<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>David Beckham: News &amp; Videos about David Beckham - CNN.com</title><link>http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/David_Beckham</link><description>Find stories, videos, and photos about David Beckham from CNN.com.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Cable News Network LP, LLLP.</copyright><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:02:29 GMT</pubDate><ttl>5</ttl><image><title>David Beckham: News &amp; Videos about David Beckham - CNN.com</title><url>http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gif</url><link>http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/David_Beckham</link><width>144</width><height>33</height><description>Find stories, videos, and photos about David Beckham from CNN.com.</description></image><item><title>Beckham and other sporting asthmatics</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/24/football.beckham.asthma.other.athletes/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/24/football.beckham.asthma.other.athletes/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>After being photographed using an inhaler prior to extra-time in his MLS Cup Final, the news that David Beckham has been an asthma sufferer since childhood has propelled the condition into the limelight.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Salt Lake beat L.A. Galaxy to MLS title</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/11/23/mls.galaxy.salt.lake/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/11/23/mls.galaxy.salt.lake/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>Real Salt Lake sealed an upset win over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday night with a 5-4 penalty victory, after extra-time in the Major League Soccer Cup final that ended with the score at 1-1.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:09:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Controversy' helped Galaxy, says Beckham</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/15/football.mls.la.galaxy.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/15/football.mls.la.galaxy.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham believes the furore that followed his return to the LA Galaxy from his loan spell with AC Milan earlier this year has galvanized the team.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:49:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham withdraws from England squad</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/09/football.beckham.england.galaxy/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/09/football.beckham.england.galaxy/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham's commitments with Los Angeles Galaxy have forced him to withdraw from the England squad to face Brazil in a friendly in Qatar.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:41:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Andrea Canales: Future plans of Beckham, Blanco won't hurt MLS clubs</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/andrea_canales/11/02/blanco.beckham/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/andrea_canales/11/02/blanco.beckham/index.html</guid><description>Two key players in the MLS playoffs were instrumental in helping their teams in the first leg of their respective aggregate-score series this past weekend. Despite their contributions, though, they and their teammates know full well that come January, they won't return to their current clubs for the preseason, but instead will be with other teams in other countries.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:47:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Milan seal Beckham loan deal</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/02/beckham.milan.galaxy.loan.move/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/02/beckham.milan.galaxy.loan.move/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>AC Milan confirmed on Monday that England midfielder David Beckham would be returning to them on loan in January.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:40:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>The Limey:  Competition tight in EPL, more on Beckham's World Cup role</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/10/30/limey/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/10/30/limey/index.html</guid><description>Things are a little tight at the top of the English Premier League, and it's making people nervous. Only seven points separate the top seven teams, and the pack could further congest if Aston Villa, Manchester City and Arsenal win their games in hand.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:25:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham: Milan transfer is almost complete</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/15/football.beckham.milan.galaxy/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/15/football.beckham.milan.galaxy/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham has confirmed that he is almost certain to return to Italian club AC Milan on loan when the transfer window re-opens in January.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:53:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham loan move to Milan 'very probable'</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/12/football.beckham.milan.galaxy.loan/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/12/football.beckham.milan.galaxy.loan/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham looks set to rejoin AC Milan on loan after the vice-president of the Serie A giants claimed it was "very probable" that a deal would be reached to secure the services of the soccer icon.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:51:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Andrea Canales: Playoff-bound Galaxy turn around fortunes as team</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/andrea_canales/10/05/la.galaxy/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/andrea_canales/10/05/la.galaxy/index.html</guid><description>CARSON, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Galaxy weren't celebrating Friday's big victory too much, perhaps taking a cue from their coach, Bruce Arena.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:50:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham hints at early exit from Galaxy</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/08/football.beckham.la.galaxy.milan/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/08/football.beckham.la.galaxy.milan/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham has hinted for the first time that he may not see out his lucrative five-year contract with American MLS club Los Angeles Galaxy.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:45:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham praises Capello's England regime</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/03/beckham.capello/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/03/beckham.capello/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>England midfielder David Beckham has praised coach Fabio Capello for creating a new spirit of togetherness in the national side.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:52:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Grant Wahl: With and without Beckham, Galaxy have become a force</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/grant_wahl/08/24/beckham.galaxy/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/grant_wahl/08/24/beckham.galaxy/index.html</guid><description>"I would like to think that I can be up there with the best players [in MLS], but who knows? ... That's what I'll be hoping for: not just to be the best player in the league, but to be one of the best teams in the league."   -- David Beckham, May 2007</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:01:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Noah Davis: Suddenly, L.A. Galaxy look like an MLS Cup contender</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/noah_davis/08/19/week.23/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/noah_davis/08/19/week.23/index.html</guid><description>Our weekly dose of Major League Soccer quick takes, plotlines to watch and Power Rankings.</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:28:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham sent off as Galaxy woes continue</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/16/mls.beckham.sendingoff/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/16/mls.beckham.sendingoff/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham's time at the Los Angeles Galaxy continues to grow sour as he was sent off in Saturday's 2-0 Major League Soccer defeat to Seattle Sounders.</description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:23:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham special but Barca win friendly</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/08/02/beckham.galaxy.barcelona.pasadena/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/08/02/beckham.galaxy.barcelona.pasadena/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham silenced even his most vocal critics with a trademark goal from a free-kick but his Los Angeles Galaxy team were beaten 2-1 by European champions Barcelona on Saturday night.</description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:07:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham Answers Your Questions</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20294376,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20294376,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>The star athlete fields questions from readers about living with Posh and life after soccer</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:29:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham dismisses confrontation with fans</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/20/mls.beckham.fans.row/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/20/mls.beckham.fans.row/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>Midfielder David Beckham has told CNN "you can't be liked by everybody" after being involved in a confrontation with unhappy supporters in his first home fixture for the Los Angeles Galaxy since returning from his spell on loan with AC Milan.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:50:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham's U.S. spat raises questions over role</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/16/beckham.usa/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/16/beckham.usa/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>If all publicity really is good publicity then David Beckham, the Los Angeles Galaxy and Major League Soccer have had a really good week.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:36:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham: 'I'm committed to Galaxy and England'</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/16/beckham.galaxy.milan.england.capello/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/16/beckham.galaxy.milan.england.capello/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham says he is still fully committed to the Los Angeles Galaxy but will not give up on his dream of playing for England in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:31:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham: I'd consider a return to England</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/14/beckham.donovan.galaxy.premier.league/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/14/beckham.donovan.galaxy.premier.league/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>Former Manchester United star David Beckham has surprisingly revealed that he would consider a return to the English Premier League.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:51:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Andrea Canales: Can 'The Beckham Experiment' 2.0 actually work?</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/andrea_canales/07/14/david.beckam/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/andrea_canales/07/14/david.beckam/index.html</guid><description>CARSON, Calif. -- Depending on your criteria, this is the second or third attempt to fit David Beckham into a club and league where, for two years, success has eluded everyone involved. The puzzle has proved more complicated than anyone -- perhaps most of all, Beckham himself -- ever expected. Can it finally work?</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:13:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Norman Chad: Beckham's time with Galaxy was ultimately a scam</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/norman_chad/07/12/slouch/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/norman_chad/07/12/slouch/index.html</guid><description>To: David Beckham  From: Couch Slouch  Re: To live and die in L.A.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:48:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ask David Beckham a Question!</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/reader/email/0,,20289006,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/reader/email/0,,20289006,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>Before we talk to the soccer superstar, we want to hear from you</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:11:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Uncommitted' Beckham blasted by LA team-mate</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/02/beckham.donovan.galaxy.mls/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/02/beckham.donovan.galaxy.mls/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham has come under fire from U.S. Confederations Cup hero Landon Donovan, who has accused the former England captain of showing no commitment to their club Los Angeles Galaxy.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:10:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Star Beckham expects reaction from LA fans</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/11/beckham.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/11/beckham.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham will be braced for an adverse reaction from some LA Galaxy fans when he returns to California after his extended stay at Italian Serie A club AC Milan.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:44:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Soccer America: Specter of Beckham looms over struggling Galaxy</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/soccer_america/04/21/beckham.galaxy/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/soccer_america/04/21/beckham.galaxy/index.html</guid><description>You can't blame coach Bruce Arena, Los Angeles Galaxy players and the rest of the organization if they'd rather not talk about David Beckham. No doubt they've got plenty of problems dealing with the here and now rather than what happens later. But rather soon that deal will come around.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:57:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham Shows Off His 'Aura' - Shirtless, Of Course!</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20273242,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20273242,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>The soccer stud launches new Motorola phone campaign</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:54:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham is world's highest earning player</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/13/forbes.rich.list/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/13/forbes.rich.list/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>It's fair to say David Beckham may be seeing more green off the football pitch than he does on it.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:58:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham sets new record in England victory</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/28/friendly.england/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/28/friendly.england/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham broke Bobby Moore's outfield appearance record for England, coming on as a second-half substitute to earn his 109th cap in a 4-0 friendly win over Slovakia at Wembley.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:56:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Luis Bueno: The inside scoop from MLS preseason training camp</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/luis_bueno/03/13/mls.camp/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/luis_bueno/03/13/mls.camp/index.html</guid><description>CARSON, Calif. -- It's MLS preseason here in Southern California, and there are several things to report:</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:47:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Soccer America: Finding the silver lining in the Beckham experiment</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/soccer_america/03/10/beckham.galaxy/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/soccer_america/03/10/beckham.galaxy/index.html</guid><description>I don't believe any of the financials being bandied about in the wake of David Beckham's extended loan deal. But I never really believed he would, or could, earn $250 million during his original five-year MLS deal, either.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:55:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Andrea Canales: MLS, Galaxy look desperate in efforts to keep Beckham</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/andrea_canales/03/09/beckham.mls/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/andrea_canales/03/09/beckham.mls/index.html</guid><description>The sigh of relief at the resolution of the David Beckham loan drama may only be  temporary. That's because the deal to have Beckham return to Major League Soccer to play with the Los Angeles Galaxy at the conclusion of the Serie A season seems like nothing other than a perfunctory stint to tie up a few loose sponsorship ends.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:55:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham plans to become U.S. club owner</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/09/beckham.future/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/09/beckham.future/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham has cemented his commitment to football in the United States by confirming that he plans to buy a franchise in Major League Soccer when he quits playing.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:19:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Comment: Beckham deal 'wake-up call' for U.S. soccer league</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/05/baddoo.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/05/baddoo.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham is a man who knows his own mind and has the courage of his convictions.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:24:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inzaghi hat-trick upstages Beckham deal</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/08/italy.seriea/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/08/italy.seriea/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham was upstaged on the day his AC Milan future was finally resolved as teammate Filippo Inzaghi fired a hat-trick in the 3-0 success over Atalanta at the San Siro on Sunday.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:04:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Will Beckham wear himself out?</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/06/debate.beckham.milan/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/06/debate.beckham.milan/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham has got what he wanted and, seemingly, has the best of both worlds.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:08:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham Moves into George Clooney's Villa</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20261574,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20261574,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>The soccer hunk subleases the movie star's home in Italy's Lake Como</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:44:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Soccer America: Everyone from MLS to Milan to Inter waiting on Beckham</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/soccer_america/02/24/aeg.beckham/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/soccer_america/02/24/aeg.beckham/index.html</guid><description>At a family function over the weekend -- the xxth birthday of my mom's best friend (I am forbidden to supply specifics) -- I got a few questions to the effect of, "So, what are you writing about in the soccer world?"</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:48:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Galliani hints at Beckham deal conclusion</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/19/italy.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/19/italy.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has hinted the Rossoneri have edged closer to securing the permanent signing of England midfielder David Beckham.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:16:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Debate: What should Beckham do?</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/23/beckham.milan/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/23/beckham.milan/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>He may not be rated among the very top of the world's footballers anymore, but David Beckham still has desires to represent England.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:04:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham: Difficult to Go Back to L.A.</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20259393,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20259393,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>"I've said I want to stay here," he said in Italy as he awaits outcome of contract talks</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:36:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham's move to Milan under doubt</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/14/david.beckham.milan.galaxy/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/14/david.beckham.milan.galaxy/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham will rejoin LA Galaxy after his bid to remain with AC Milan fell over, according to a statement on the U.S. side's Web site.</description><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:17:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Jonah Freedman: Beckham's move to Milan put on deadline by MLS</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jonah_freedman/02/11/beckham/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jonah_freedman/02/11/beckham/index.html</guid><description>COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Los Angeles Galaxy and AC Milan have until Friday to finalize a transfer agreement for David Beckham, or Major League Soccer will not sign off on any deal, league commissioner Don Garber told reporters on Wednesday.</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:06:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>The Limey: For England's sake, Beckham needs to stay at AC Milan</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/02/09/david.beckham/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/02/09/david.beckham/index.html</guid><description>Are we about to witness the fourth coming of David Beckham? Last week, the iconic midfielder said he wanted to extend his stay at AC Milan, possibly making it a permanent move. If he is able to stay, it could again, at age 33, mark another renaissance of a career often previously written off.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:19:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Galaxy reject initial Milan bid for Beckham</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/08/italy.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/08/italy.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham will have to return to the Los Angeles Galaxy next month unless AC Milan raise their bid for the England midfielder -- the LA Times have reported.</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:51:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham says he wants to stay in Milan</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/04/beckham.talks/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/04/beckham.talks/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham says he wants to stay with AC Milan and end his much-publicized spell in Major League Soccer with Los Angeles Galaxy.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:28:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Italian Team Wants to Keep David Beckham</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20256756,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20256756,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>Lawyers are reportedly working on a deal for Becks to leave LA Galaxy</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:36:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham included in Milan's UEFA Cup squad</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/02/beckham.milan.uefa.cup/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/02/beckham.milan.uefa.cup/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>AC Milan have included David Beckham in their squad for the UEFA Cup, increasing speculation that the former England captain may remain at the San Siro past the intended date of his return to Los Angeles Galaxy.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:11:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Capello impressed by Beckham performance</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/29/england.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/29/england.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>England coach Fabio Capello has confirmed that he was impressed by David Beckham's latest performance for AC Milan.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:27:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham's 'Goldenbuns' is AC Milan's 'lucky' charm</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/28/beckham.bum/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/28/beckham.bum/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>From four leaf clovers to a severed rabbit's foot, when it comes to lucky mascots reason and taste often go out of the window.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:59:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham faces agonizing LA-Milan choice</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/26/italy.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/26/italy.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham must decide whether to seek his release from Los Angeles Galaxy after AC Milan admitted they are willing to negotiate a permanent deal to sign him.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:23:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Kaka and Beckham goals boost Milan bid</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/25/italy.milan/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/25/italy.milan/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>Kaka underlined his commitment to AC Milan with two goals in a 4-1 Serie A win at Bologna on Sunday when on-loan David Beckham claimed his first goal in Italian football.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:19:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Kaka urges Beckham to extend Milan loan</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/12/italy.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/12/italy.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>Brazilian star Kaka is leading the campaign for David Beckham to stay at Italian giants AC Milan beyond his agreed loan spell.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:48:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham on bench for Milan's Serie A return</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/10/italy.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/10/italy.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham is set to be on the substitutes' bench for AC Milan's Serie A clash with Roma on Sunday, coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed.</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:23:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham could stay in Italy claims Lalas</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/09/beckham.lalas/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/09/beckham.lalas/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham is set to make his debut for AC Milan against Roma on Sunday with his former LA Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas claiming he will be tempted to prolong his stay in Italy.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:12:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Milan wins on pens after Beckham starts</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/06/beckham.milan/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/06/beckham.milan/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham made his much-anticipated AC Milan debut in Dubai on Tuesday when the Serie A giants beat Hamburg 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:27:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>On-loan Beckham geared up for Italian job</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/22/milan.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/22/milan.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>Loan star David Beckham has arrived at the San Siro clutching his club shirt and was told he could start AC Milan's next match against Roma in the Italian capital on January 11.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:49:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham presented as an AC Milan player</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/20/italy.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/20/italy.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham revealed that he has missed playing football "at the highest level" after being presented as an AC Milan player ahead of his three-month loan deal from the Los Angeles Galaxy.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:11:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>The Beckham effect</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/04/beckham.milan/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/04/beckham.milan/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>It is easy to see what attracted David Beckham to the San Siro, but it is a lot harder to determine exactly what the veteran England midfielder will bring to the AC Milan line-up.</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:46:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Grant Wahl: Beckham could walk away from Galaxy after 2009 season</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/grant_wahl/11/03/wahl.beckham/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/grant_wahl/11/03/wahl.beckham/index.html</guid><description>David Beckham vowed last week that he would return to the Los Angeles Galaxy from his two-month loan to AC Milan in time for the start of the 2009 MLS season next March. "My commitment is still to the Galaxy, and that's not changed," Beckham insisted when asked if L.A.'s 2-2 season-ending tie with FC Dallas on Oct. 26 would be his last game with the Galaxy.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:12:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham Moving to Italy?</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20236747,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20236747,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>The soccer star explains why he wants to relocate &amp;amp;#8211; temporarily! &amp;amp;#8211; to Europe</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:20:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham: I Will 'Never' Be a Movie Star</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20235931,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20235931,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>He may pal around with Tom Cruise, but the soccer stars swears he has no plans to become an actor</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:36:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Greg Lalas: MLS must demand respect Beckham hasn't offered</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/greg_lalas/10/27/beckham/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/greg_lalas/10/27/beckham/index.html</guid><description>Is it me, or did David Beckham miraculously lose his tan this past week? That famous face suddenly looks withered and the wrinkles around his eyes more pronounced than they did when he first joined the Los Angeles Galaxy about a year-and-a-half ago.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:10:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gabriele Marcotti: Making sense of the Beckham loan to AC Milan</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gabriele_marcotti/10/23/beckham.milan/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gabriele_marcotti/10/23/beckham.milan/index.html</guid><description>Trying to make sense of this David Beckham to AC Milan story? Here's a humble attempt at some answers.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:57:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham to join Serie A Milan on loan</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/10/22/football.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/10/22/football.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham will join Italy's AC Milan for two months next year to get in shape for forthcoming matches with the English national team, the Serie A club and Beckham's agent said on Wednesday.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:46:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>World Soccer: Beckham on MLS, England and his near-Milan move</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/world_soccer/08/07/beckham.qa/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/world_soccer/08/07/beckham.qa/index.html</guid><description>How close was David Beckham to joining AC Milan instead of the Los Angeles Galaxy? Extremely close, he says. But things worked out for the best: Becks has taken Major League Soccer by storm, even if the hype machine from last summer has died down. The media attention may be less, but Beckham has appeared in every game for the Galaxy and has contributed to their league-leading attack.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:04:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham: The Musical?</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20220047,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20220047,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>A British dramatist hopes to tell the soccer star's life story with "powerful, gospel-like rock"</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:35:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham to Help Close Olympics</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20219121,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20219121,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>The soccer star will appear in the final ceremony and kick off London's 2012 games</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:41:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jonah Freedman: Galaxy handed down ultimatum from big boss</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/jonah_freedman/08/03/galaxy/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/jonah_freedman/08/03/galaxy/index.html</guid><description>OAKLAND, Calif. -- The soap opera that is the Los Angeles Galaxy just gets weirder and weirder.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:14:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Soccer America: MLS All-Stars put reputation on line vs. West Ham</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/soccer_america/07/24/mls.asg/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/soccer_america/07/24/mls.asg/index.html</guid><description>Does the soccer world care if the MLS can run its winning record against foreign opposition in the All-Star Game to 5-0?</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:50:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham Declares His Love - for L.A.</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20212919,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20212919,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>"Everyone has made us feel so welcome," he says. "I can't imagine being anywhere else"</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:45:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham 'Honored' U.S. Fans Come to See Him</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20209513,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20209513,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>The soccer star bares his famous abs for the crowd in D.C. after losing the weekend match</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:10:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham is handed England captaincy</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/31/england.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/31/england.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham will captain England in their friendly game against Trinidad and Tobago in the Port of Spain on Sunday.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 16:46:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Greg Lalas: Four candidates for MLS' next designated-player icon</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/greg_lalas/05/26/next.dp/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/greg_lalas/05/26/next.dp/index.html</guid><description>I ran into an acquaintance on a flight from Columbus to New York this weekend, and he said, "I hear Beckham scored an amazing goal."</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 20:05:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Capello keeps faith with Beckham </title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/11/england.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/11/england.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham was named in England's squad for friendly games against the United States and Trinidad and Tobago as coach Fabio Capello keeps faith with the veteran Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder. </description><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 20:35:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham booked as Galaxy go down</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/11/america.galaxy/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/11/america.galaxy/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham was shown a yellow card as the Los Angeles Galaxy went down 2-1 to the New York Red Bulls, Juan Pablo Angel scoring the winner with his first goal of the new MLS season.</description><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 09:51:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ellen Plays Strip Soccer with David Beckham</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20195191,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20195191,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>DeGeneres tries to get the athlete to go topless during an appearance on her show</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:46:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Donovan, Beckham salvage draw for Galaxy </title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/20/mls.galaxy/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/04/20/mls.galaxy/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham supplied two trademark passes for a Landon Donovan brace as the Los Angeles Galaxy held two-time defending champions Houston Dynamos to a 2-2 home draw in Major League soccer action on Saturday night.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:54:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Soccer America: Beckham among five players earning more than $1M</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/soccer_america/04/04/mls.salaries/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/soccer_america/04/04/mls.salaries/index.html</guid><description>MLS players salaries for the 2008 season made available by the MLS Players Union reveal that Los Angeles' David Beckham ($6.5 million guaranteed), Chicago's Cuauhtémoc Blanco ($2.67 million) and D.C. United's Marcelo Gallardo ($1.87 million) are the league's top earners.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:50:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham: My 'Mum' Wasn't Happy about Underwear Ad</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20187621,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20187621,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>The soccer star says his mother was the first to call him after he posed in his briefs</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:44:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham Plays Historic Soccer Match</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20186445,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20186445,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>Playing in France, he makes his 100th appearance for England's national team</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:24:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>England beaten as Beckham wins 100th cap</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/26/football.england/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/26/football.england/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham's 100th cap ended in disappointment as France beat England 1-0 in their friendly international at the Stade de France on Wednesday.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:26:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham to start in Paris for 100th cap </title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/26/football.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/26/football.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham was named in England's starting line-up for their friendly  against France on Wednesday night to guarantee that he will win his 100th international cap.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham Pays Tribute to Legendary Pel&amp;amp;#233;</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20185337,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20185337,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>The soccer stud calls presenting an award to the hero "a highlight moment for me"</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:23:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham boosts chance of England recall</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/16/football.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/16/football.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham improved his chances of winning a 100th England cap after coming through Los Angeles Galaxy's pre-season clash with FC Dallas unscathed in front of Fabio Capello's right-hand man.</description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:58:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Soccer America: Despite the setting, Pan-Pacific Championship is iffy</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/soccer_america/02/21/pan.pacific/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/soccer_america/02/21/pan.pacific/index.html</guid><description>For a tournament set in a fabulous Hawaiian setting, there's much of the Pan-Pacific Championship that's not to like.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:43:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Jonah Freedman: Beckhamania 2.0, ideal MLS coach</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/jonah_freedman/02/14/insider/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/jonah_freedman/02/14/insider/index.html</guid><description>LOS ANGELES -- Ah, preseason. A chance to play "name that camp invitee," watch grown men stretch their groins together and start the David Beckham watch again.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:18:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham vows to reclaim England place</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/01/beckham.reax/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/01/beckham.reax/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham is determined to win his place back in the England team after being left out of Fabio Capello's first squad for the friendly against Switzerland next week.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:54:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Capello omits Beckham from England squad</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/31/england.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/31/england.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>New England coach Fabio Capello has omitted David Beckham from his first squad in charge for next Wednesday's friendly international against Switzerland at Wembley. </description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:25:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham 'Humbled' by Africa Visit</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20173803,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20173803,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>David Beckham's trip to West Africa made a profound impression on the soccer star.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:05:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham Gears up for New Soccer Season</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20172185,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20172185,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>David Beckham's first season with the L.A. Galaxy may have been a disappointment &amp;amp;#8211; but he's got big plans for 2008.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:44:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham anxious to impress Capello</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/06/england.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/06/england.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham is desperate to win his 100th cap for England under new coach Fabio Capello, the Los Angeles Galaxy star revealed at a special evening in his honor in London on Sunday night.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:53:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham goes training with Arsenal</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/04/england.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/01/04/england.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham trained with English Premier League leaders Arsenal on Friday in an effort to maintain his fitness for international duty during his American club's off-season break.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:11:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gavin Hamilton: Looking back on the year in soccer around the world</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/gavin_hamilton/12/28/07.review/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/gavin_hamilton/12/28/07.review/index.html</guid><description>Twelve months is a long time in soccer. In 2006, Italy demonstrated the international game's ability to triumph in adversity. A year later, the club game fought back and reasserted itself over national-team concerns.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:37:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>World Soccer: Beckham's first season in MLS showed mixed results</title><link>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/world_soccer/12/27/mls.review/index.html</link><guid>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/world_soccer/12/27/mls.review/index.html</guid><description>Question: When is a fiasco not a fiasco? Well, the answer has to be, "when it's David Beckham." His much-ballyhooed, incredibly hyped arrival in the U.S. to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy managed to take in, simultaneously, both ends of Kipling's equation: both triumph and disaster.</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:02:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham set to train with Arsenal</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/21/england.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/21/england.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham is set to train with Premier League leaders Arsenal during the Los Angeles Galaxy's close season.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:17:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham penalty delights the fans</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/01/nz.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/12/01/nz.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham scored from the penalty spot as the Los Angeles Galaxy beat Wellington Phoenix 4-1 in the second and final match of their tour Down Under.</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 10:39:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Next stop New Zealand for Beckham</title><link>http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/29/kiwi.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</link><guid>http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/29/kiwi.beckham/index.html#cnnSTCText</guid><description>David Beckham arrived in New Zealand on Thursday to a rapturous 'pop star' style reception but having wooed Australia will find football a harder sell in a  rugby-mad country.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:26:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham: My Kids Are Picking Up American Accents</title><link>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20162628,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</link><guid>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20162628,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn</guid><description>They've only lived in the U.S. for four months, but David Beckham says his kids are already starting to sound like natives.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:23:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>