Happy Beckham delights PSG in debut
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February 26, 2013, Tuesday
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FORMER England captain David Beckham enjoyed a good French league debut for Paris Saint-Germain, riding warm crowd support in a late cameo during the 2-0 home victory over Olympique Marseille on Sunday.
The 37-year-old was greeted by a roar from the packed Parc des Princes stadium when he made his first appearance off the bench in the 75th minute and made enough of an impact to please coach Carlo Ancelotti.
"He has brought his passing skills, his experience and some tactical solutions. He only played 20 minutes tonight but he showed some good things," Ancelotti, who coached Beckham during his first spell at AC Milan in 2009, said.
Beckham, who has joined the Qatari-backed club on a five-month deal, delivered a trademark long pass from his deep midfield position shortly after coming on.
He then helped set up the second goal in the victory that kept PSG three points clear of Lyon which beat Lorient 3-1 earlier.
Ancelotti dismissed suggestions he had fielded Beckham because of his iconic status. "He's just a player like the others to me," the Italian said, adding that Beckham could start tomorrow's French Cup last 16 home game against Marseille.
Beckham, who forms one of the world's most famous celebrity couples with his wife Victoria, a fashion designer and member of British pop act Spice Girls, has been France's main attraction since signing for PSG three weeks ago but has tried to keep his preparations low-profile.
He commented little on his own performance, but gushed about the victory and the warm welcome at the "beautiful" Parc des Princes. "Obviously, I'm very happy. Very happy to be part of a winning team. It was a very big game," he told reporters.
France midfielder Blaise Matuidi was thrilled to partner with Beckham, one of his childhood heroes. "It's true happiness. When I was a kid, I was one of his fans," the 25-year-old said.
The 37-year-old was greeted by a roar from the packed Parc des Princes stadium when he made his first appearance off the bench in the 75th minute and made enough of an impact to please coach Carlo Ancelotti.
"He has brought his passing skills, his experience and some tactical solutions. He only played 20 minutes tonight but he showed some good things," Ancelotti, who coached Beckham during his first spell at AC Milan in 2009, said.
Beckham, who has joined the Qatari-backed club on a five-month deal, delivered a trademark long pass from his deep midfield position shortly after coming on.
He then helped set up the second goal in the victory that kept PSG three points clear of Lyon which beat Lorient 3-1 earlier.
Ancelotti dismissed suggestions he had fielded Beckham because of his iconic status. "He's just a player like the others to me," the Italian said, adding that Beckham could start tomorrow's French Cup last 16 home game against Marseille.
Beckham, who forms one of the world's most famous celebrity couples with his wife Victoria, a fashion designer and member of British pop act Spice Girls, has been France's main attraction since signing for PSG three weeks ago but has tried to keep his preparations low-profile.
He commented little on his own performance, but gushed about the victory and the warm welcome at the "beautiful" Parc des Princes. "Obviously, I'm very happy. Very happy to be part of a winning team. It was a very big game," he told reporters.
France midfielder Blaise Matuidi was thrilled to partner with Beckham, one of his childhood heroes. "It's true happiness. When I was a kid, I was one of his fans," the 25-year-old said.
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