Trying to step away from NFL football a little bit, we can focus today on Soccer. And even with the shocking news of Sevilla player Antonio Puerta who died a few days ago, we will stay in this continent. Soccer is a very popular sport with a very unpopular U.S. League. However, the MLS has been drawing a lot more attention since David Beckham -superstar for some, overrated for others- came all the way over from England and entered the L.A. Galaxy.
Tonight, the Galaxy will face Mexican squad Pachuca on the SuperLiga final. Many soccer betting fans are confident with the selection of great players for Los Angeles, but the truth is that we can not forget that the Galaxy players have been a wreck lately when it comes to injuries. Landon Donovan has always been considered one of their key players (for the U.S. National squad too). About 10 days ago, Donovan strained his calf during a game against the New York Red Bulls, and that has kept him away from the field. Coach Frank Yallop said he was feeling much better now and it is likely that he will be playing tonight. Still, we have to consider that he’s had minimum rest and it could affect in some way during the matchup.
On the other side, there’s Beckham with his never-healing sprained ankle that made him move to the bench for most of the games (including his official “opening game” with the U.S. team). It’s pathetic how the attention of every camera has been all over a player that is not even playing in most of the shots. But leaving all that aside, the British player has shown that he’s still “got it”, by scoring a very impressive free-kick goal against D.C. United during SuperLiga Seminfinals (I bet none of you missed it even if you wanted to, because the miracle of him finally scoring was on TV over, and over, and over…).
Beckham is aware that his injury is going to bother him for a little more time, so it is expected that he plays against the Mexicans, but nobody can know for sure for how long he’s going to be playing and if during that time he will do something worth recording.
For all bettors and bookies out there expecting some cash tonight, just don’t forget that Soccer injuries are all over L.A. Galaxy, specially on key players, and it could affect the results. Also, we have to remember that Soccer is THE major sport in Mexico, so they will probably put a good fight for that SuperLiga title.
Sources: Sports Illustrated, Yahoo!
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