David Beckham has announced he will leave LA Galaxy after the MLS Cup final on December 1, ending his six season stint in America.
Beckham also said that he wanted to experience one last challenge before the end of his playing career.
But I think the best thing Beckham can do is retire from the game altogether, let’s be honest he’s been in semi-retirement ever since he moved California.
The standard of the MLS maybe growing but it’s still garbage and the only reason players like Beckham, Henry and others go there is because their careers at the top level in Europe are over and they want to earn as much as they can before they retire, it’s not a criticism of them it’s a fact.
Beckham has had an amazing career and he has been one of the very best there’s no doubt, you don’t play and win countless trophies for Manchester United and Real Madrid if you’re not, and on top of that he’s the most capped outfield player for England.
He’s also been a great ambassador for the game and is easily the most recognisable footballer in the world, but what kind of message is he sending if after he finishes his MLS career he then goes to Australia or China and earns another fortune for playing in a rubbish league.
He has achieved a lot in the game on the pitch and has done a lot for the game away from the pitch but I hope he doesn’t go to Australia or China or anywhere I think the best thing he can do is retire and continue working to promote the game that way.
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