 Beckham's future to be resolved on Friday? |
 Feb 18 2009, 12:05 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali  Group: Moderators Posts: 2,700 Joined: 22-October 05 From: US of A Member No.: 703  |
AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has said that he expects David Beckham's future to be decided on Friday.
Beckham is less than halfway through a five-year contract with Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy franchise, but is currently on loan to the Serie A giants and has said he wants to remain in Italy permanently. The MLS set a deadline of last Friday for an agreement to be reached for the 33-year-old to complete a full transfer, but with no deal done, the Galaxy have insisted that Beckham should return to L.A. for pre-season training on March 9 as per the terms of his two-month loan deal. However, Milan are still confident of reaching a deal and talks are expected to resume later this week. "There is still a bit of distance but Friday could be the decisive day for Beckham," Galliani told reporters as Milan flew out for Wednesday's UEFA Cup clash at Werder Bremen. Beckham, who has recovered from a minor hamstring injury, travelled with the Milan squad. Galliani added: ''We are negotiating and trying to resolve the problem. Between our offer and their (the Galaxy's) request there is still a margin but the will of the player is to remain. We will have to wait and see how this situation develops - there is still time.'' Various figures have been bandied about in the media after Milan's opening offer of €5m ($6.3m) was turned down. Milan-based sports paper Gazzetta dello Sport report that the Galaxy want €10m - double what the Serie A club has offered to date. Beckham, who has impressed during his performances in Serie A - scoring twice and setting up two goals - does not believe Sunday's 2-1 defeat in the Milan derby will hurt his chances of a permanent transfer despite the loss leaving the Rossoneri 11 points behind Inter Milan in third place in the standings. ''I am disappointed because our hopes of winning the Scudetto are truly minimal,'' said Beckham. ''But this doesn't alter our plans. I know that Milan want me until the end of the season.'' |
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Feb 18 2009, 12:06 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Moderators Posts: 2,700 Joined: 22-October 05 From: US of A Member No.: 703 |
yay! another friday deadline!
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Feb 18 2009, 12:21 AM
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Primavera  Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
Couldn't he resolve the problem by the last deadline? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I can see this transfer saga being dragged until August!
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Feb 18 2009, 09:22 AM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
Boy, I'd sure like it more if they told us which 'Friday' they are talking about. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif)
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Feb 21 2009, 12:12 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Moderators Posts: 2,700 Joined: 22-October 05 From: US of A Member No.: 703 |
so...it's Friday...
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Feb 21 2009, 01:22 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
It's Saturday here and in Italy.. total rubbish again from Galliani.
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Feb 23 2009, 07:13 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,627 Joined: 19-April 06 Member No.: 1,660 |
hey kurt, how much do you think young and agbonlahor go for if we bought them as a package. i mean 10 million should be wonders for a mid table club like aston villa. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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Feb 24 2009, 05:14 AM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 315 Joined: 1-February 09 From: The Northern Tundra Member No.: 6,201 |
QUOTE (acid911 @ Feb 18 2009, 03:22 AM)  Boy, I'd sure like it more if they told us which 'Friday' they are talking about. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) You're right something doesn't seem right about this 'Friday' business. Also don't they know you never do business deals on a Friday? |
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Feb 24 2009, 12:18 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (Ro Rossonera @ Feb 24 2009, 06:14 AM) Also don't they know you never do business deals on a Friday? Because... ? |
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Feb 24 2009, 08:01 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 315 Joined: 1-February 09 From: The Northern Tundra Member No.: 6,201 |
I guess it's just one of our crazy town superstitions? We've always been told don't start a job or make a business deal on a Friday because it's bad luck.
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Feb 26 2009, 04:39 AM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,627 Joined: 19-April 06 Member No.: 1,660 |
heard of "friday" the thirteenth! friday is also the day kaladze goes to work to get playing time hahah (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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Feb 27 2009, 01:27 AM
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When is this fcking circus going to be dealt with? is he staying, is he going?
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Feb 27 2009, 03:51 AM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,627 Joined: 19-April 06 Member No.: 1,660 |
he should go. We dont need him for next season. We need a new perspective on football. Under a new coach he probably will not play.
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Feb 27 2009, 06:21 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
Hope we don't sign him.
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Feb 27 2009, 06:25 PM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
I don't think he's ALL that necessary for next season (this season, considering our injury situation he'd be nice to have around!). But I'd feel sorry for him if he had to leave. He's been nothing but good for us, and he put his neck on the line, when he said he'd rather stay with Milan. LA will hate him if he returns.
And a footballer of his calibre doesn't deserve it. It's kinda like Michelangelo making a living off painting fences- for twice the money..but a fence is a fence. |
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Feb 27 2009, 06:37 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Feb 27 2009, 07:25 PM) And a footballer of his calibre doesn't deserve it. It's kinda like Michelangelo making a living off painting fences- for twice the money..but a fence is a fence. It was his choice... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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Feb 27 2009, 07:01 PM
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QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Feb 27 2009, 11:25 AM) I don't think he's ALL that necessary for next season (this season, considering our injury situation he'd be nice to have around!). But I'd feel sorry for him if he had to leave. He's been nothing but good for us, and he put his neck on the line, when he said he'd rather stay with Milan. LA will hate him if he returns. American fans won't care...they'll still come out in droves to watch him play |
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Feb 27 2009, 09:12 PM
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QUOTE (Warchant @ Feb 27 2009, 12:01 PM) American fans won't care...they'll still come out in droves to watch him play yup! Watch when he returns people will be begging for him and tom cruise in a photo. |
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Feb 27 2009, 10:10 PM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 17-July 06 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 2,128 |
he should just go...we've suffered enough..If he knows wats good for himself and whats good for milan that the fans he should leave...Beckham go pls go!!!
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Feb 27 2009, 10:26 PM
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QUOTE (gal_kenny @ Feb 27 2009, 03:10 PM) he should just go...we've suffered enough..If he knows wats good for himself and whats good for milan that the fans he should leave...Beckham go pls go!!! yeah hes already 33. He was good for the loan period. We should give him a good send off. |
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Feb 28 2009, 01:05 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
We should retired the number 32 and announce his last day in Milan, "Beckham Day", a national holiday for the region. He should also be given the key to the City.
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Feb 28 2009, 01:11 AM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Feb 28 2009, 02:05 AM) We should retired the number 32 and announce his last day in Milan, "Beckham Day", a national holiday for the region. He should also be given the key to the City. Or! we won't do any of that and you'll have to start watching the American league if you want to watch him fanboy! |
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Feb 28 2009, 01:46 AM
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QUOTE (dst @ Feb 28 2009, 12:11 AM) Or! we won't do any of that and you'll have to start watching the American league if you want to watch him fanboy! OR! I could watch the 2010 World Cup.. somewhere you won't be seeing Maldini! You forced my hand, I had to retaliate! |
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Feb 28 2009, 03:37 AM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Feb 27 2009, 06:46 PM) OR! I could watch the 2010 World Cup.. somewhere you won't be seeing Maldini! You forced my hand, I had to retaliate! ouch ouch ouch.... that hurts. But he has no place in the wc 2010. Unless winning the wc is not italy's goal. |
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Feb 28 2009, 02:18 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Feb 28 2009, 02:46 AM) OR! I could watch the 2010 World Cup.. somewhere you won't be seeing Maldini! Oh... England will qualify this time? |
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Feb 28 2009, 03:47 PM
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QUOTE (dst @ Feb 28 2009, 01:18 PM) Oh... England will qualify this time? You say that like we've missed a World Cup lately! Of course we'll qualify.. well, a convincing win in our hardest game of the qualifiers, I should think we'll qualify. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
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Feb 28 2009, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Feb 28 2009, 04:47 PM) You say that like we've missed a World Cup lately! Of course we'll qualify.. well, a convincing win in our hardest game of the qualifiers, I should think we'll qualify. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) You were owned, admit it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Feb 28 2009, 04:09 PM
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QUOTE (dst @ Feb 28 2009, 03:02 PM) You were owned, admit it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I was not! We have not failed to make a World Cup since I've started watching International football, get your facts right! |
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Feb 28 2009, 05:03 PM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Feb 28 2009, 05:09 PM) I was not! We have not failed to make a World Cup since I've started watching International football, get your facts right! Yeah yeah OK! |
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Feb 28 2009, 05:32 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 315 Joined: 1-February 09 From: The Northern Tundra Member No.: 6,201 |
QUOTE (dst @ Feb 28 2009, 08:18 AM) Oh... England will qualify this time? ohh...good one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Feb 28 2009, 05:53 PM
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In my aspect, i'll prefer to see Ashley young or Lennon than Beckham...
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Mar 2 2009, 03:53 PM
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Beckham has been horrendous since the Derby. If he is permanently signed then someone needs to be shot
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Mar 2 2009, 10:35 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE Milan closer to Becks deal Monday 2 March, 2009 There are reports that Milan and Los Angeles Galaxy have agreed a deal to allow David Beckham to stay at San Siro until the end of the season. Beckham has prospered on loan in Serie A and is determined to stay with Milan when his loan expires next week. The two clubs have been discussing a permanent move, but talks seem to have stalled over the fee. Los Angeles Galaxy allegedly want £10m for Beckham's permanent signature, but Milan will only offer £5m. However, the latest reports in Italy suggest that an arrangement will be reached that will allow Beckham to stay with Milan until the end of the current campaign. “The negotiations are progressing,” Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani confirmed on the Milan Channel. “I'm hoping we will be able to get Beckham to stay here on loan until June 30. “Then he would be able to return to Los Angeles and come back here in January. It's a complicated deal, but we believe in it.” An official statement is expected soon and the final decision will be announced on March 7. ::channel4:: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) WHAT? Behold... the greatest show on Earth is in town... it's Galliani's circus AAA CCC MILLAAAAAAAAAAANNNN!!! We can't be seriously trying to make such a deal! That's... damn it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) This post has been edited by dst: Mar 2 2009, 10:35 PM |
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Mar 2 2009, 10:37 PM
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QUOTE (dst @ Mar 2 2009, 03:35 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) WHAT? Behold... the greatest show on Earth is in town... it's Galliani's circus AAA CCC MILLAAAAAAAAAAANNNN!!! We can't be seriously trying to make such a deal! That's... damn it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) If were in uefa cup next season i think milan will be sold to sheiks. At the rate things are going someone will have to be made a scapegoat. either carlo or berlu or players This post has been edited by Bluesummers: Mar 2 2009, 10:45 PM |
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Mar 3 2009, 12:25 AM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 315 Joined: 1-February 09 From: The Northern Tundra Member No.: 6,201 |
Ro and her critter are not pleased about these developments (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Mar 3 2009, 12:32 AM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
Ohdear. Fishdoll isn't sure he'd like to confront an angry Ro-Critter. Just look at those long and sharp teeth!
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Mar 3 2009, 01:32 AM
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Dida per sempre Group: Full Members Posts: 4,198 Joined: 25-February 07 From: St. Francis Member No.: 3,563 |
If this "time-share" agreement we supposedly have with the Galaxy becomes reality, I swear someone in management should be shot at.
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Mar 3 2009, 01:51 AM
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QUOTE (MizNelson @ Mar 2 2009, 06:32 PM) If this "time-share" agreement we supposedly have with the Galaxy becomes reality, I swear someone in management should be shot at. will you do the honors? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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Mar 3 2009, 01:10 PM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
I couldn't care less about next season. But we need him this season. Unless we'd like to see Senderos/Bonera play in the midfield as well.
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Mar 3 2009, 07:59 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 315 Joined: 1-February 09 From: The Northern Tundra Member No.: 6,201 |
QUOTE (Tennie @ Mar 2 2009, 06:32 PM) Ohdear. Fishdoll isn't sure he'd like to confront an angry Ro-Critter. Just look at those long and sharp teeth! Fishdoll doesn't have anything to worry about right now...but Galliani and Co sure do |
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Mar 4 2009, 05:20 AM
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Here in Los Angeles we're upset with Beckham. It's the beginning of our season and he's being a distraction from thousands of miles away. I wrote an article about how us Galaxy fans are going to react when he comes back. Feel free to pass this on to your AC Milan network of friends.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4823727_beckham-re...les-galaxy.html |
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Mar 4 2009, 06:48 AM
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QUOTE I personally blame David Beckham for the decline of the Los Angeles Galaxy and the stagnation of the MLS in general. I think this bit is a bit harsh. It seems Landon Donovan is without blame in all of this, even though he went off to Europe as well. Is it Beckhams fault that Milan want to keep him? Not really. He's certainly raised the profile of football in the US, but some people didn't know what to expect from him and raised his expectations to an impossible level. I have one or two friend in alifornia who autmatically assumed that since Beckham is a great footballer, he was going to score stupid amounts of goals in every single game. 1 man doesn't make a team. |
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Mar 4 2009, 07:11 AM
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QUOTE Is it Beckhams fault that Milan want to keep him? I think Beckham wants to stay just as much! in fact I think Beckham needs Milan more than the other way around. |
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Mar 4 2009, 07:17 AM
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QUOTE (Zed.D @ Mar 4 2009, 06:11 AM) I think Beckham wants to stay just as much! in fact I think Beckham needs Milan more than the other way around. I'm not sure about that to be honest. Beckham has all the money in the World and could easily move back to the Premier League if he's that desperate for first team football. The only reason he joined Milan was to stay in Fabio's plans while the MLS season was over, he doesn't 'need' Milan anymore. |
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Mar 4 2009, 07:39 AM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Mar 3 2009, 10:17 PM) Beckham has all the money in the World and could easily move back to the Premier League if he's that desperate for first team football. The only reason he joined Milan was to stay in Fabio's plans while the MLS season was over, he doesn't 'need' Milan anymore. Exactly. Milan will not be serious about change as long as their fetish for used-up thirtysomethings continues. |
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Mar 4 2009, 09:13 AM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Mar 4 2009, 12:18 PM) I think this bit is a bit harsh. It seems Landon Donovan is without blame in all of this, even though he went off to Europe as well. Is it Beckhams fault that Milan want to keep him? Not really. He's certainly raised the profile of football in the US, but some people didn't know what to expect from him and raised his expectations to an impossible level. I have one or two friend in alifornia who autmatically assumed that since Beckham is a great footballer, he was going to score stupid amounts of goals in every single game. 1 man doesn't make a team. They're called smarter friends. If you look around hard enough, you can usually find a few. And where the hell is Alifornia, sounds like some place out of LOTR. |
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Mar 4 2009, 06:15 PM
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QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Mar 4 2009, 08:13 AM) They're called smarter friends. If you look around hard enough, you can usually find a few. And where the hell is Alifornia, sounds like some place out of LOTR. The keyboard mis-spelled it, not me! |
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Mar 5 2009, 05:29 AM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
And you blame Carlo for not taking responsibility. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Hypocrite!
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Mar 6 2009, 03:36 PM
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It seems Becks is allowed to stay with us until the end of the season when he will go back to Galaxy and finish their season with them. He will then be able to come back to Milan in december for free. Apparently he has also taken a massive pay cut.
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Mar 6 2009, 05:32 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 315 Joined: 1-February 09 From: The Northern Tundra Member No.: 6,201 |
Now is the time where I pack critter, in his critter taxi, and we head to Milanello where I will then unleash him to reek havoc on fester (Galliani) ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) If I'm gone for a while you'll know why
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Mar 6 2009, 09:19 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 5,148 Joined: 5-October 05 From: Bristol Member No.: 558 |
QUOTE (Ro Rossonera @ Mar 6 2009, 04:32 PM) Now is the time where I pack critter, in his critter taxi, and we head to Milanello where I will then unleash him to reek havoc on fester (Galliani) ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) If I'm gone for a while you'll know why Becks isn't our worst player though, if the rest of the team showed as much spirit as he does then we wouldn't be in our current position. |
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Mar 6 2009, 09:23 PM
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So, is he staying?
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Mar 6 2009, 09:27 PM
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QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Mar 6 2009, 02:19 PM) Becks isn't our worst player though, if the rest of the team showed as much spirit as he does then we wouldn't be in our current position. +1 |
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Mar 6 2009, 10:59 PM
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QUOTE (I_Rossoneri @ Mar 6 2009, 03:19 PM) Becks isn't our worst player though, if the rest of the team showed as much spirit as he does then we wouldn't be in our current position. Never said it was JUST about Beckham did I? Just that it makes me want to do it more now...plus since the derby what has he really done for us?? |
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Mar 6 2009, 11:05 PM
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QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Mar 6 2009, 08:23 PM) So, is he staying? yea he will stay here till june then go back to la in jan 2010 he will return to milan that is what sky sports and gallaini said ( likely to happen) |
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Mar 8 2009, 02:51 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Moderators Posts: 2,700 Joined: 22-October 05 From: US of A Member No.: 703 |
LOS ANGELES (AP) - David Beckham will remain on loan with AC Milan for the remainder of the season.
The Los Angeles Galaxy announced late Saturday that it had struck a "multimillion dollar deal" to enable the former England captain to remain with the Italian Serie A club until the season ends, then return to the Galaxy in July. The Galaxy had sought $10 million for the outright purchase of Beckham, but Milan officials had offered $3 million. The two sides were negotiating for weeks and reached agreement on the loan extension hours before it was due to expire after Milan's game with Atalanta on Sunday. "I'm really grateful to the L.A. Galaxy and AC Milan for making this dream deal happen," Beckham said in the statement. "It allows me to play for AC Milan and the L.A. Galaxy in the same year, and also to continue my commitment to develop soccer in the United States, which is something I am passionate about." The announcement came three weeks after Major League Soccer's Feb. 13 deadline to resolve the situation. "Much has been written and said but all along it has been our intention to keep David Beckham as a member of the Los Angeles Galaxy," Galaxy president and chief executive Tim Leiweke said in the statement. "We are pleased he is returning and at the same time, we feel it is important to allow him to finish his run in Milan, as it has been a remarkable run." The 33-year-old Beckham repeatedly said he wanted to stay with Milan to improve his chances of making England's team for next year's World Cup and described his experience there as "incredible." Beckham has a five-year contract with MLS worth $32.5 million, and it includes a clause that would allow him to leave at the end of this year. The Galaxy opens the MLS season on March 22. Beckham won't become eligible to play in league games until the international transfer window reopens on July 15. That means Beckham's first game with the Galaxy will be July 16 against the New York Red Bulls, which will be moved up two days from its original date on the league schedule. The change is necessary to accommodate another part of the deal, an exhibition between Milan and the Galaxy in Los Angeles on July 19. Beckham won't count against the Galaxy's 20-man senior roster until he returns to the club in July, nor will he count against the club's salary budget until his return. "I am confident that his presence will strengthen our roster in the last half of the season as we push for a playoff position," coach Bruce Arena said in the statement. In a move to accommodate fans who endured the back-and-forth speculation on Beckham's future in Los Angeles, the team said it will cut ticket prices by an average of 10 percent. Refunds, in the amount of the rollback, will be issued for anyone who has already purchased season or individual tickets, the team said. Beckham said his ideal scenario for the year would be to help Milan qualify for next season's Champions League and for the Galaxy to make the playoffs and win the MLS Cup. |
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