Ba-Bye David Beckham

Why did David Beckham think soccer would “catch on” in America? Why do people actually spend time trying to make Americans dig European “foot” ball?

It never works. Americans have their own version of football. It’s a wonderful sport. It’s filled with tough guys and drama and is in no way like its European counterpart.

And that’s okay.

Meanwhile, what becomes of David Beckham? He came to the U.S. two years ago and like everyone with high expectations on them… didn’t deliver. Oh sure, he was good. He’s cute. Make that DARN cute. But he didn’t increase the popularity of soccer in America one iota.

And it’s obvious that as much as he has enjoyed his time in the U.S., he’s ready to get back to Europe. Besides that, Posh is probably bored out of her mind. The writing was on the wall that he wanted to leave once he asked for a transfer (or as they called it, a “loan”) from the L.A. Galaxy to the Italian AC Milan for two months during the Galaxy’s off-season. Now, he’s made it clear that he doesn’t want to come back.

It’s nothing personal, I’m sure. It’s just that Italy is more in line with where he wants to play and Posh is tired of shopping in Beverly Hills. One source says he is supposed to “be back in his Beverly Hills digs by March 9, readying for the 2009 Galaxy season that begins 13 days later.”

But will he? What’s your thought?