DAVID BECKHAM still wishes he was a Manchester United player.
That is why he will not be celebrating if he scores against his old club in the second round of the Champions League.
The former England skipper faces United next Tuesday for the first time since his acrimonious departure to Real Madrid seven years ago.
Becks, on loan at AC Milan, is looking forward to his reunion but clearly he would still like Old Trafford to be his permanent home.
He said: “I always wish I was part of Manchester United, it is just in me.
“Even though I am not there any more, I am still a huge fan.
“Coming to terms with not being a United player was certainly the toughest thing I’ve ever had to deal with.
“When you are a Manchester United player and a Manchester United fan you never want to play for any other club.
“I always want them to do well and ]be successful because the club still means so much to me. Read more…
It is the second time Becks has lost to Jose in the match-up. Mourinho claimed there was a plot against Inter after having two men sent off.
Mourinho ruled the roost after his side saw off David Beckham’s AC Milan.
Inter moved nine points clear of their city rivals at the top of Serie A following a fiery San Siro derby.
Sneijder went for dissent in the 26th minute.
Lucio was also dismissed for handball late on although Ronaldinho had the resulting penalty saved by Julio Cesar.
Jose Mourinho rapped: “Everything was done to try to prevent Inter from winning. But we will win the Scudetto.
“We would have won this game even with seven men.” Beckham, who was booked in the third minute, has been told he can play until he is 40. Read more…
AC Milan midfielder, Andrea Pirlo, satisfied with his team 3-0 victory over Juventus in Serie-A follow-up, at the Stadio Olimpico Grande, Sunday (10.1.2010). According to him, with this victory, his team could be evicted Inter Milan at the top.
Before the fight, there are many who predict Milan Juve would embarrass himself in front of supporters. Milan votes were in the best performance. Meanwhile, Juve are in crisis puddle. This assumption is not excessive even after winning Milan’s first goal by Alessandro Nesta.
Then, in a great pressure from Juventus, Milan showed the superiority with a pair of Ronaldinho goal in the second half. Thanks to this victory, Milan firmly in second place and only eight digits adrift of Inter.
Pirlo rate this victory Milan has not established measures to scudetto. However, he said, this victory is important to shorten the distance with Inter. He was convinced by one match postponed, the team can be enthroned at the top of the league.
“This victory does not determine (scudetto), but it is important to maintain consistency and distance with Inter after their win yesterday,” he said. Read more…
David Beckham enjoyed a winning return to the AC Milan side as they outclassed Genoa 5-2 at the San Siro.
Watched by England coach Fabio Capello, Beckham impressed on the right side of a three-man attack in his first game since beginning a second loan spell.
Injuries to Alexandre Pato and Clarence Seedorf meant 34-year-old Beckham played further forward than usual.
“That is the synthesis of what he is about. He has an absolute willingness to help,” said Milan coach Leonardo.
“He had a week where we tried him in every role. He has extraordinary quality and tactical intelligence.”
After Ronaldinho had an early penalty saved, Genoa went ahead on 25 minutes but Milan were 2-1 up at half-time.
Leonardo’s side ran riot in the second half to keep the gap between them and leaders Inter Milan at eight points. Read more…
DAVID BECKHAM is sure of his golden ticket to the World Cup after being promised regular first-team football with AC Milan.
The LA Galaxy star is back in Italy for a second loan spell and could play for the Rossoneri against Genoa at the San Siro tonight.
England boss Fabio Capello warned Becks he needs to be playing regularly in Europe if he is to make the squad for South Africa.
But Milan coach Leonardo revealed he expects Beckham to be more than just a bit-part player as AC look to hunt down bitter rivals Inter at the top of Serie A.
And the former Brazil star also left the door open for Beckham to make a permanent move to the San Siro after the World Cup.
Beckham made 20 appearances under Carlo Ancelotti in last season’s loan stint with Milan.
Although Ancelotti is now at Chelsea, it appears his successor is happy with the loan deal.
Leonardo said: “We have a lot of matches and he will have a lot of football over the next few months. Read more…
ALEX FERGUSON was dumped out of the FA Cup by Becks - on the day the real Becks promised to come back to haunt him.
Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford, 26, sent Fergie crashing to third-round defeat for the first time as Old Trafford boss.
It came after David Beckham promised to pile more misery on the man who forced him out of Old Trafford.
England ace Becks admits he wished he had never left United but returns with AC Milan next month desperate for Euro glory.
Yesterday it was the turn of Beckford to give 9,000 Leeds fans a day to remember.
Boss Simon Grayson said: “Our fans deserved this result, not because we have taken 9,000 to Old Trafford - we have taken 4,000 to Bristol Rovers on a Tuesday night.
“This is a result for them. Leeds is a big club. We are known worldwide for our achievements in the 60s and 70s but we are in League One for a reason.” Read more…
Zurich coach Bernard Challandes appeared somewhat skeptical on his team’s possibilities of repeat their result in the first leg during today’s press conference, but he also said in football “anything can happen.”
At the Letzigrund stadium a press conference was held this afternoon by Zurich coach Bernard Challandes and player Silvan Aegerter. Here are the declarations of the Swiss coach:
“We are the number ones of fair play, we lack determination and meanness. On Saturday I was very disappointed with my lads’ performance in the derby against Grasshoppers. We keep the ball, play well, but we never make ourselves dangerous up front. My players are more charged up and concentrated when we have to face Milan or Real Madrid, but since now we only have the league, I expected more in the derby. Read more…
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso will reconsider his future at the club if he does not get more playing time.
The Italy international, who is a reported target of Manchester City, has seen his minutes on the pitch decrease this term, partly due to injuries as well as coach Leonardo’s rotation policy.
“I am Rino Gattuso and I cannot wait for someone to get injured in order to play,” the midfielder told Corriere dello Sport. “I would be lying if I said that everything is okay. At this time I am not happy because of the injury and the fact that I am not being used much.
“I still feel strong and I am disappointed not to be able to prove it,” he went on. “I don´t accept the thought that I am no longer indispensable.” Read more…
