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Beckham Bids Real Madrid Adios With Win Against Mallorca

Is it the end of an era or the beginning of
something new? With his latest win for RealBeckham will soon fly across the Atlantic and
Madrid against Mallorca in the last game oftake his place among team members of the L.A.
the season, soccer great David Beckham bidsGalaxy team in Los Angeles, California,
adieu to his teammates and heads for thefollowing a $250 million dollar deal with the
States, where he's set to play for the L.A.Major Soccer League. His debut in America may
Galaxy  team.come with a match between his new team and
England's Chelsea. The upcoming World of
Beckham played for four years with Spain'sFootball series tour promises millions of
Real Madrid, and he ended his career withfans around the world the ultimate in soccer
them by helping them to a 3-1 win overcompetition  and  big  names.
Mallorca, much to the delight of fans around
the world. As to his end with the team,Word is that Beckham would still love to play
Beckham has been quoted as saying, "Ifor his native England at international level
couldn't  have  dreamt  it  any  better."despite the distance between LA and Europe.
Beckham says, "I always wanted to play for my
Beckham's farewell was an emotional one, andcountry and I will always be available,
thousands of fans smiled for his future,whether I'm in Spain for the next four
though they will certainly feel his loss.months, or whether I'm in L.A. I will always
Real Madrid fans converged in the city for awant  to  do  well  for  my  country."
celebration after their hard-earned win in
Bernabeu stadium to cheer not only Beckham,Beckham's arrival in Los Angeles has
but  their  team,  in  grand style and noise.Hollywood set on its ear waiting for the
famed soccer player, and local entertainment
Despite the celebratory air, however, it wasvenues know that his arrival will bring
clear Barcelona was going to give competitorsthousands of fans to the city to watch his
a run for their money and the title, and itdebut. Southern California will certainly
wasn't until the final whistles had blownbask in the glow that surrounds Beckham, and
that  Barcelona  knew  they  would be second.friend or foe, he's certainly someone to
watch, even though he is heading into a wind
There had been a chance of Barcelona winningdown  of  his  illustrious  career.
the title if results had gone their way, and
when Mallorca went 1-0 up against Real MadridWhat do fans hope for? Beckham again says it
the bars and hotels in Barcelona were bracedall: "I'll retire from this game when my best
for  a  night  of  celebration.isn't good enough." Looks like fans in LA, as
well as around the world still have plenty of
But it wasn't to be Barcelona's night, asopportunities to watch and enjoy Beckham's
Real Madrid went on to win 3-1 - and themoves, at least for a little while longer.
Spanish  soccer  title.



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