Violence mars West Ham clash with Millwall

A man was stabbed in the chest and 13 people were arrested after violence marred an English League Cup tie between Premier League side West Ham and east London neighbors Millwall. The 44-year-old man was stabbed in Priory Road, a few yards from West Ham’s stadium as fans clashed with police before and after the match; police say he is now in a stable condition. During the match, which West Ham won 3-1, fans fought with police and stewards inside the stadium and play was temporarily suspended when numerous supporters invaded the pitch.

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Beckham clashes with another Galaxy fan

England midfielder David Beckham has clashed with another supporter in the U.S., just a week after an ugly exchange with supporters on his return to the LA Galaxy following his loan spell in Italy. The 34-year-old confronted a fan wearing an England shirt during Galaxy’s 1-1 draw away to Kansas City Wizards on Saturday

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Beckham’s U.S. spat raises questions over role

If all publicity really is good publicity then David Beckham, the Los Angeles Galaxy and Major League Soccer have had a really good week. But the publicity also raised questions about Beckham’s commitment to advancing soccer in the United States where other sports such as American football and baseball are the high profile money spinners

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