SIR BOBBY: BECKHAM MOTIVATION HAS GONE.

David Beckham´s lack of motivation to continue playing at the highest level prompted his move to America, according to former England manager Sir Bobby Robson.

Robson is convinced the decision of national boss Steve McClaren to overlook the Real Madrid midfielder for the Euro 2008 qualifier in Croatia last October, despite a long injury list, convinced Beckham his days at the top were numbered. And the 73-year-old believes that was the first step on a road which has eventually led Beckham to LA Galaxy.

"The decision killed Beckham´s aspiration and hope and, in my view, led directly to this week´s announcement that he is off the the United States for a very lucrative semi-retirement," Robson claimed in his column for the Mail on Sunday.

Real boss criticises Beckham for signing US deal.

Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello still has not spoken to David Beckham about his decision to join LA Galaxy.

Capello is upset that Beckham signed a five-year deal before telling Real and the former England captain has been told he will not play for the club again.

Capello said: "He signed his contract before he spoke with Madrid and for me that doesn't seem right."

Beckham did not break any rules because players are free to talk to sign deals when they have less than six months left on their existing contracts.

But Capello is also concerned that Beckham is no longer committed to Real because he has a lucrative deal in the US.

He added: "I believe that if a player already has a contract elsewhere then it is not correct to count on him anymore. I still haven't spoken to him."

Beckham watched Real Madrid's game against Real Zaragoza from the private boxes on Sunday, but his team-mate Ruud van Nistelrooy revealed after the game that he is still on good terms with the squad.

Van Nistelrooy said: "Before the game he was in the dressing room, wishing us well, it was good to see. His attitude is always good, caring for the team, for the club. That's what he will keep doing.

"As players we care for each other and feel for one another if things happen that are not nice for another one. That's what I had with David.

"We try to support him, be there for him as much as we can. We can't change what has happened unfortunately."

Galaxy keen on Becks!

The president of American club Los Angeles Galaxy has confirmed interest in former England captain David Beckham of Real Madrid, the BBC reported on Monday.

The 31-year-old Beckham, discarded by England following the summer's World Cup, has expressed his frustration at being on the bench at Real Madrid. On Sunday he came on for just 25 minutes in the 2-1 home defeat to Celta Vigo.

"There are thousands of clubs out there that would love to have a player of his calibre," Galaxy boss Alexi Lalas said. "And the Los Angeles Galaxy is certainly one of them."

Beckham said back in April he was interested in the idea of ending his career in the United States however that preceded his current ousting by England and sidelining by Madrid.

"I've one year left at Real, and maybe two more after that, but things can change in football and the American league does interest me," Beckham has said.

"I want to be part of a country that is passionate about sport. And I've got my academy in LA, which is important to me because that is my life after the game."

Celtic and Spurs had reportedly also been interested in signing Beckham however those clubs have not confirmed the speculation.

"For many people the Los Angeles Galaxy are looked upon as the jewel of MLS," Lalas added.

"We play in the best stadium, we have had incredible success over the history of the league and we have had great individual players and great teams. There is a tradition of excellence.

"All of this leads to this race to become the first 'MLS super club', if you will.

"That is something we aspire to and in order to do that you have to have quality players, a direction and passion, a good coach and credibility domestically and internationally.

"Signing players of (Beckham's) stature would be a wonderful step in the right direction, not just for the Galaxy but for soccer in America."