David Beckham's lawyers talking to Galaxy

MILAN (AP) -David Beckham's lawyers are talking to the Los Angeles Galaxy to see if the club will enter into negotiations so he can stay in Italy, Milan vice president Adriano Galliani said Wednesday.
"At the moment there is neither optimism nor pessimism,'' Galliani said at the airport on his way to Scotland, where Milan is playing an exhibition against Rangers.
The England midfielder is halfway through a three-month loan with Milan that ends March 8. He has started all five matches since his arrival in Milan and has scored twice, and on Sunday he set up two of Milan's goals in their 3-1 win over Lazio.
Beckham has said he's enjoyed his return to Europe more than he expected, and while he respects the five-year contract he signed with the Galaxy in 2007, playing for Milan has been special. Galliani and Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti have made clear they would love to keep him.
The Galaxy has reiterated that it wants Beckham back when the loan ends.
Galliani, who has acknowledged Beckham's marketing appeal, said Milan was more than willing to enter into negotiations with the Galaxy but that for now no negotiations were under way and Milan hasn't even made an offer yet.
"We would look to acquire him or get him on loan until the end of the season or definitively,'' he said. "Otherwise, unfortunately for everyone starting with me, Beckham has to go back.
"Players can make their choices, but the clubs can say no to their choices. Moreover, the Los Angeles Galaxy has always been very nice to us and has behaved in a very gentlemanly manner.''
Galliani also said Beckham's lawyers are speaking with Los Angeles.
"To start and close any possible negotiation, there's time up until the night of March 8,'' Galliani added.
Beckham has also been included on Milan's 25-man roster for UEFA Cup games against Werder Bremen on Feb. 18 and 26

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Becks Continues To Impress

Another great performance from Becks, 2 great assists helped Milan win 3-0 against Lazio. Now he just can’t leave! He should listen to Sir Bobby Robson “Beckham has earned a vast fortune. Now he should consider spending a few million to buy himself out of LA Galaxy and keep his World Cup dream alive,”

“David has one last chance on the world stage - playing for England at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa - and he must do everything to satisfy that.

“If it means money coming out of his own pocket to facilitate the move to Milan, then so be it. If he goes back to America, the dream is over for David.”

More news from the Milan camp to fuel this saga, Coach Carlo has decided to include Beckham in the UEFA squad list.

The Lazio game. Not the best first half, but everything started to turn for the better in the 2nd half.
Goal.com gave Beckham 7.5.
A brilliant display by the Englishman, as it undoubtedly was his most impressive performance in Milan colours to date. Two wonderful assists to set up the first two goals, and an all round dominant performance that led his side to victory on the night.....

Humble words from David,

“The finish from Pato was better,”
“That’s my job, to put the ball in the right place. Although, the finish was better than the pass.”
“I’m very happy. I’m enjoying myself here and I will be happy to play in the UEFA Cup,”
“I’ve learned some words I can’t say on television,” he laughed. “I’m still learning, I’m trying.”
Galliani aka Uncle Fester is holding onto any lifeline to keep Beckham from going back to L.A Galaxy on March 9th.
“We still have small hopes of keeping Beckham with us until the end of the season,”
“We’ll do everything in our power to make this happen. We have included him in the UEFA Cup list because we think that the tie with Werder Bremen will be crucial and he can give us a hand.”

Video David Beckham scores for LA Galaxy vs. D.C. United 08/14/07

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David Beckham's family to remain in Los Angeles as he makes AC Milan move

David Beckham's family will not join the England midfielder in Italy when he begins his AC Milan career. The 33-year-old could make his Serie A debut this weekend when the Rossoneri travel to Roma.
Beckham, who is training with Milan in Dubai after the league's Christmas break, admitted the decision had been made with his children's education in mind.
"Everyone knows how much I love my wife and my children, but at the same time I love football," Beckham said. "My children will remain in Los Angeles due to school and Victoria will remain with them. When she (Victoria) comes to Milan she will remain with me for a couple of days."
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder, who has joined the Italian club on a two-month loan deal from Los Angeles Galaxy, admits he could not pass up the chance of playing in Italy.
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"I love my team, the Los Angeles Galaxy, but this is a great experience," Beckham said. "Not everyone has had the opportunity to play at what everyone considers to be the best club in the world. I feel fortunate to have this great chance.
"I do not regret the choices I have made in the past because all of them I have thought through, including going to America. I have experienced a fantastic time there but now I am here and I only want to concentrate on this."
Beckham added: "I am always ready to play but it will be the coach that makes the decision. Physically, I know that I have to work hard to be 100 per cent, not just to play but to play better."

David Beckham Biography

English football player David Beckham was born on May 2, 1975, in Leytonstone, London. Manchester United signed David to their youth training program when he was 14, and he began his Pro football career at age 17. He made 394 appearances and scored 85 goals with Manchester United, and in 2003 he was traded to Real Madrid for 23 million Euros, making him only the third Englishman to play for the team. He also has been the captain of the English National team, and he is the first Englishman to score in three separate World Cup tournaments. David is probably best known for being the husband of ex- Spice Girl Victoria Adams, and they have three sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz. One of the few soccer players to become a household name in the United States, David Beckham has been interested in the sport since he was a child.

The son of fanatical Manchester United fans, Beckham attended matches with his parents and played in youth leagues from the time he was small. He began playing for Manchester United in 1995 and shot to stardom during the 1996 season, especially gaining attention for making a goal all the way from the halfway line in a match against Wimbledon. He stayed with Manchester United until 2002, when he took a deal to play for Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Beckham began dating Victoria Adams, also known as Posh Spice in 1997, and by 1999 they were married and had their first child, Brooklyn Joseph; in 2002, son Romeo followed, and Cruz, another boy, was born in 2005. The couple were complete media darlings, dominating the tabloids and followed by paparazzi everywhere. Beckham remained among the most sought-after players on earth and in 2007, he took a deal to play for the L.A. Galaxy. This would mean moving to the United States, and, as it coincided with the announcement of a planned Spice Girls reunion for his wife, the Beckhams became the subject of an NBC reality TV special,

Victoria Beckham: Coming to America. Cammila Albertson, All Movie GuideOne of the few soccer players to become a household name in the United States, David Beckham has been interested in the sport since he was a child. The son of fanatical Manchester United fans, Beckham attended matches with his parents and played in youth leagues from the time he was small. He began playing for Manchester United in 1995 and shot to stardom during the 1996 season, especially gaining attention for making a goal all the way from the halfway line in a match against Wimbledon. He stayed with Manchester United until 2002, when he took a deal to play for Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Beckham began dating Victoria Adams, also known as Posh Spice in 1997, and by 1999 they were married and had their first child, Brooklyn Joseph; in 2002, son Romeo followed, and Cruz, another boy, was born in 2005. The couple were complete media darlings, dominating the tabloids and followed by paparazzi everywhere. Beckham remained among the most sought-after players on earth and in 2007, he took a deal to play for the L.A. Galaxy. This would mean moving to the United States, and, as it coincided with the announcement of a planned Spice Girls reunion for his wife, the Beckhams became the subject of an NBC reality TV special, Victoria Beckham: Coming to America. Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide

Beckham hints at Milan stay

David Beckham left the door open to a possible long-term stay at AC Milan after scoring his first goal in Italian football in a 4-1 win at Bologna.
The victory kept Milan in the title hunt, trailing leaders and city rivals Inter Milan by six points. Playing only his third match for Milan, Beckham wrapped things up on the hour mark with Milan's fourth, a rocket that beat Francesco Antonioli at his near post.
"I feel very good here. I arrived in a team that wanted me for years and I play for exceptional fans," said the former England captain. "I'll stay here until March and then we'll see. Right now I'm focussed only on my football."
Beckham linked up with his Milan team-mates at the end of December before joining them on a mid-season warm weather training camp in Dubai. He joined on loan from LA Galaxy and his deal is due to run out on 8 March, after which he is expected back in Los Angeles for the start of the new Major League Soccer season.
However, he has been an instant hit in Milan for his industrious play on the right side of a three-man midfield and now the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player seems to be considering a longer stay in the Italian financial capital.
On Sunday, he struck from about 15 yards out to the right of goal to net his first successful strike for Milan. "It was a truly special goal, just as it is special for me to be playing here," he told RAI TV. "The important thing was to win so now we are even more confident ahead of Wednesday's game (against Genoa)."

Milan have been a more balanced and effective outfit since Beckham joined, something they had lost since Gennaro Gattuso was injured. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is keen to keep him at the club but admits that it is out of his hands.
"It's up to him what happens. Our hands are tied because he is locked into a very precise contract," said Ancelotti. "But as long as we have him at our disposal I see no reason not to take advantage of that because he's giving us a lot."
It's not just Beckham's presence on the right side of a three man midfield that is working well for Ancelotti, but another switch also seems to have paid dividends. Rather than playing Kaka behind Pato and Ronaldinho, Ancelotti has pushed Kaka further forward, dropped Ronaldinho to the bench and is playing veteran Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf in the hole behind the front two.
Massimo Ambrossini is bringing some steel to the midfield. "Right now we're playing with great effectiveness because we're making the most of Kaka and Pato's pace," said Ancelotti. "Seedorf gives us more cover (than Ronaldinho) but we haven't forgetten when the Brazilian was playing well over the first half of the season."
However, it seems the former Barcelona and Paris St Germain player is paying for poor discipline. "He was the one who did the least work in Dubai but in the future he can once again play with Pato and Kaka," said the coach.

He may have to wait a while, though. If things continue in this vein, Ancelotti, who celebrated 400 games in charge of Milan against Bologna, believes his side has what it takes to be champions for the first time since 2004. "If we carry on along this path we can win the championship," he said. "The problem right now is finding consistency."