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David Beckham - Australia

David Beckham dijo a la prensa en Australia, que la liga A Australiana se parece mucho al MLS en nivel.

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The 36-year-old former Manchester United, Real Madrid and AC Milan star played in previous Galaxy encounters with A-League opposition Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets.

Beckham said he had been impressed on both occasions, particularly by the Sky Blues who beat them 5-3 in 2007.

"That was a really tough game. We kind of got battered really. Every time we’ve played here we expect it to be the same," Beckham told reporters.

“The standard is similar to what it is in the US. The game’s growing and that’s what’s great to see. People around the world are talking about both leagues and that’s a sign of the growth of the game in both countries.”

Galaxy's next opponents Victory are in unconvincing form in the A-League this term with two wins, five draws and two losses from nine matches despite the glamour signing of Socceroo Harry Kewell.

Nonetheless, Beckham said he is expecting another tough assignment against Australian opposition.

“We’re expecting a tough game. Everytime we’ve come here we’ve had difficult games,” Beckham said.

He continued: “We know they [Victory] have players who can cause us many problems and we know obviously they had a disappointing loss on the weekend.

“Harry Kewell’s had a successful career and he’s home now so I’m sure he’s content and his family’s content but he’s a winner, he’s still playing at a high level.

“They’re a very strong team, especially playing in front of their own fans. And we know they have a very passionate fan base."

Meanwhile, on the topic of his own career with his contract at Galaxy expiring and speculation linking him with Paris Saint-Germain, Beckham insisted he remained undecided.

"I said I'd get this season and this tour out of the way and then have some family time and obviously make a big decision," Beckham said.

David Beckham - Australia sold out

En 48 horas, se vendieron 11.000 entradas para el partido LA Galaxy - Melbourne Voctory.
Los dos equipos se enfrentarán el 6 de diciembre en el Estadio Etihad, Australia.
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David Beckham’s next trip to Australia is gaining plenty of exposure just two days after tickets were released for sale.

In 48 hours, more than 11,000 tickets have been purchased for LA Galaxy’s meeting with Melbourne Victory at Etihad Stadium on December 6.

A spokesperson for tour organisers Tribal Sports Management said that Galaxy president Tom Payne would soon be on Australian shores to oversee things in the build-up to the clash which will feature Beckham, Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan up against the likes of Harry Kewell and Archie Thompson.

“There are some exciting announcements to follow shortly coupled with the visit next week from LA Galaxy President Tom Payne,” said the TSM spokesperson.

“Victory are expecting their Chairman's Dinner to attract lots of interest given many members are choosing to have their Christmas parties at Etihad that night,” added the spokesperson.

"We’re very happy with ticket sales to date. All corporate suites have sold but there are still lots of dining packages available.”

The Galaxy’s other two visits down under have been very successful with a trip to Sydney a few years ago followed by last summer’s visit to Newcastle to take on the Jets and it seems as though this year’s meeting with two-time A-League champions the Victory will also be a hit.

27 nov'10 Beckham cena luego del partido

Mientras David disfrutaba de una cerveza fría en un área donde hay mucho cafés ayer a la noche, la gente del lugar quedó sorprendida que uno de los jugadores mejores pagos del mundo haya llegado sin afeitarse y un poco reacio a saludar a sus fans, pero lo hizo igualmente.

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As David Beckham enjoyed a cold beer on Newcastle's cafe strip last night, locals were left more than a tad miffed that one of the world's most highly paid footballers had flown in unshaven and reluctant to wave to his fans.

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Milicevic, quien juega para los Newcastle Jets, cenó con Beckham y otros seis jugadores en el restaurant Goldbergs.
Como a todos en Newcastle, David impresionó a Milicevic.
''Era muy genuino, sólo uno más del grupo. No era diferente al resto de nosotros. Sólo tomamos un par de cervezas y pasamos el rato.''
Milicevic colaboró con la organización de una fiesta privada para los Jets y Galaxy en el Hotel The King Street, Newcastle
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Milicevic, who now plays for the Newcastle Jets, had dinner with Beckham and six others at Goldbergs restaurant.

Like almost everyone else in Newcastle, Milicevic was impressed with Becks.

"He was such a genuine guy, just one of the boys really," he said.

"No different to anyone of us. We all just had a few beers and hung out."

Milicevic helped organise a private party at Newcastle hotspot The King Street Hotel for the Jets and Beckham's team, the LA Galaxy.