One man blamed for the failure of an entire team

So David Beckham is being maligned by pretty much everybody. From Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello to former England Manager Bobby Robson and of course, the British Press. Everyone is having a field day about Beckham's decision to move to LA to play in the US Major League Soccer.

However, support has also been coming in from surprising quarters. England International and Bayern Munich star Owen Hargreaves said "Beckham will have the last laugh". Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has questioned Real's decision to freeze out David Beckham. The Spanish press has asked for the resignation of Real's President Ramon Calderon after he made remarks about Beckham moving to the US because he wanted to be a movie star. And of course, the fans have come out in full force. They don't want to see him go, but they are behind him in this melee.

Here's my view:

Beckham joined Real which already had a formidable side with "The Galacticos", all superstars in the lineup. Yet no one bothers to blame a Zidane or a Raul for the lack of trophies added to the Real cabinet. The blame is on Beckham.

A similar reaction came when England fell out of the World Cup last year. If you analyse the situation, Beckham was involved (in some form or another) in most of the goals scored by England. Let's look at the situation, shall we?

England vs Paraguay (1 - 0)
The goal was declared an own-goal after it hit the Paraguayan goalkeeper before going into the net. But the pin point accurate delivery was from Beckham from his free kick spot.

England vs Trinidad and Tobago (2 - 0)
England struggled to put the ball in the back of the net for most of the game until the 87th minute when Peter Crouch headed in another accurate deliver from Beckham. Of course, later came the Superman Steven Gerrad to seal the match with a classic goal.

England vs Ecuador (1 - 0)
Another Beckham goal of breathtaking precision. No chance for the goal keeper.

It must be remembered that this world cup should as much be remembered for Zidane's headbutt as for the lacklustre performances from Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Ashley Cole, John Terry and the rest of the England gang. The only player who played his heart out and was outstanding was Owen Hargreaves, the same guy jumping to Beckham's defense.

They are looking for a scapegoat and they have found one. Instead of twiddling his thumbs waiting for Coach Capello to get him off the bench, David made his move. Whether I agree with his move to the US or not is not the point. It is his decision. Where I stand is people not giving him his due. He has been a successful England Captain and a great player to watch for so many years. His success off the pitch has actually been a disadvantage as he is increasingly considered a commercial prospect rather than a player.

That is what I mean by not giving a person his due.

What we need is non partisan reporting where facts and not opinions get reported. The viewership / readership around the world is smart enough to make their own damn mind.