Tuesday, June 19, 2007
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT BECKS!
Real Madrid President,"I told everyone that it was the wrong decision. I found out during a press conference in Real Madrid City. At that moment, the coach did not think he was useful and he had been sidelined. Beckham wanted to play for the England squad so he decided to find a way out. But Capello has recognised that it was a mistake. I didn't make the decision."
Real Madrid coach, Fabio Capello
"He was and is a great player, and over the last two months he has regained his psych-physical form and has been one of the best players I have ever coached in my life. He can't take a step back now. He's got a new contract and nothing more can be done."
"I admit I made a mistake earlier this season when I didn't count on Beckham. We all make mistakes; it is impossible to do things right all the time..."
Real Madrid Captain, Raul Gonzalez
"David is an important player, but he made a decision months ago. We want the fans to enjoy watching him play at the Bernabéu and for him to leave the best possible way: winning a title. That's what we all want."
Real Madrid Goal Keeper, Iker Casillas
"Becks has been and always be a legend in Real Madrid. His attitude, his skills... perfect. He posses the most dangerous right foot in the world. It is an honor to play beside him in a team. We gonna miss him..."
Real Madrid player, Robinho
"He is in an excellent moment of form and was the best on his team (England)," said Robinho of his Madrid team-mate.
At Real Madrid he has been playing at this level so for that reason it did not surprise me as much, but he is a very important piece to winning the league... I tried to say some things before the free-kick, but it does not serve much good because Beckham takes them very well."
Real Madrid player, Fabio Cannavaro
"Beckham is a player I like very much both for his technique and the way he thinks," the Italian World Cup winner said.
"He is a man who always wants to win, and he has transmitted that mentality to the squad."
Skysports.com: "Beckham's Real reign in Spain"
"Real Madrid were crowned champions of Spain for the 30th time as they came from behind to beat Real Mallorca at the Bernabeu in a thrilling conclusion to the Primera Liga title race... In David Beckham's final game in Spain, Real scored three times in 13 minutes to turn the tide in their favour and claim the title by virtue of a superior head-to-head record... strike from the on-loan Reyes sent the Bernabeu into raptures and gave Beckham the perfect send-off before his journey to America."
BBCsport.com: "Beckham bows out with Liga title"
"It is the club's first La Liga success in four years and they edged out Barcelona, who beat Gimnastic 5-1, because of their head-to-head record... Elated fans flooded down the Paseo de la Castellana from the Bernabeu stadium for the first time in four years to cheer their heros... It is a fitting end to Beckham's career in Spain."
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