David Beckham heading to Old Trafford for Gary Neville’s testimonial match – EPL news
Former Manchester United star, David Beckham, is looking set to make a return to Old Trafford for old mate Gary Neville’s testimonial match on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/May-22-c39884, 2011.
Neville retired from professional football in February, 2011, after having a glittering career with the Red Devils; the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 International has 602 competitive appearances and have captained the side on numerous occasions.
With Beckham’s confirmed participation, the United ‘Class of 1992’ is nearly complete. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Neville-c29904 will also be involved in the match against Italian team, Juventus.
United manager, Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/America-c38390 and was all praise for Neville.
Ferguson said, "With http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Beckham-c10432 coming, along with Nicky Butt, Phil Neville, Scholes and Giggs, it will be a fantastic occasion, It is great to reunite these players together. There is no question they created a magnificent spirit in the place when
they first arrived in the team. It helps us too because Gary's service to the club deserves a good representation from Manchester United. He has been a fantastic servant and I hope he gets the crowd he deserves."
Beckham rose to stardom while playing for the Red Devils. The midfielder made 394 appearances and netted 85 goals against his name in his tenure with United. Currently, the 36-year-old is playing his professional football for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Los-Angeles-Galaxy-c39818 in
the Major League Soccer.
Meanwhile, United are certainly on a high after wrapping up their 19th League title. The Red Devils were able to overcome the challenge of second placed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 to become the most successful team in English football history.
Furthermore, Ferguson’s men have their eyes on more silverware as they will be looking to beat http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Barcelona-c39078 in the UEFA Champions League final on May 28, 2011, at Wembley stadium, London.
After finishing his football career, Neville is on a mission to save the environment and approves eco-friendly energy solutions. In his testimonial match, the 36-year-old has received permission that the match will be powered by 52 windmills across
the country powered by Ecotricity.
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