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David Beckham: United States
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To watch David Beckham playing soccer is to watch a master craftsman at work, perhaps even an artist! As European soccer mourns, he arrived in the States with many wondering what all the fuss was about.
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David Beckham poses half naked on a billboard on the legendary Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. The LA Galaxy star is becoming a popular figure out in the States, but just in case the Americans don't know who is in the advert, they've added his name to the poster! more »
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Victoria Beckham said that when David Beckham married her, he ... “married all the Spice Girls.” He had to take care of them too. These statements were made in reference to the common gifts he presented to each of the Spice Girls before they kicked off their first re-union concert. He had bought diamond bracelets from Octopussy for all the Spice Girls.
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Bob Ivins, EVP of International Markets at comScore, observed, "David Beckham's impact on the MLS league's official website has been enormous. The player has single handedly doubled the number of visitors to mlsnet.com versus last year, which let's not forget, was a World Cup year. When you look at the huge traffic increase that occurred in January just because of the announcement of his signing for the club, the figures speak for themselves. If anyone can raise the profile of soccer in the States, David Beckham is undoubtedly the man to do it. "
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Despite the harsh environment, Beckham has continued to improve his play on the field. On the international level, he was captain of the English squad. During his tenure at Manchester United, he won four league titles, the F.A. Cup and the prestigious Champions League Cup.
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In 1998, Beckham started dating the Spice Girl Victoria Adams and was pictured wearing a sarong while they were on holiday together. Their relationship attracted a great deal of media interest. United started the season well, but their results deteriorated when several players became injured and they finished the season in second place.
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