Fabio Capello
So what does Fabio Capello, the manager of England's national football team think David Beckham would say when he reads from the news first that Capello wants him out of the team because it seems that Beckham, who is also England's most capped outfield player with 115 appearances is probably too old for the game at the age of 35.
Is Capello hoping for a smile and a pat at the back when it's time for Beckham to wave goodbye? I mean, don't people have the courtesy to inform the said person face-to-face first rather than telling it to the press first and having the said person read it from the news like some bad break up? Fabio said that he is in good terms with Beckham and that they have a good relationship but he haven't told Beckham of this decision directly. He just wants Beckham to play the next last friendly game in Wembley and say "bye bye" to the crowd.
Not sure why Capello is saying that England needs new young players now though. Could it be that he is having trouble with Beckham or some of the other old players? Still, fresh breath of air could probably help boost England's not-so-amazing rep that we saw at the South Africa's World Cup. Still, if Beckham is to play his last game for England in the next friendly match, he should be prepared because the next match would be against France in the not so distant month of November. And if so, hopefully he will be fully recovered from his injury that had made him being sidelined at the World Cup and be able to perform for his last call. This injury (ruptured Achilles tendon) could also be the reason Capello might not even consider David Beckham as one of the qualifiers for the Euro 2012.
David Beckham
However, despite his injury and huge coverage since marrying Victoria Beckham, David have always been this humble individual whose only obsession is football. He made his first international debut in September 1996 against Moldova and is also England's second most capped player after goalkeeper Peter Shilton. David is also the only England player who was sent off twice while playing for his country. The first time was against Argentina in 1998 France World Cup and another against Austria in 2005 World Cup qualifier in Old Trafford. Last October was his last international appearance at Wembley against Belarus.
Whatever it is though, David Beckham is certainly a sensational footballer. I remember the time, back in school when my girlfriends were so crazy over him that even the non-football fans knows everything and anything on him and Manchester United. He has certainly make big bucks with his ad campaigns and famous fashionista wife. It would be sad to see David Beckham go but then again, life goes on for everybody else and it's probably time to pass the baton to someone who has a brighter future and also qualified in this game.
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