Re: David Beckham retires

by Arquitecto Sat May 18, 2013 2:42 pm

RED wrote:Legend. He has done so much for the sport and achieved a lot too. Going out on a high.

I remember when we were down 4-0 to you guys at Old Trafford. Leonardo decided to make a classy move to bring in Becks. David came in with a magnificent applause which even had Milan fans emotional. Chants were "One David Beckham...There's only one David Beckham"" etc... David being the professional man he is tried to get on with the game yet broke down in tears while trying to hide it due to Milan situation. It was one of the moments that defined football at its best.

United fans seemed to unanimously respect Milan's situations by encouraging and clapping for every chance Milan got in the most sincere way. It wasn't one that a club of Milan's stature would like, yet we were so humbled, any more humiliation would be dire. Then came one moment which is one of my favourite moments of Becks, the ball volleyed in and around the box until it went 20 feet into the air and when it came down, Becks launched a volley which hit it so sweetly that it lasered onto VDS and absolutely corralled the crossbar. It was the only moment that Milan could look fondly upon such a gruesome loss. Beckham's INSANE piece of technique lifted our heads high just for a few moments as such was the amazing display of technique there. United fans applauded that shot as if he was playing on their side. It was a beautiful moment and I thank Becks for that.

Match went on as United fans were class and decided to chant "Love United, Hate Glazer" throughout the rest instead of adding salt to our wounds. They chanted it constantly and as it grew louder, Milan away fans stood up applauded the cause as it was the greatest sight I'd seen in Old Trafford. The chant was 80+ people singing for one cause and oblivious to the match.

Hence why Becks picked up that Green and gold and wore it to support the cause. Leonardo and the squad supported that action as it was the most respectful 4-0 loss I've seen my team face. We had it coming

by Kick Sat May 18, 2013 2:50 pm

I must admit, Becks had a great influence of me when I was younger, Ronaldo and Beckham were the two main reasons why I started watching football. The game won't be the same without him. A true great, never to be forgotten and despite him leaving the game, people will still say 'I bet you can't bend it like Beckham'

All the best for what ever lies ahead, David.

by RED Sat May 18, 2013 3:18 pm

Arquitecto wrote:
RED wrote:Legend. He has done so much for the sport and achieved a lot too. Going out on a high.

I remember when we were down 4-0 to you guys at Old Trafford. Leonardo decided to make a classy move to bring in Becks. David came in with a magnificent applause which even had Milan fans emotional. Chants were "One David Beckham...There's only one David Beckham"" etc... David being the professional man he is tried to get on with the game yet broke down in tears while trying to hide it due to Milan situation. It was one of the moments that defined football at its best.

United fans seemed to unanimously respect Milan's situations by encouraging and clapping for every chance Milan got in the most sincere way. It wasn't one that a club of Milan's stature would like, yet we were so humbled, any more humiliation would be dire. Then came one moment which is one of my favourite moments of Becks, the ball volleyed in and around the box until it went 20 feet into the air and when it came down, Becks launched a volley which hit it so sweetly that it lasered onto VDS and absolutely corralled the crossbar. It was the only moment that Milan could look fondly upon such a gruesome loss. Beckham's INSANE piece of technique lifted our heads high just for a few moments as such was the amazing display of technique there. United fans applauded that shot as if he was playing on their side. It was a beautiful moment and I thank Becks for that.

Match went on as United fans were class and decided to chant "Love United, Hate Glazer" throughout the rest instead of adding salt to our wounds. They chanted it constantly and as it grew louder, Milan away fans stood up applauded the cause as it was the greatest sight I'd seen in Old Trafford. The chant was 80+ people singing for one cause and oblivious to the match.

Hence why Becks picked up that Green and gold and wore it to support the cause. Leonardo and the squad supported that action as it was the most respectful 4-0 loss I've seen my team face. We had it coming

I remember that chance too. I even wanted it to go in and was disappointed went it didn't.

It was an emotional match, far more so than CR's recent return. And the way Beckham endorsed the green and gold movement at the end, and the way he was consolidated by his team were befitting of the man and the class of Milan as a club.

Respect.

by TalkingReckless Sat May 18, 2013 8:39 pm

by Grooverider Sat May 18, 2013 10:40 pm

please, bore off

by The_Badger Sat May 18, 2013 10:53 pm

Grooverider wrote:

please, bore off

It's over now.

by TalkingReckless Sat May 18, 2013 11:25 pm

by Guest Sun May 19, 2013 2:54 am

just got me into tears as well, when he was in tears... i realized that you dont need to be Manutd fan to become his fan because he has contributed so much for England and for world football.

damn ... its really hard to imagine football without Beckham... really... Sad

by Ganso Sun May 19, 2013 2:59 am

damn it, i cried when i was watching the game.i hate when football makes me cry Mad

by BarcaLearning Sun May 19, 2013 7:17 am

Harmonica wrote:
Kamikaze692 wrote:Many people actually don't know that Beckham narrowly finished second to Rivaldo in the Ballon D'Oh in 1999, for his treble winning exploits.
With current voting method, Beckham actually would have won 2001 (Owen) Ballon d'Or, narrowly beating Figo.

Whats the difference between the systems?

Beckham gone, now I can finally stop being jealous of his good looks Laughing

Nah for real, I think at his best he was a great player, his best was obviously the pinpoint crossing and freekicks. But overrated as times, I think his overall package is why he gets so high praise.

We are losing a lot of players and managers of "our" generation this year

by Casciavit Sun May 19, 2013 9:44 am

Spoiler:

by Kick Sun May 19, 2013 9:45 am

Goodbye Becks. Sad

by McLewis Sun May 19, 2013 2:24 pm

Video of his subbing off.....very touching Sad

http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/posh-applauds-david-beckham-bursts-into-tears-as-hes-subbed-v-brest/#.UZfn6sKhpiU.twitter

by RED Sun May 19, 2013 3:20 pm

That was touching.

3 United legends retired this month. wow...

by 1991 Mon May 20, 2013 12:01 am

It's quite shocking to see that reception outside of England, guess people really do worship celebrity

by The_Badger Mon May 20, 2013 1:01 am

RED wrote:That was touching.

3 United legends retired this month. wow...

Fergie, Scholes and Phil Neville?

by LeBéninois Mon May 20, 2013 1:33 am

The_Badger wrote:
RED wrote:That was touching.

3 United legends retired this month. wow...

Fergie, Scholes and Phil Neville?

isn't Beckam a Man u legend ?

by The_Badger Mon May 20, 2013 9:42 am

Facepalm!

by Kick Mon May 20, 2013 9:44 am

Bénin wrote:
The_Badger wrote:
RED wrote:That was touching.

3 United legends retired this month. wow...

Fergie, Scholes and Phil Neville?

isn't Beckam a Man u legend ?

He's having a dig at Beckham/United.

by The_Badger Mon May 20, 2013 9:47 am

I'll add smilies next time.

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