Beckham: Milan 'Special', MLS 'Frustrating'

Daily Telegraph

L.A. Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has admitted that he's enjoying his loan spell at AC Milan even more than he'd expected, and has compared European soccer unfavorably with Major League Soccer, whose games he called "a bit frustrating."   Beckham, 33, was quoted in Italian daily Corriere Della Sera as ... Read the whole story

Leiweke Sure That Beckham Will Return

L.A. Times

Back on the West Coast, Anschutz Entertainment Group Chief Executive Tim Leiweke insisted that David Beckham "loves" Los Angeles, and that his move to MLS has been a success. He said that the player will be returning to the team, despite MLS Commissioner Don Garber saying Tuesday that the league ... Read the whole story

Sounders' Finalist Hopes To Become First Native American in MLS

Bonner County Daily Bee

Central defender Chase Mikkelsen has made it to the list of 10 finalists for a roster spot on the Seattle Sounders FC roster, and the winner from the team's talent search, which looked at more than 600 regional players, will be decided this weekend. If he wins, he will become ... Read the whole story

Despite Quakes Shirt Deal, A Bumpy Road Ahead

San Jose Mercury News

Ann Killion brings attention to the "six-story-tall Earthquakes jersey" that was visible in front of the Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, on Tuesday. "The Earthquakes," she writes, "want to make sure no one missed their big news: They have a corporate sponsor. In this economy, for a team in a minor ... Read the whole story

Keane Could Return To Spurs In Swap Deal

Independent

Tottenham Hotspur has offered Liverpool either Aaron Lennon or Jermaine Jenas, plus cash, in exchange for striker Robbie Keane, report Sam Wallace and Ian Herbert. Keane went north from Tottenham to Liverpool just last summer for $29 million.   They describe it as potentially "one of the most remarkable transfers ... Read the whole story

Robinho Denies Involvement In Nightclub Assault

Guardian

"He strenuously denies any allegation of wrongdoing or criminality, and is happy to cooperate with the police if required further." A spokesman for Manchester City's Brazilian striker Robinho following his arrest, and release "pending further inquiries," in connection with an alleged sexual assault in a Leeds nightclub on January 14. Read the whole story

Hoeness Rage At Ribery's 'Circus' Penalty

Sueddeutsche Zeitung

"That's 'Cirque du Soleil,' and I didn't like it one bit." Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness was not at all amused by Franck Ribery's attempt to chip Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann from the penalty spot during his side's 5-1 road victory in the German FA Cup round of 16 ... Read the whole story

Wigan Boss Slams Man. City's Palacios Approach

Sky Sports Online

"I have to say Manchester City's behavior was absolutely disgusting. If they had not come in a week last Friday and unsettled the boy [Wilson Palacios], he would have signed a contract for us. He was wobbling and wasn't sure about going to London [to Tottenham Hotspur]. We had offered ... Read the whole story

Hampden Park Surface 'Appalling'

BBC Sport Online

"For a semifinal, a spectacle for our national game, to be played on such an appalling playing field was very disappointing. It wasn't conducive to the type of football that we try to play." Falkirk defender Steven Pressley criticizes the playing surface at Scotland's national stadium, Hampden Park, after his ... Read the whole story

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