I DIDN'T SEE HIM IN THE GAME AGAINST MEXICO........DOES HE NEED A WORK PERMIT FOR THE U.S LIKE DEMPSEY NEEDED FOR ENGLAND?
2007-02-14 07:34:20 · 16 answers · asked by Naty:Co-Emperor Has Returned 6 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
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2007-02-14 11:04:25 · answer #1 · answered by dgbfdg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beckham cannot play for the US as 1) he's not an American citizen, and 2) he has already capped for England's senior team.
Likewise, Dempsey can't play for England because 1) he's not an English citizen, and 2) he has already capped for the US senior team.
Beckham can PLAY in the US and Dempsey can PLAY in England, but neither will be able to play for that country.
2007-02-15 15:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by sweetpanther08 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acutally, Beckham will never play for the US. Beckham is going to play in the US league for the LA Galaxy (like the NBA and Europeans.) He will never be able to play for the US because he has already capped (played in an international match ) for England and FIFA states that once you play for a countries national team in a FIFA sanctioned match, you can't play for any other country. Beckham will continue to play for England (if coach McLaren calls him up) and will play his club ball with LA Galaxy of MLS.
2007-02-14 16:35:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's going to play IN the US, not FOR the US. He'll get a work permit not the American citizenship.
Kaka just received the Italian citizenship, he will be allowed to play for the Italian team if he is chosen, that will be an interesting event to follow.
2007-02-15 14:17:20 · answer #4 · answered by At Last WC2010 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He plays for England still (even when he was on Real Madrid in Spain) This summer he will be playin for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Woot!
2007-02-14 22:30:28 · answer #5 · answered by augustflowers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm, it sounds like you're expecting him to be playing for the national team. I don't think that's going to be possible unless/until he applies for U.S. citizenship.
If you're talking about club football, he'll be able to play for the LA Galaxy in June, after the Spanish season, when his obligations to his current team, Real Madrid, have ended.
2007-02-14 15:40:21 · answer #6 · answered by Coreydan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can't play for the US since he has already played for England's senior team in a FIFA sanctioned match. He will only play for a team in US(La Galaxy).. It's kinda like in basketball, Dirk Nowitzski doesnt play for USA in the olympics.
2007-02-15 12:11:24 · answer #7 · answered by Cules 4 life: ASHKON IS BACK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will play with LA Galaxy when the SUPER LIGA starts in July.
He will not play for the U.S. He will play for Galaxy
2007-02-14 20:30:35 · answer #8 · answered by CFC4Life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will probably start playing for them when his move is finalised.
I don't know about immigration laws in America but don't they operate a Green card system?
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2007-02-14 15:42:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
His Highness hasn't ruled much lately has he? lol
well...Beckham can't really play for both Real and Galaxy, so I think he'll start this summer :)
2007-02-14 15:42:51 · answer #10 · answered by Barça! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
early july oh maaan hes not playing for the u.s. national team hes playing in the u.s. with a club team
2007-02-14 17:40:37 · answer #11 · answered by Ribery22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋