DAVID BECKHAM - BOOED IN THE USA

Hi,

I wondered if this post was at the right place as mostly it about a Sport star and a game. But it also has a lot to do with trust and honesty and therefore I decided that I would post it simultaneously on both my blogs.

When David Beckham joined the MLS his career was not in any great shape. His personal life had been hit by scandals and he was fighting a loosing battle to retain his place in the England team.

He was a prize catch for the LA Galaxy and for American soccer. They were sure that this charismatic player and play maker would bring the crowds into the stadiums and raise the quality of football in USA. They trusted him and payed him an exorbitant sum.

David Beckham made the right noises which created an impression that he was being honest about the proclaimed intention of doing somethin good for USA soccer.

However, he drifted off mid stream. Initially loaned to AC Milan for the off season in MLS, he stayed on and missed almost the entire first half of the season. Of course his move was motivated by the personal gains involved and as is usual honesty took a back seat. Betrayal of trust did not matter.

The booing by spectators of a player who was instrumental in getting both goals for the team they were supporting indicates how important trust and honesty is.

They may forget the betrayal in the long run but the thread of trust that has been snapped with always have a knot somewhere.

It will never be the same again.

Best regards,
Manoj