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Beckham still keen on returning to England squad

Beckham still keen on returning to England squad

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Ace midfielder David Beckham has said that insists he still has a chance of making a sensational England comeback.

Humiliated England dodge media, fans on arrival

Humiliated England dodge media, fans on arrival

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

England's beaten and beleaguered World Cup players made a sullen and silent dawn return to London on Tuesday, dodging waiting fans as the storm of criticism at their early exit continued.

Everton keen to lure Beckham on loan deal

Everton keen to lure Beckham on loan deal

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Everton have offered former England captain David Beckham a chance to return to the Premier League on a short-term loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy during Major League Soccer's close season.

Dallas upset Beckham's Galaxy to reach MLS final

Dallas upset Beckham's Galaxy to reach MLS final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

David Beckham and the L.A Galaxy suffered a shock 3-0 home defeat to FC Dallas on Sunday in the MLS Western Conference championship game.

First Look: Beckham meets British troops in Afghanistan

First Look: Beckham meets British troops in Afghanistan

Rediff.com24 May 2010

David Beckham met soldiers returning from the frontline as he continued his visit to British troops in Afghanistan.

Beckham crowned world's richest footballer

Beckham crowned world's richest footballer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

Ace midfielder David Beckham has raked in a whopping 10.7 million last year in sponsorship deals, doubling his payout from the previous 12 months.

England need Beckham to boost 2018 World Cup bid

England need Beckham to boost 2018 World Cup bid

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup is falling off the pace and needs help from David Beckham, CONCACAF president and FIFA executive member Jack Warner said on Wednesday.

A R Rahman set for music show in LA

A R Rahman set for music show in LA

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

The Oscar winning composer is all set to stage a glittering musical show in Los Angeles.

Beckham back in action after six-month absence

Beckham back in action after six-month absence

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

David Beckham returned to competitive action for the first time in almost six months with a second half substitute appearance for the L.A Galaxy in their 3-1 win over Major League Soccer rivals Columbus Crew on Saturday.

Beckham hopes to return to MLS action next week

Beckham hopes to return to MLS action next week

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

David Beckham hopes to make his return to action in LA Galaxy's match against Columbus Crew on September 11, the midfielder said on Thursday.

Oracle octopus gets behind England's 2018 WC bid

Oracle octopus gets behind England's 2018 WC bid

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Paul the oracle octopus has become an ambassador for England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup, officials said on Friday

England say farewell to super-servant Beckham

England say farewell to super-servant Beckham

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Fans barely noticed when Wes Brown and Paul Robinson turned their back on England this week but when Fabio Capello closed the door on David Beckham on Wednesday it truly was the end of an era.

Rooney headers take Man United past Milan

Rooney headers take Man United past Milan

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Two Wayne Rooney headers midway through the second half gave Manchester United a slightly fortunate 3-2 win at AC Milan in their pulsating Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday. Seven-times champions Milan, who had never lost to United at home or over two legs, were quickly ahead when Ronaldinho's volley deflected in off Michael Carrick following a free kick from former United midfielder David Beckham.

AC Milan have advantage of experience: Ferguson

AC Milan have advantage of experience: Ferguson

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Experience will be AC Milan's biggest weapon against Manchester United in Tuesday's Champions League clash and David Beckham has it in abundance, Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

Beckham fined for incident with Galaxy fan

Beckham fined for incident with Galaxy fan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

England midfielder David Beckham has been fined $1,000 (608 pounds) by Major League Soccer (MLS) after an incident with a fan in Sunday's friendly between Los Angeles Galaxy and AC Milan.

Build it like Beckham

Build it like Beckham

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Laid up with a leg injury earlier this year, which left him unable to play for his new club AC Milan or for national squad England, David Beckham turned to one of India's great treasures to relieve his boredom, the 35-year-old British footballer recently revealed. And he didn't even have to leave Italy to do it.

Beckham welcomes Henry move

Beckham welcomes Henry move

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Thierry Henry's move to the New York Red Bulls is another boost for Major League Soccer and the profile of the sport in America, David Beckham said on Wednesday.

Henry given the royal treatment in New York

Henry given the royal treatment in New York

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Following in the footsteps of Pele and David Beckham, Thierry Henry has arrived in the United States as a soccer missionary and scoffed at the notion Major League Soccer is a retirement fund for players in the twilight of their careers.

Beckham hails 'life changing' Afghanistan visit

Beckham hails 'life changing' Afghanistan visit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

England midfielder David Beckham has said that visiting British troops fighting in Afghanistan was 'one of the best things' he has done in his career.

Beckham welcomes Henry move, Giggs another possibility

Beckham welcomes Henry move, Giggs another possibility

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Thierry Henry's move to the New York Red Bulls is another boost for Major League Soccer and the profile of the sport in America, David Beckham said on Wednesday.

Thierry Henry moves to New York Red Bulls

Thierry Henry moves to New York Red Bulls

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

France striker Thierry Henry has quit Europe to play for the New York Red Bulls, following players such as David Beckham into Major League Soccer (MLS). The 32-year-old Henry announced on Wednesday that he had agreed to leave Barcelona to take up a "multi-year" deal with the Red Bulls.

Victoria Beckham denies rumours of splitting

Victoria Beckham denies rumours of splitting

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

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Beckham almost cried when Milan drew Man United

Beckham almost cried when Milan drew Man United

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

David Beckham almost cried when his AC Milan side was drawn against former club Manchester United in the Champions League last 16, the England midfielder said on Wednesday. The 34-year-old, starting his second five-month loan at Milan from Los Angeles Galaxy, is especially looking forward to March's second leg in Manchester having won the 1999 European Cup during his 10-year Old Trafford career.

Beckham wins damages over topless model slur

Beckham wins damages over topless model slur

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

England soccer player David Beckham won substantial libel damages at London's high court on Tuesday over a newspaper claim that he 'made a play' for Hungarian model Mariann Fogarasy. The 34-year-old football star was awarded the undisclosed settlement in his case against Express Group Newspapers over an article which appeared in The Daily Star in April, the Press Association reported.

AC Milan drawn against Man U in Champions last 16

AC Milan drawn against Man U in Champions last 16

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

David Beckham can look forward to a return to Old Trafford after AC Milan were drawn against his former club Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League on Friday. Friday's draw also pitted Jose Mourinho, now coach of Inter Milan, with his old club Chelsea.

Beckham left out of England squad

Beckham left out of England squad

Rediff.com16 Nov 2008

England manager Fabio Capello has given a surprise call-up to Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne for Wednesday's friendly in Germany and left out former captain David Beckham. Mancienne, who has performed well for England's under-21s but has never started a Premier League game, acknowledged the call-up had been unexpected.

Beckham suffers from asthma

Beckham suffers from asthma

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

David Beckham has suffered from a mild form of asthma since childhood, the England midfielder's spokesman was quoted as saying in British newspapers on Tuesday.

Beckham in talks over World Cup coaching role

Beckham in talks over World Cup coaching role

Rediff.com14 May 2010

David Beckham has talked with England manager Fabio Capello about the possibility of a coaching role at the World Cup in South Africa, the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder said on Friday.

Beckham expects November return from injury

Beckham expects November return from injury

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

David Beckham will not be fit to play again until November as he continues to recover from surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon, the injured England midfielder said on Monday.

Beckham's return to Milan 100 per cent certain

Beckham's return to Milan 100 per cent certain

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

David Beckham will definitely return to AC Milan on loan in January, chief executive Adriano Galliani said on Monday.

British Indian buys Virat Kohli painting for Rs 2.4 crore

British Indian buys Virat Kohli painting for Rs 2.4 crore

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

British Indian entrepreneur Poonam Gupta bought a painting depicting Virat Kohli's Indian Premier League journey over 10 years for a whopping 2,90,000 pounds (approx Rs 2.4 crore).

Why Beckham missed Brooklyn's birthday?

Why Beckham missed Brooklyn's birthday?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

David Beckham's professional commitments seem to be hindering his role as a family man as the footballer missed his eldest son Brooklyn's tenth birthday party.

We want Beckham in South Africa, says Capello

We want Beckham in South Africa, says Capello

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

England have accepted injured midfielder David Beckham is out of the World Cup but have asked him to join the squad in South Africa anyway, coach Fabio Capello was quoted as saying on Friday. The 34-year-old midfielder tore an Achilles tendon playing for AC Milan on Sunday and Capello said he would need six months to recover, ruling him out of the month-long tournament that starts on June 11.

Burning desire likely to see Beckham soldier on

Burning desire likely to see Beckham soldier on

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

A burning desire to compete that has marked his career from the outset means David Beckham is unlikely to quit soccer despite being likely to miss this year's World Cup due to an agonising Achilles tendon tear.

I am excited to play at Old Trafford: Beckham

I am excited to play at Old Trafford: Beckham

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

AC Milan midfielder David Beckham returns to Old Trafford for the first time in seven years on Wednesday and fully expects to face Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

Messi goal caps Argentine win

Messi goal caps Argentine win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Diego Maradona's Argentina were impressive 2-0 winners in France on Wednesday as two of world football's heavyweights squared up for a friendly in Marseille. On a hectic day of friendly internationals and a smattering of World Cup qualifiers, David Beckham equalled 1966 World Cup winning captain Bobby Moore's record of 108 caps for an outfield player when he came on for the second half of England's 2-0 friendly defeat in Spain.

Beckham set to equal record

Beckham set to equal record

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

David Beckham will equal Bobby Moore's outfield record of 108 England caps if he plays in the friendly with Spain, one of a number of mouthwatering international clashes this week.

Milan expect Beckham to be back

Milan expect Beckham to be back

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

AC Milan hope David Beckham will return to the club for five months from January despite the anger of LA Galaxy fans, the Italian club's chief executive Adriano Galliani said on Tuesday. The midfielder joined Milan on loan last January to stay in the England reckoning and then extended his stay in Italy, missing the start of the US season.

PHOTOS: Dhoni bends it like Beckham as All Hearts down All Stars

PHOTOS: Dhoni bends it like Beckham as All Hearts down All Stars

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Dhoni scored a brace and was fittingly awarded the 'man of the match'

Becks may hang up boots after World Cup

Becks may hang up boots after World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

England striker David Beckham is reportedly planning to hang up his boots after their final game of the World Cup campaign in South Africa.