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Soccer is one of the few sports the United States has never managed to dominate, but all that may be about to change. The world's most famous player, David Beckham, met up with a group of aspiring footie stars when he inaugurated his new academy in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Becks, who last week led the England team to victory against Colombia, gave a master class to youngsters from local soccer clubs. And the glamorous midfielder seemed impressed with the abilities of some of the children who had come along to get some tips from their sporting idol.
"It's about kids coming down, getting off the streets, having fun," said David. "If we find great new talent, then that's good. But the most important thing is the kids coming down, learning about soccer, learning about their bodies and the injuries you can get, and also having fun."
Despite being a huge star in Europe and Asia the Real Madrid ace has remained relatively anonymous in the US until now. After being mobbed on the street in Manhattan a few days ago, the 30-year-old confessed that his fame finally seems to have crossed the Atlantic.
Becks says he doesn't mind the attention, though. "I realize how lucky I am as a person, as a professional, to be in this position," he said. "Obviously, with the fame there comes some problems, but I've never complained about my life." His fondness for the United States was made even more clear when one reporter asked whether he might one day play for an American club. "I would consider it," he revealed. "I am thinking about it, definitely." |
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