Beckham to Return to Madrid Squad
The Associated Press
Friday, February 9, 2007; 3:52 PM
MADRID, Spain -- Real Madrid has included David Beckham in its squad for the first time in a month.
His selection in the 20-man squad for Saturday's match against Real Sociedad represents a reversal by coach Fabio Capello, who said the former English captain would never again play for the team after his announcement last month that he would leave for the Los Angeles Galaxy when his contract expires.
  Real Madrid player David Beckham looks on during his training session in Madrid, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007. Real Madrid's board of directors expressed support for Real Madrid's coach Fabio Capello after the club suffered it's fourth loss in six games. The loss, 1-0 to Levante, triggered protests at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium with many in the crowd demanding Capello's resignation. Under Capello, Real Madrid also has seen David Beckham commit to transferring to the Los Angeles Galaxy after the European season is complete. Beckham watched Sunday's game from the stands. (AP Photo/Jasper Juinen) (Jasper Juinen - AP) |
Beckham was quoted Thursday by sports daily Marca as saying he was "desperate to play again."
Madrid has won two and lost two league games since Beckham was dropped. It has also been eliminated from the Copa del Rey, adding pressure on Capello.
