I've just watched LA Galaxy play an exhibition match against Sydney FC. It was good entertainment, it had something for everyone, but the reason I've revived this thread is that before the game there was an hour-long interview with the man himself, David Beckham. I found him to be pleasant, polite, articulate, intelligent, down-to-earth and entertaining.

It was hard to realize that this was the same guy who has been in my peripheral awareness for so long. He's nothing like I've been led to believe.

BTW he mentioned that he's hopeful of captaining England in the World Cup of 2010.

I also learned tonight that LA Galaxy is paying him a million dollars a week. That's obscene.