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    Ankle injury throws cloud over Beckham's debut

    By Jen Chang

    Thursday, July 19, 2007

    Somewhere along the way, lost among the endless hype of David Beckham's relocation to the U.S. is the true significance of his arrival. He is not here, as many have incorrectly suggested, to "save" the sport of soccer. The sport of soccer needs no saving in this country -- with growing grassroots foundations in the infrastructure of the U.S. sporting culture and a professional league (MLS) that is financially stronger and healthier than ever before, soccer, much to the chagrin of some, is in fac ...

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