miércoles, 15 de mayo de 2013

David Beckham and Paris Saint-Germain celebrate league title in Lyon

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David Beckham won yet another league title, in his fourth country, asParis Saint-Germain celebrated their first championship in 19 years following a 1-0 win at Lyon.
The former England captain has won titles with Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy and now PSG and is hoping to be offered another year's contract at the French club.
Jérémy Ménez's 53rd-minute strike was enough to end the capital club's long wait to reclaim the French crown and seal a first title since their big-spending Qatari owners took charge.
PSG's title will not, however, be confirmed until a league disciplinary panel meets to decide whether to impose a points deduction following allegations that their sporting director, Leonardo, barged a referee.
The Brazilian will attend a hearing before the end of the season after he was charged for an incident that took place in the tunnel after PSG's 1-1 draw with Valenciennes at the Parc des Princes last weekend.
Reports have suggested PSG could be handed a two-point ban, with the club now seven points clear of their nearest-rivals, Marseille, with two games to play.
Leonardo was handed a preliminary sanction in midweek which prevented him from joining the PSG staff on the touchline or in the dressing room at Stade Gerland on Sunday night.
A healthy travelling support did make the trip to Lyon and after a nervy first half the match was decided by Ménez.
Thiago Motta won the ball in midfield and, after playing a one-two with Zlatan Ibrahimovic down the right, he picked out Ménez to fire in a low, angled shot.
The final whistle sparked celebrations from the away side and their manager, Carlo Ancelotti, who has now masterminded domestic titles in his native Italy, England and France.
Ancelotti, who has been linked with a move away from PSG in the summer, also led the club to the quarter-finals of the Champions League this season before they were knocked out by Barcelona on away gaols.
In other matches on Sunday, Evian completed a memorable week by hauling themselves out of the relegation zone with a 4-0 win over European hopefuls Nice.
Evian beat Lorient by the same scoreline to reach their first Coupe de France final in midweek and a Saber Khelifa double ensured they were among the goals again.
Kévin Bérigaud and Mohammed Rabiu also found the target to move Evian two points clear of the drop zone.
St Etienne's European bid faltered with a 3-1 loss at Lorient. After dominating the first half, the hosts went ahead five minutes after the break through Kévin Monnet-Paquet.
Fabien Robert doubled the lead in the 67th minute and, although Kurt Zouma pulled one back 11 minutes from the end, Yann Jouffre made the points safe in injury time

David Beckham's Paris St-Germain clinch French title


There may be continuing uncertainty over their coach Carlo Ancelotti's future, but what is beyond doubt is that Paris St-Germain are Ligue 1 champions.
They sealed a first French league title in 19 years thanks to a solitary Jeremy Menez goal at Lyon, a fine 53rd-minute finish from Thiago Motta's pass.
David Beckham got in on the act as a late substitute for Menez, and became the first English player to win a championship in four different countries (England, Spain, USA and France).
Despite the absence of the suspended trio of Thiago Silva, Salvatore Sirigu and Marco Verratti, it was fairly comfortable for PSG against the youthful Champions League chasers.
"We deserved it," a delighted Ancelotti told French television on the pitch after the game, as his players celebrated.
Lyon's defeat means Marseille - 2-1 winners over Toulouse on Saturday - qualify directly for the Champions League group stages and that Lille, Nice or St Etienne could yet steal third spot from them

domingo, 5 de mayo de 2013

So Cute! David and Harper

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PHOTOS: 5/5 Team Beckham: David takes Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz to a football training session in Paris


Should Brooklyn, Romeo or Cruz wish to follow in his footsteps they have a superb coach in father David Beckham. 
And on Saturday the Paris St Germain player imparted some words of wisdom to his sons as the quartet enjoyed a training session together. 
David, 38, and his boys were seen leaving the PSG Camp des Loges after a football coaching session. 
Starting his own squad: David Beckham and his sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz enjoyed a training session together in Paris on Saturday
Starting his own squad: David Beckham and his sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz enjoyed a training session together in Paris on Saturday
Both Romeo and Cruz were sporting their father's team strip and both had Beckham written across the back of their shirts. 
Brooklyn didn't wear the team top, opting instead for a plain grey T-shirt, but he did have the same Adidas trainers on as his father. 
And it seemed that the session had been tiring as Brooklyn was seen clutching a water bottle in his right hand. 
Showing off his skills: Brooklyn demonstrated his ball control as the trio made their way to the car home
Showing off his skills: Brooklyn demonstrated his ball control as the trio made their way to the car home
Passing on his knowledge: David made the most of his team's training facilities to give his sons a coaching lesson
Passing on his knowledge: David made the most of his team's training facilities to give his sons a coaching lesson
Perhaps eager to make the most of his last few moments with his football, the 14-year-old was seen kicking it up into the air.
As the group left the training ground David was seen patting his youngest son on the head in a tender fashion.  
Team Beckham: Romeo and Cruz wore Paris St Germain shirts with Beckham written across the back
Team Beckham: Romeo and Cruz wore Paris St Germain shirts with Beckham written across the back
Starting their own team? It seems that the Beckham boys are following in the footsteps of their father with football
Starting their own team? It seems that the Beckham boys are following in the footsteps of their father with football
The trio of boys climbed into a car before heading off home to meet up with mother Victoria and sister Harper. 
The morning after the training session the whole Beckham brood emerged en masse to enjoy a trip to the Eiffel Tour. 
Merci: David said thank you to a member of staff at the training ground before heading on his way
Merci: David said thank you to a member of staff at the training ground before heading on his way
Had enough? Cruz seemed to be eager to get back with the other boys seemed to want to carry on
Had enough? Cruz seemed to be eager to get back with the other boys seemed to want to carry on
Home time: David drove his sons home in his luxury Audi S8 car
Home time: David drove his sons home in his luxury Audi S8 car


jueves, 2 de mayo de 2013