I'm not a big fan of soccer (I only like baseball and basketball), but I've heard that Beckham signed a deal with the L.A. Galaxy. I was just wondering what everyone thought about that. I know a lot of people will probably start going to their games now. I'm interested in knowing what you guys think.
2007-02-10 23:50:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
It is great for the sport. Hopefully it will get more media attention. Soccer is much more exciting and requires a lot more skill than most of the popular sports in the US.
RB
2007-02-11 01:52:44 · answer #1 · answered by riobob00 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad he's coming to the US. David Beckham is a professional player who is going to play his best at the LA Galaxy. He already said in his initial interviews that he's not doing it for the money (I think he's very rich already even without this deal plus he got several offers from other teams.). He's doing it for the challenge and the opportunity to encourage kids to play soccer. I believe him. I also believe that he still has the skills to show off at the MLS.
I don't think soccer is ever going to be as popular in US as baseball, football, and basketball. But more people are going to be exposed to soccer because of Beckham's arrival.
2007-02-11 13:09:02 · answer #2 · answered by Ruud_Kaka_Niko_Fan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The woman up above me is an idiot!! There are more people that like soccer than that, soccer is the worlds sport lady. To answer your question I think it is all a hoax there is no reason for david beckham to join a so/so team when he can make double the money he will get paid, if he chooses to model or something.
2007-02-11 08:39:29 · answer #3 · answered by patricia c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beckham is just a pretty face and has been his whole career. Hes never been the worlds best.. Hes only good on "dead ball" situations.. When the ball is dead like in a free kick, corner kick. Thats about it.
The difference will likely be an initial interest spike in the first month or year.. Then after that US will go back to its usual coverage of the sport.
2007-02-12 00:53:13 · answer #4 · answered by Cules 4 life: ASHKON IS BACK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beckham is still a good player. He is only 31. He still has another 4 years left in him. It will be a good fit for the LA Galaxy, who have to compete with the Lakers, Kings, Dodgers and those Anaheim teams for fan dollars.
2007-02-11 12:34:53 · answer #5 · answered by nyrmetros 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He has a job cut out for him.
Use the Beckham magic to promote the game here?
Success probability in percent?
How many people are interested in soccer in this country ---2%?
2007-02-11 08:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, yeah Beckham going to L.A. Galaxy will attract non soccer lovers to go to stadiums just to watch him. But for me I think he is just going there for MONEY not to play soccer. Keteku P
2007-02-11 10:49:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Beck ham will make a difference, I think other players will follow and eventually he will also help the pay rate go up for current players! He is a great player who was just benched at Real Madrid, that's where was given a bad rep, just like other players in that team! He still young and i hope he does well.
2007-02-11 13:33:38 · answer #8 · answered by madoni MU 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
David Bekham is an overpayed as;shole. Why does everyone fawn over him like he is a king or something. In his 'golden years' at man u, he wasn't the best player around. All he could do was wait and curl freekicks and corners in. Players like Henry, Viera, Giggs, Gerard were a million times better than him.
David bekham gives football a bad name and he should just sod of or die.
2007-02-11 08:38:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
couldn't care less. soccer is boring and gay, no matter who's playing it
2007-02-11 11:46:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋