‘The Pride Americans Take’- David Beckham Says Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Andre Agassi Have Achieved Greatness Because of One Reason
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David Beckham is not a new name to US sports fans. The former England international had a five-year stint with MLS side LA Galaxy. Currently, Beckham owns Inter Miami CF, which made its debut in MLS in 2020.
Beckham loves the US too. He named his first son Brooklyn out of love for the United States. In his autobiography “Beckham: Both Feet on the Ground,” we can see many things Beckham loved about the country. He went on to mention the quality of Americans behind the US sports icons’ achievements and success in his book.
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The one aspect of Americans that David Beckham loves
David Beckham, in his autobiography, shared his thoughts on the patriotism of American citizens. The quality is the reason, in his opinion, which has pushed his sporting heroes in the US to achieve great success.
Beckham wrote, “If I could take one aspect of American life back to England with me, it would be this country’s sense of patriotism: the feeling of a whole nation united under one flag. Maybe the pride Americans take in their country is one of the reasons why sports stars here seem to enjoy a level of respect that’s not always the case in Europe. Heroes of mine like Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Andre Agassi, and Michael Johnson have been pushed on to greater achievement, I’d say because they know they’ve got the unqualified support of the whole country behind them when they go into action.”
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Beckham was one of the influential reasons behind the growth of MLS and soccer in the US. MLS also has one of their rule renamed to Beckham Rule. Beckham’s move to the US served as a catalyst. Many soccer stars from Europe started moving to MLS. It was not like Beckham’s move to the US came after he passed his prime.
Beckham’s stint as a player and owner of a club in the United States
David Beckham was unveiled as an LA Galaxy player on the 13th of July 2007. He left Real Madrid to join the MLS outfit and scored 18 goals in 98 appearances for the LA Galaxy in MLS during his six-year stint. Beckham won back-to-back MLS Cups in 2011 and 2012 with the club.
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Beckham’s high-profile move to MLS helped the league to grow. LA Galaxy was able to crack a shirt sponsor deal with Herbalife once the transfer got the confirmation. The number of season ticket holders increased.
Beckham owns the MLS club Inter Miami. The MLS approved the status of the club in 2018, and the club made its debut in 2020. Inter Miami is currently in the news with an audacious move for Lionel Messi next summer.
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Above all, one cannot undermine the contribution David Beckham has made to the growth of soccer in the US. Let us know your thoughts on Beckham’s patriotism comments in his autobiography.
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