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2013 UEFA Champions League: PSG comes back twice to draw 2-2 with Barcelona

PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain showed it has the guts to go with the wallet as the ambitious big spenders twice came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw at home to four-time champion Barcelona in the first leg of their … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: PSG advances past Valencia

Two more teams joined Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in the draw for the Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, as Juventus eased past Celtic with a 2-0 win (5-0 on aggregate) and big-spending Paris Saint-Germain squeaked past Valencia with a … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: PSG v Valencia Preview

David Beckham could make his return to the UEFA Champions League stage when Paris St Germain host Valencia with a place in the quarter-finals at stake on Wednesday night. Beckham has been named in coach Carlo Ancelotti’s 20-man squad, which … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Valencia v PSG Preview

TEAM NEWS Defender Antonio Barragán is suspended for the home side, but Roberto Soldado returns from a ban. Sofiane Feghouli could also feature after his stint at the African Cup of Nations. But full-back Aly Cissokho misses out with a … read more »

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2013 UEFA Champions League: Beckham, Anelka, Drogba return for knockouts

Former winners David Beckham, Nicolas Anelka, Wesley Sneijder and Didier Drogba are among 39 players newly registered in squads named by clubs for the knockout phase. The UEFA Champions League round of 16 contenders have finalised their squad changes for … read more »

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David Beckham joins Paris St-Germain and will play for free

David Beckham has joined French Ligue 1 side Paris St-Germain and announced he will be playing for free. The ex-England midfielder, 37, signed a five-month deal and will donate his salary – of at least £1m – to charity. “I’m … read more »

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La Galaxy move for Kaka to replace Beckham

Brazil star Kaka is reportedly being sought by Los Angeles Galaxy as a possible replacement for David Beckham. Brazil’s Estado de Sao Paulo reported the north American club had identified the Real Madrid midfielder as the ideal candidate to take … read more »

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Ronaldo high MLS move

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo admits that he can see a future for himself in MLS, and claims the league is already of a high standard. The former world player of the year, who is currently on a pre-season tour … read more »

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LA Galaxy launch bid for Chelsea star Lampard

LA Galaxy are ready to make a new bid for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard as they hope to make another marquee signing this summer after the capture of players such as Robbie Keane and David Beckham in recent years. The … read more »

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Henry’s salary tops Beckham’s

Los Angeles – Thierry Henry has eclipsed David Beckham as the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer after Beckham took a pay cut to stay with the Los Angeles Galaxy this season, according to figures released by the player’s union … read more »

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Premier League: Final day dramas

The Premier League season draws to a close today and it’s still all to play for at both ends of the table, while the fight for Champions League entry is also far from a foregone conclusion. The champions of Spain, … read more »

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Fabrice Muamba show signs of recovery

Although Bolton Wanderers’ former England Under-21 international remains in intensive care, statements from the medical team treating him at the London Chest Hospital have sounded a note of cautious optimism. Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, who visited the hospital on Monday … read more »

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2012 CONCACAF Champions League Result: Toronto FC 2 v 2 LA Galaxy

The 47,658 fans who packed Rogers Centre for Wednesday’s CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal first leg sure got money’s worth. For 90 minutes they watched Toronto FC and the LA Galaxy play a high-paced match that had plenty of chances for … read more »

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2012 CONCACAF Champions League Preview: Toronto FC v LA Galaxy

The LA Galaxy were kings of MLS in 2011. They won the Supporters’ Shield then won MLS Cup at home, giving the team of stars the moment they had dreamed of since bringing in David Beckham to join Landon Donovan … read more »

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Victoria Beckham Welcomes a Baby Girl

Pair want to ‘get to know’ their new daughter before deciding on a name Sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz ‘excited’ to meet their new sister The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge send message of congratulations For years their house has … read more »

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Is David Beckham comparing himself to Jesus?

David Beckham has a new tattoo depicting himself as Jesus. The British soccer ace – who already has a number of body art pieces including a topless depiction of his wife Victoria and an inscription of her name in Hindi … read more »

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Beckham considering permanent switch

David Beckham will consider a permanent move back to the Premier League on a free transfer as he prepares for his final season with Los Angeles Galaxy. Beckham is currently training with Tottenham Hotspur with a view to securing a … read more »

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David Beckham completes medical and prepares to train with Tottenham

David Beckham is unlikely to play for Tottenham Hotspur unless his club, LA Galaxy, can be persuaded to allow him to return to them later than the Feb 10 date they are insisting on. It is understood that the date … read more »

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Beckham family making room for baby No. 4; this year

LONDON – Team Beckham can soon expect another player.The former Spice Girl, Victoria Beckham and her husband David are expecting a child later this year, said Jo Milloy, a spokeswoman for Victoria Beckham. Milloy gave few other details Sunday, but … read more »

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David Beckham’s massage parlor hidden camera hilarity – Video

Davey Becks was on “The Ellen DeGeneres” show Wednesday doing a hidden camera bit where he visits an unsuspecting masseuse and Ellen tells him ridiculous things to say to her. And it’s actually really funny! Watch as Beckham reveals his surprising comedic … read more »

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Rooney ready to quit Manchester United

Wayne Rooney, the Kobe Bryant of English soccer, has said he wants to quit the most famous team in the land, Manchester United, according to his manager. “We are as bemused as anyone can be,” the manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, … read more »

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