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10/06/2003
Man Utd accept Barcelona's bid for Beckham
Manchester United have confirmed that they have accepted a bid for midfielder David Beckham from Spanish giants Barcelona.
The news follows days of speculation over the future of the England captain and where he is likely to end up playing next season.
In a statement released on its official website, a club spokesperson said: "Manchester United confirms that club officials have met Joan Laporta, the leading candidate for the Presidency of Barcelona. These meetings have resulted in an offer being made for the transfer of David Beckham to Barcelona."
However the move depends on whether Laporta is successful in his attempt at landing the Barca presidency. He currently lags behind presidential favourite, Luis Bassat, who claimed today he will not be signing Beckham if he becomes president because of "financial constraints".
Other factors which could prove decisive will be Beckham's personal terms for a club which will not be involved in Champions League football next season because of this season's poor finish.
The England captain will also want to keep his options open with Real Madrid, AC Milan and Inter Milan all showing a key interest in his talents.
Barcelona's presidency elections take place on Sunday 15 June.
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The news follows days of speculation over the future of the England captain and where he is likely to end up playing next season.
In a statement released on its official website, a club spokesperson said: "Manchester United confirms that club officials have met Joan Laporta, the leading candidate for the Presidency of Barcelona. These meetings have resulted in an offer being made for the transfer of David Beckham to Barcelona."
However the move depends on whether Laporta is successful in his attempt at landing the Barca presidency. He currently lags behind presidential favourite, Luis Bassat, who claimed today he will not be signing Beckham if he becomes president because of "financial constraints".
Other factors which could prove decisive will be Beckham's personal terms for a club which will not be involved in Champions League football next season because of this season's poor finish.
The England captain will also want to keep his options open with Real Madrid, AC Milan and Inter Milan all showing a key interest in his talents.
Barcelona's presidency elections take place on Sunday 15 June.
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18 June 2003
Beckham to sign for Real Madrid, at last!
England captain David Beckham has finally agreed to sign for Spanish giants Real Madrid for just under £25 million. The deal was confirmed last night by Manchester United and will see Beckham signing up for a phased four-year contract. The transfer fee is expected to be paid over a four-year period with an initial £5.5 million being paid up front.
Beckham to sign for Real Madrid, at last!
England captain David Beckham has finally agreed to sign for Spanish giants Real Madrid for just under £25 million. The deal was confirmed last night by Manchester United and will see Beckham signing up for a phased four-year contract. The transfer fee is expected to be paid over a four-year period with an initial £5.5 million being paid up front.
16 June 2003
Laporta backtracks firing more Becks speculation
The Beckham transfer rumour mill has more spin than one of the Number 7's trademark freekicks, but none of the accuracy, as Barcelona's new president Joan Laporta today denied that he had promised to deliver Beckham to the Catalan club.
Laporta backtracks firing more Becks speculation
The Beckham transfer rumour mill has more spin than one of the Number 7's trademark freekicks, but none of the accuracy, as Barcelona's new president Joan Laporta today denied that he had promised to deliver Beckham to the Catalan club.
25 August 2009
Irish Paper Apologies To David Beckham
An Irish newspaper has issued a public apology to soccer star David Beckham after printing an article claiming he had tried to woo another woman.
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31 October 2006
Celebrity lawyer released on bail
Nick Freeman, the celebrity lawyer nicknamed 'Mr Loophole', has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
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Nick Freeman, the celebrity lawyer nicknamed 'Mr Loophole', has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
20 November 2012
David Beckham Leaves LA Galaxy
Former England captain David Beckham has announced that he is leaving Los Angeles Galaxy next month. He intends to leave after the season-ending American Major League Soccer (MLS) final on 1st December.
David Beckham Leaves LA Galaxy
Former England captain David Beckham has announced that he is leaving Los Angeles Galaxy next month. He intends to leave after the season-ending American Major League Soccer (MLS) final on 1st December.
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