Most of them categorically stated "NO!" Even in the few states where Beckham picked up more votes than others, the percentage of people that stated they would go to more games or be more interested, was very slightly lower in favour of uninterested followers.
I think for Beckham himself, it is a great decision. Who would turn down that kind of money? Especially at the stage in his life that he is at. He is still a great player, but the kind of player that is not interested in 'getting hurt' anymore. He showed that in the World Cup. He was not willing to get stuck into anyone and actually shyed out of certain tackles. Of course, he is still the best dead ball striker of the ball in the world as well as one of the best passers. If he is on a team that doesn't rely on work-ethic, which is exactly what LA Galaxy are looking for, he will do just fine.
He is considered the 'pretty boy' of football and he might as well take advantage of it and get into the 'superficial' world known as North America. It will suit his wife who would eat herself if she was chocolate, just fine. He will make a ton of money and maybe bring a few more fans to the game of football in America.
He is however, fighting against some big guns there in America. Namely, basketball, american football and of course, the big one; baseball. The LA Galaxy team knows that they can procure a change in some areas of the game, none the least important as promotions and advertising. He will have his face stuck on every board and poster across the states, promoting the game that they just hope to tap into with at least a few more percent of followers.
Even with a few more percent of followers that will translate into huge money. The base after all is 300 million plus!!!!
Will Beckham take the game to the next level in America? I tend to not think so, but any gain in a country that has the money and resources like America, is not such a bad thing for the 'global' game of football.
Good luck to you, Mr. Beckham, but I am not holding my breath to see you become a superstar in that league. I tend to think that even some of the so-so players there will be able to out-run you and out-try you.
Beckham has lost the passion for the game that he once had. The new England manager recognized it and the manager and the powers-that-be at Real Madrid, realized the same thing too.
I am a football purist and while I don't care if he makes it in America or not.... he certainly doesn't need the money.... I hope that more Americans follow the sport as that can only translate into more 'global ' investment of the beautiful game of football.
I think that after his football days, Mr. Beckham has his sights firmly set on being a "Hollywood Star" and hanging out with the riders and rollers in that industry. Good luck to you, once again.
My final statement is this: He is an ex-Manchester United player and for that reason, I will always dislike him...... haha. I don't mean that literally or do I? I think I do!!!!!!!
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I kind of liked the rumours I heard of him going to Liverpool though. You and I both know that it's hard to hang up your boots and maybe deep down it's hard for him too. Even though he might still have a lot of football in him, the US is probably a very good choice for him to play now! And you're right, who could turn down that kind of money!!
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