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David Beckham to retire from soccer at the end of the season

David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he became a global superstar who transcended the sport.The 38-year-old Beckham, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, said Thursday he will retire after the season."I'm thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level," the former England captain said in a statement.Beckham, whose forays into fashion and marriage to a pop-star wife have made him a riveting international celebrity, has two more matches left at PSG. He has been giving his salary to a children's charity.He started his career with Manchester United and also played for Real Madrid and the Los Angeles Galaxy, winning titles with all those clubs."If you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my boyhood club Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country over one hundred times and line...

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  1. England coach Fabio Capello says Wayne Rooney is '100 percent' ready for World Cup

    MILAN (AP) — England coach Fabio Capello says striker Wayne Rooney is fully ready for the World Cup after assorted injuries.Rooney had knee, ankle and groin problems...

  2. Bob Bradley singles out Fabio Capello and Alex Ferguson as helping him learn

    IRENE, South Africa (AP) — Bob Bradley couldn't keep his admiration for Fabio Capello bottled up.Long before he was U.S. national team coach, before he even ran his ...

  3. FA decides to keep Fabio Capello as national team coach despite poor World Cup performance

    LONDON (AP) — England will keep Fabio Capello as national soccer coach despite the team's disappointing performance at the World Cup.Following a 4-1 loss to Germany ...

  4. Gareth Barry says players and Fabio Capello must rebuild supporters' interest

    HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — England midfielder Gareth Barry says players and coach Fabio Capello must rebuild interest in the team following a disappointing World Cup camp...

  5. David Beckham says he wants to accept Fabio Capello's offer to help coach England at World Cup

    ZURICH (AP) — David Beckham hopes to accept England coach Fabio Capello's request to work with the World Cup squad in South Africa.Beckham said Friday he needs to ma...

  6. Capello to be named Russia manager

    Fabio Capello is expected to sign a contract in the next few days that will make him the new manager of Russia's national team.Capello and the Russian Football Union...

  7. Capello walks away from England post

    The Football Association confirmed on Wednesday that Fabio Capello has resigned as England manager.Capello was critical of the FA in an interview with Italian televi...

  8. Stoppage Time: Soccer moments that shaped 2012

    The more things changed in 2012, the more they remained the same.Manchester City won its first league title in 44 years in the most dramatic fashion possible, while ...

  9. Carragher comes out of retirement to be included in England's provisional World Cup squad

    WEMBLEY, England (AP) — England coach Fabio Capello has persuaded defender Jamie Carragher to come out of international retirement for the World Cup, while center ba...

  10. Capello signs England contract removing escape clause; commits through Euro 2012

    LONDON (AP) — Fabio Capello signed a contract deal Wednesday to ensure he stays as England coach until the 2012 European Championship.The agreement removes an escape...

  11. England on verge of shocking elimination at World Cup for 1st time in 52 years

    PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) — Coach Fabio Capello won't bench John Terry for Wednesday's crucial World Cup game against Slovenia despite his annoyance at the f...

  12. The Terry Affair: John Terry removed as captain of England's soccer team

    LONDON (AP) — John Terry was dropped as England's soccer captain by coach Fabio Capello on Friday, a week after allegations became public that the defender had an af...

  1. Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season

    David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global...

  2. Ups and downs in David Beckham's career

    Some up and downs in the career of David Beckham, who on Thursday announced his retirement from soccer:___Up: Signs professional contract with Manchester United in 1...

  3. Beckham to retire, ending riveting soccer journey

    David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global...

  4. 10 Things to Know About David Beckham

    Ten things to know about David Beckham, the soccer superstar who announced his retirement Thursday.___1. HE'S WON EVERYWHERE HE'S PLAYED ...Beckham has won at least ...

  5. Alex Ferguson prepares for Old Trafford farewell

    For almost 27 years, fans at Old Trafford have watched Alex Ferguson vent his anger, berate officials, check his watch and make celebratory jigs down the sideline.On...

  6. FA won't rush process of replacing Fabio Capello before European Championship

    The head of the English Football Association says he will not rush to hire Fabio Capello's successor ahead of this year's European Championship.FA chairman David Ber...

  7. FA won't rush process of replacing Fabio Capello before European Championship

    The head of the English Football Association says he will not rush to hire Fabio Capello's successor ahead of this year's European Championship.FA chairman David Ber...

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