That he's top heavy with commercial ventures. Quite the opposite. He's been tenacious in United's cause. And one has to wonder how much life under the tabloid microscope is responsible for his violent outbursts. Beckham's reputation for having a flashpoint is now established.
Referees are aware of it, so too rival defenders.
The cards will fly if the goading works. Only he has the power to control the situation and determine whether the god-given talents are talked about more than the devilish moments of madness. Sports Ilustrated's newsletters and alerts. Sports Illustrated and CNN have combined to form a 24 hour sports news and information channel. An AOL Time Warner Company.