The Beckhams are going nowhere fast.
Following a month of media hype in France, it was announced on January 3 that Paris Saint-Germain had given up its quest to tempt David Beckham to play for its newly enriched team. He is expected to take up a one-year option to remain with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
For once, it isn’t about the money.
Beckham was reportedly offered an 18-month contract, at $1 million a month, to join the revolution at Parc des Princes in Paris. His base salary in the United States, where he …

Die Roten edged the Serie A side, but now face a difficult spell as their vice-captain recovers from his clavicle fracture
There was a sense of expectation from the home fans at the Allianz Arena as they filed in to watch Bayern Munich host Napoli in Wednesday night’s Champions League Group A match. The German giants, though dominant in Naples 15 days prior, had only managed a point in a 1-1 draw in the away leg. This time, the Munich faithful wanted more.
There were some jeers in the opening minutes as …

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has leapt to the defence of summer signing Andre Santos, and claims he is happy with the Brazilians progress.
The attacking left-back is starting to settle down after his £6m move from Galatasaray in the summer, and has been playing far more than expected due to an injury picked up by Keiran Gibbs.
Despite his ability going forward, displayed with a vital goal against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last week, the full back has been criticised for his defensive attributes, something the Frenchman defends:
“I am happy when he has …

Josip Šimunić said GNK Dinamo Zagreb “have a lot to learn” after being torn apart by an AFC Ajax side whose football left Christian Eriksen and Derk Boerrigter purring as they spoke to UEFA.com.
It was like the AFC Ajax of old against GNK Dinamo Zagreb. Four unanswered goals secured their biggest home UEFA Champions League win since defeating Ferencvárosi TC by the same 4-0 scoreline 16 years ago, and moved them three points ahead of Olympique Lyonnais in the race to secure second place behind Real Madrid CF in Group …

• New York Red Bulls 0-1 LA Galaxy
• Match ends in acrimony with two players sent off
David Beckham created the 15th-minute winner for Mike Magee as the LA Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 in their MLS Western Conference semi-final, first-leg on Sunday.
The game ended in acrimony, with post-match scuffles on the field which resulted in two red cards and will ensure a spicy second-leg in California.
Beckham, searching for his first MLS title in his fifth year at the club, floated a high ball into the New York …