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LA Galaxy concerned over Beckham England recall

May 28th, 2007

Now some of you may just think this item is an excuse to show Beckham without his shirt for our female readers… 😉

However, Los Angeles Galaxy general manager Alexei Lalas has said he is concerned David Beckham’s recall to the England team might interfere with his appearances for his new Major League Soccer club.

Beckham signed a five-year, 250-million-dollar deal with the Californian club earlier this season when he was out of favour with the England team. However England coach Steve McClaren has decided to recall the former England skipper for matches against Brazil on Friday at Wembley and then a Euro 2008 qualifier in Estonia the following Wednesday.

England have four crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers during September and October and that would put Beckham out of domestic action for the Major League Soccer outfit. Galaxy have sold thousands of season tickets on the back of his arrival, but Beckham’s surprise recall could mean he could be on duty for England against Israel, Russia twice and Estonia instead of playing in the MLS.

Lalas admits they are concerned over Beckham’s international situation from a business point of view, and hinted he may not be released for any non-competitive games. Lalas, speaking on BBC Radio Five’s Sportsweek programme, said:

“From a business perspective it is not the greatest news because we are selling the team with David Beckham and a lot of people are excited to see him play with the Galaxy […and no doubt without his shirt too…]. “We will deal with it from a business perspective, but for us to say one of our players is representing England internationally is a great thing.

“There are business challenges but there is an educated public here when it comes to this international game we play. [Americans? Really?] We recognise that when we are going out and getting these stars, they have responsibilities domestically and internationally.

The Galaxy chief added: “He recognises that responsibility to the Galaxy and to the sport in the United States. I represented my country and I know what it means […Good for you…but it’s not quite the same is it?]. It is something above money, it is something you take with you forever.”

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