for a few weeks and the manager wants players that are match fit in his squad. Although I’m still training with the Galaxy there’s nothing like playing matches and it’s really easy to lose that sharpness that you get with playing week in, week out.
Good luck to the squad though. I know it’s only a friendly, but it’s an away match and as everyone knows when it comes to England there are no friendlies against Germany!
The Galaxy squad and myself are now looking forward to travelling to New Zealand for the game next month. It’s our last match of the year so we’ll definitely want a good performance before the players go on their winter breaks.
That’s all for now.
Take care,
David
Hi everybody,
Well, it was brilliant to see England win in Berlin last week. Obviously, it was only a friendly but to win any game, especially against a team like Germany is always an incredible feeling. Well done to them.
On Saturday night I travelled to Las Vegas to see my friend Ricky Hatton win his boxing match against Paulie Malignaggi. It was a great spectacle and Ricky looked to be back in top form, winning in the 11th round. To be honest, he looked in control for most of the fight and it was great to see all his hard work and training pay off.
Speaking of training, the Galaxy are still training for the match in New Zealand next week. We’re all excited about going back there again and really want to finish the year with a bang.
That’s all for now.
Take care,
David
Hi everyone,
Well, the Galaxy have played their last match this year and now all the players head off on their winter breaks. We had a great trip to New Zealand and capped it all off with a strong performance against the Oceania All Stars. There are some very good players, who come from the Islands, so hopefully the match helped to raise the profile of some of these players and soccer in general over there.
As for the Galaxy, the result and clean sheet sends everyone off on a high and we’lldefinitely look to build on the confidence gained from this next year.
Obviously, while the rest of the squad take a well-earned rest I’ll be heading off to Italy to join up with AC Milan in the New Year, which I’m really looking forward to. It’s an exciting prospect and if it means that I’m at full fitness when the Galaxy get back together then I’ll be happy.
That’s all for now.
Take care,
David
Hi Everyone,
Merry Christmas!
Well, it’s been another amazing year.
I began 2008 by training with Arsenal to keep my fitness levels high and while I was back in England I was honoured to receive the Football Writers Tribute Award.
I also met the Prime Minister Gordon Brown and showed him around my Academy, which was a very proud moment for me and the coaching staff.
Next, as part of my UNICEF work, I visited Sierra Leone to try and highlight child mortality rates in the developing world. It was a very humbling experience, but an inspiring one.
Before the end of January I travelled to Brazil to announce The David Beckham World of Sport, which I hope will give Brazilian children the same access to top-class facilities and coaching as they get at my London and LA Academies.
After playing our pre-season friendlies in Hawaii and the Far East the MLS season got underway in March, but not before I was called up to the England squad for the first time under Fabio Capello. I still find it hard to believe that I won my 100th cap with England. It’s such an amazing honour that I am incredibly proud of and despite losing to France I will always remember the match in a positive light.
Unfortunately, we didn’t get a win in our first MLS match of the season either, but in our following game against San Jose Earthquakes I scored my first MLS goal, which was fantastic! Despite the win we just couldn’t get on a run of good results, even though we did top the Western Conference for a while, and our form suffered, so in the end we didn’t make the playoffs, which was disappointing.
As the year went on I continued to be called up to the England squads and although I didn’t start in all the games, I did get to captain the team again in the friendly against Trinidad & Tobago, which was a great honour. I’ve said before I’d never turn my back on England and as long as the manager wants me and feels I can do a job then I’m happy to be part of things and pass on my experience where needed.
Away from football, I was delighted to part of the Olympics handover ceremony in Beijing in August. I’m a keen supporter of the Olympics coming to London in 2012. It will have an incredible impact on the East of London and the country, it is definitely time we had the chance to host a global event again.
Now Christmas has arrived again and I’m really looking forward to spending time with my family and enjoying the holiday before I experience some time in Italy with AC Milan early next year and keep my fitness levels up before heading back to the Galaxy in time for the start of the 2009 MLS season in the spring.
So, I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Take care,
David
Hi everyone,
A very Happy New Year to you all.
Well, after enjoying Christmas with my family I travelled with them to Dubai to meet up with my new AC Milan team-mates at their training camp. It was great to finally work again as I’ve not trained since early December with the Galaxy and, as I’ve said before, my body is used to keeping fit throughout the winter.
It was a tough week of training, but I feel I’m improving my fitness everyday and although I knew some of the players already it gave me the opportunity to get to know the team better.
It was great to start against Hamburg and although it was only a friendly it felt brilliant to be back on the pitch. Obviously, I was a bit rusty after not playing for a while, but it was a good workout and I thought I did ok.
I’m now back in Italy with the team, training for our next Serie A match away to Roma on Sunday, which I’m really looking forward to. It's a big game to start off with.
I’ll let you know how things go over the coming weeks.
Take care,
David
Hi everybody,
Well, it was great to play my first match at the San Siro for Milan and start my second game in a row for the club.
Playing at the San Siro is always a special experience, so to make my home debut was a great feeling. To be honest I’ve had better games and as a team we didn’t play at our best, but we got the win, which was important as it kept us in touch with Juve and Inter, especially as results didn’t go their way. Of course, it would have been nice to get on the scoresheet, but their keeper made a good save. I’m just delighted to be playing and for the team to win, so I’ll keep working hard and hopefully play a part over the coming weeks.
We’ve two games in four days coming up, with Bologna on Sunday and then Genoa at home the following Wednesday, which should be a tough game as they’re only two points behind us in the league, so we’ll be looking for maximum points to put a bit of daylight between us.
Obviously there’s been plenty of talk about Kaka over the past week, but I’d just like to say I’m genuinely happy that he’s staying with Milan and I hope he will be here for a long time.
That’s all for now.
Take care,
David
Hi everyone,
Well, it’s been another good week at Milan. Obviously, to score a goal in only my third Serie A match was great and I’m definitely going to keep my shirt to mark the occasion, but I’m also pleased with the way we played, especially away from home and to come back from a goal down to win 4-1 shows the character and quality of the team.
We’re all working hard for each other and the results are showing. We’re still six points behind Inter, but our form is good, so we just want to keep going and see what happens.
We’re at home to Genoa tonight, who’re four points behind us, so the match is great opportunity to really push on, away from the chasing teams and try to catch the two teams above us. We’re confident and really looking forward to the game.
I’ll let you know how it goes.
Take care,
David
Hi everybody,
Well, we had another important result against Lazio on Sunday. It’s always tough to play away matches, so to win the match 3-0 is great for our confidence and it was also good for me personally to get a couple of assists. Of course, with Juve losing and Inter drawing their matches we’re up to second now, so we’ve got to keep it going starting with our next match against Reggina on Sunday.
I’ve just returned from Scotland, where Milan played Rangers in a friendly. It was a really good game and I think 2-2 was a fair result in the end. It was amazing to see 45,000 people turned up on such a cold night for the match, so I hope they were entertained. I played the first half and most of the squad got a chance to get involved in the game at some, so it proved to be a good workout for all of us.
That’s all for now.
Take care,
David
Hi everyone,
Well, we only managed a draw against Reggina at the weekend. To be honest, it’s a game we should have won really as we were playing at home and Reggina are bottom of Serie A, but credit to them, they played well and deserved the point.
It’s the San Siro derby on Sunday and I'm really looking forward to it. Inter are top at the moment, so we’ll need to be at our best to beat them and take another step closer to the top of Serie A, but I feel we have the quality to do so.
Obviously, I was delighted to get the call to join up with the England team for the friendly against Spain. I feel strong and fit and I believe I’ve played well during my time at Milan, so it’s great to join up with the England lads again.
Spain are the best team in the world at the moment and we know what a tough game it will be. Even if it is a friendly, we’ll still want the right result to keep the team pushing in the right direction under Fabio Capello. If I’m called upon to play I’ll give my all as I usually do. I love playing for England and it’s always a proud moment when I represent my country.
I’ll let you know how it goes.
Bye for now,
David
Hi everyone,
Well, the Milan derby was a great match to be involved in. The atmosphere in the stadium was incredible, one of the best I’ve experienced, but unfortunately the result didn’t go our way. We started quite well, but then found ourselves 2-0 down and although we did get back into the game again in the second-half, we couldn’t turn the match in our favour.
I was really disappointed to come off. I’d had a kick in the calf in the previous match against Reggina and then got another kick on the same calf, which was giving me trouble, so I had to stop playing. These things happen though, and despite the result it was amazing to be involved in my first Milan derby.
We travel to Germany next to play Werder Bremen in the UEFA Cup. I hope to play some part in the game if my injury clears up as it’ll be my first match in Europe for Milan. I’ll let you know how it goes.
That’s all for now.
Take care,
David
Hi everyone,
Well, the Milan derby was a great match to be involved in. The atmosphere in the stadium was incredible, one of the best I’ve experienced, but unfortunately the result didn’t go our way. We started quite well, but then found ourselves 2-0 down and although we did get back into the game again in the second-half, we couldn’t turn the match in our favour.
I was really disappointed to come off. I’d had a kick in the calf in the previous match against Reggina and then got another kick on the same calf, which was giving me trouble, so I had to stop playing. These things happen though, and despite the result it was amazing to be involved in my first Milan derby.
We travel to Germany next to play Werder Bremen in the UEFA Cup. I hope to play some part in the game if my injury clears up as it’ll be my first match in Europe for Milan. I’ll let you know how it goes.
That’s all for now.
Take care,
David
Hello everybody,
Well, it was good to get back to winning ways against Cagliari after the disappointment of losing the Milan derby.
Unfortunately, we're out of the UEFA Cup though. We didn't lose either game against Werder Bremen, but they're through on the away goals rule. It's another disappointment, but good to them.
On Tuesday I appeared at an adidas store in Milan to reveal the new Predator boot. It was a fantastic afternoon, made all the better by the amount of people that came along. Many thanks to those who turned up. I hope you had a good time.
We were away to Sampdoria on Sunday and didn't get the result we wanted. It's all about consistency at the moment, but things aren't quite going our way. We're back at home this weekend though, so we know what we need to do to get things going again.
That's all for now.
Take care,
David