Everything Becks: Jersey is No. 1, Broadcast Breaks Records

Reuters

The numbers are in: David Beckham's L.A. Galaxy jersey is the No. 1 selling jersey in the world at the moment, according to Adidas' sports marketing manager Chris McGuire, having sold 200,000 replicas last week alone. Beckham has been one of the sport's most marketable figures for a long time; ... Read the whole story

Fee Agreed; Benfica Fails to Meet Freddy Terms

Salt Lake Tribune

Freddy Adu was on target from the penalty spot as Real Salt Lake earned an impressive 1-1 draw with South American champion Boca Juniors of Buenos Aires. The 18-year-old started at striker and played 68 minutes despite reports linking him with a move to Portuguese giant Benfica. Apparently, Major League ... Read the whole story

Bradley Urges Calm Over U.S. Copa Performance

New York Times

U.S. national team coach Bob Bradley issued a calm response to criticism over his decision to send a squad of untested internationals to the recent Copa America in Venezuela. In an interview with the New York Times, the U.S. boss reiterated that the Gold Cup was the priority and that ... Read the whole story

TFC Owner Courts Mellberg, Other Swedes

Toronto Sun

Sweden international Olof Mellberg, in Canada this week with Aston Villa to play against Toronto FC Wednesday night, expressed interest in Major League Soccer during a press conference with reporters on Tuesday. "Yes, I have talked about the possibility of playing in North America. When Juan Pablo [Angel] left [Aston ... Read the whole story

Frustrated Madrid Sees Positive Robben Turn

ESPN Soccernet

Real Madrid has made no secret about its need for a left winger or its desire for Chelsea's Arjen Robben to fill that role, but Chelsea has been unwilling to play ball with the Spanish champion. Indeed, many thought the deal was killed last week when Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho ... Read the whole story

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