Comments on: The Beautiful Game: LA Galaxy vs. FC Dallas

By: the other alex

the other alex — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:03:36 +0000

Beckham plays with real pressure every time he steps on the field, so yes, he had pressure and he handled it very well in this game.

By: Skeeter

Skeeter — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:56:54 +0000

I would not be surprised if Becks felt some pressure. Making his 100 appearance for England is very important to him and his opportunities may be running out. His prior experience would probably help him to deal with the pressure, but would not eliminate it. He has done lots of things in his career, but playing for one last chance at national team glory in the twilight of his career is a new experience.

By: Big Bob

Big Bob — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:33:13 +0000

Man, I’d kill to see the boys in the old Dallas Burn jerseys. The ones they got now suck..

By: Jamie Fougerousse

Jamie Fougerousse — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:49:52 +0000

Was I the only one who thought Becks had a bit of an off game? His first touch let him down several times, especialy early in the match, and Dallas players dispossessed him regularly in 1-v-1 & 50/50 situations.

No argument he is a great player. I still think he had a bad game.

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:45:47 +0000

Lorenzo,

I’m a little perplexed by your comment about pressure. He’s played in a Champion’s League final, and represented England in numerous World Cups and Euro Cups, most recently as captain. Having Capello’s henchman in the stands would hardly be considered pressure by a player that’s thrived at both Man U and Real Madrid. The man can place a precision 40+ yard pass and is great in dead ball situations. A Gals vs. Hoops preseason game is not pressure though.

By: david 09

david 09 — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:03:46 +0000

I was able to to take my father-n-law to the game and really enjoyed it. He grew up in Italy and Belguim and told me after the game that the stadium is built the way it is suppose to be close to the field and no fence in front of the stands. Other than the few people behind us saying that they need to put on a jersey and go out there and show them how to play, and the guy yelling that you need to mark “yellow shoes” it was the best way to watch a the GREAT GAME.

By: James Wedding

James Wedding — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:15:19 +0000

Well written piece, thanks, Lorenzo. I have to agree, even as I yelled at people for wearing Beck jerseys, I couldn’t help but be awed by the energy he brings to the proceedings by simply being on the pitch, and the touch he delivers on a ball.

Watching David Beckham play soccer is one of those treats you have to just enjoy for the purity of it. Even for the other team, watching him deliver like that is an act of soccer beauty.

By: baconboy

baconboy — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:38:14 +0000

While I was also impressed by Beckham’s passing, I’m even more impressed that a guy who has been dead for 600 years is writing match reports for Third Degree! Lorenzo de Medici, I salute you!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_de‘_Medici