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Post by officergroyman on May 28, 2007 2:53:19 GMT -1
May 27, 2007
LONDON (AFP) - Los Angeles Galaxy general manager Alexei Lalas has said he is concerned David Beckham's recall to the England team might interfere with his appearances for his new Major League Soccer club.
Beckham signed a five-year, 250-million-dollar deal with the Californian club earlier this season when he was out of favour with the England team.
However England coach Steve McClaren has decided to recall the former England skipper for matches against Brazil on Friday at Wembley and then a Euro 2008 qualifier in Estonia the following Wednesday.
England have four crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers during September and October and that would put Beckham out of domestic action for the Major League Soccer outfit.
Galaxy have sold thousands of season tickets on the back of his arrival, but Beckham's surprise recall could mean he could be on duty for England against Israel, Russia twice and Estonia instead of playing in the MLS.
Lalas admits they are concerned over Beckham's international situation from a business point of view, and hinted he may not be released for any non-competitive games.
Lalas, speaking on BBC Radio Five's Sportsweek programme, said: "From a business perspective it is not the greatest news because we are selling the team with David Beckham and a lot of people are excited to see him play with the Galaxy.
"We will deal with it from a business perspective, but for us to say one of our players is representing England internationally is a great thing.
"There are business challenges but there is an educated public here when it comes to this international game we play. We recognise that when we are going out and getting these stars, they have responsibilities domestically and internationally.
"It is no different than when our American players are called up to play in different tournaments. We lose them at different times and we deal with it on the field and off it.
"I don't want to stand in the way of a player representing his country but we have to be prudent and understand they have to be the appropriate games. I would think they would have to be competitive matches.
"If it works out scheduling wise, we would be happy to let him go. But he has a responsibility on and off the field to our organisation and to our support. I think he is excited about pursuing that responsibility."
The Galaxy chief added: "He recognises that responsibility to the Galaxy and to the sport in the United States. I represented my country and I know what it means. It is something above money, it is something you take with you forever."
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on May 28, 2007 8:10:27 GMT -1
I cant see Beckham turning down the England recall, LA Galaxay will just have to wear it ;D
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Post by ITFC Dudette6 on May 28, 2007 8:16:10 GMT -1
It's a conspiracy to make the England team even more useless...  |
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on May 28, 2007 8:22:57 GMT -1
It's a conspiracy to make the England team even more useless... lol......never trust the Yanks |
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Post by reddeviljai on May 28, 2007 9:06:01 GMT -1
i bet when he joins the england squad, he will have an american accent.........
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on May 28, 2007 9:07:53 GMT -1
i bet when he joins the england squad, he will have an american accent......... anything is better than the squeak he has now ;D |
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Post by reddeviljai on May 28, 2007 9:10:46 GMT -1
i bet when he joins the england squad, he will have an american accent......... anything is better than the squeak he has now ;D a squeaky american accent, almost nasal.... ;D |
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on May 28, 2007 9:12:08 GMT -1
anything is better than the squeak he has now ;D a squeaky american accent, almost nasal.... ;D he shoud let his feet do the talking......  |
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Post by reddeviljai on May 28, 2007 9:14:18 GMT -1
a squeaky american accent, almost nasal.... ;D he shoud let his feet do the talking...... would have to get victoria's permission, first!! ;D |
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on May 28, 2007 9:18:01 GMT -1
he shoud let his feet do the talking...... would have to get victoria's permission, first!! ;D lol............he cant piss without her say so  |
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Post by Roaster©®™ on May 28, 2007 20:50:10 GMT -1
Alexi Lalas - the ginger tit with a stupid ginger goatee who looks like a gypo? (didn't he play in England?)
How the fuck does a tosser like him become a General Manager for a major football franchise?
Would have thought the fact Beckham is back in the International fold would be of benefit to LA - promting their team world-wide rather than restricting it to the suburbs of LA.
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on May 28, 2007 21:17:28 GMT -1
suppose he will only be of benefit to them if he plays |
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Post by Fizzy Bread on May 28, 2007 21:19:56 GMT -1
Not necessarily. He may be a player but like Madrid, they won't have bought him for his footy skills, his money-making potential is massive.
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on May 28, 2007 21:22:58 GMT -1
unlike Madrid they have sold many more tickets cos people want to see him  |
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Post by Roaster©®™ on May 28, 2007 21:29:57 GMT -1
Mmmnnn - well I don't reckon their 25,000 capacity stadium will be sold out week in week out!
The Septics just ain't interested in footy - hence the reason why so many of their rich tossers are spending their $ over here - no point in investing over there!
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on May 28, 2007 22:00:51 GMT -1
yeah youll never get em away from US Football Ice Hockey and Basketball |
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Post by Roaster©®™ on May 28, 2007 22:13:29 GMT -1
yeah youll never get em away from US Football Ice Hockey and Basketball And the money the top pros in those sports make our PL prima donna's look reet paupers! That said a top baseball player / hockey player plays over 70 games a season; combine that with the travel (it's not like Carlisle to Torquay) over multiple time-zones must really fuck them about! Should Premiership players start asking for £20-£25m per annum contracts I'd expect the fuckers to be playing 3 matches a week for 46 weeks of the year! |
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on May 29, 2007 8:15:05 GMT -1
yeah youll never get em away from US Football Ice Hockey and Basketball And the money the top pros in those sports make our PL prima donna's look reet paupers! That said a top baseball player / hockey player plays over 70 games a season; combine that with the travel (it's not like Carlisle to Torquay) over multiple time-zones must really fuck them about! Should Premiership players start asking for £20-£25m per annum contracts I'd expect the fuckers to be playing 3 matches a week for 46 weeks of the year! lol...........yeah fuck their *winter break*  |
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Post by HURLOCK on May 29, 2007 8:18:46 GMT -1
Must say I will actually bother to watch the game on Friday, he'll be hungry to prove himself and will pull give it 100%, similar to when they played the Germans or the Argies second time round.
He'll be up for it
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on May 29, 2007 8:27:34 GMT -1
I honestly hope he has a gr8 game, it'll move Mclaren nearer the door |
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