Who is Henrik Larsson ?

He is the guy that moved to Spanish football from the UK and had the career that Beckham will only ever dream of. Larsson is the guy that Thierry Henry credited with being the match winner and best player on the park in the Champions League Final 2006.

I know some people in Madrid will try to erase the last few years from memory but the rest of European football remember a phenomenal Barca team.

DC1, Glasgow,

I would have expected "the times" to be more truthful about Beckham's role and contribution to this last game won by Real.He played a typical lacklustre game;was not on the field when Real started scoring,having been substituted;and in no way contributed to Real's victory.
Once more in a big event,when the pressure is on ,(remember the World Cup?) Beckham was found wanting ,and contributed nothing.
Applause for the best coach in the world-Cappello,who masterminded Real to winning La Liga , and who saw the need to substitute Beckham in order to win the game and did not flinch from making such a decision.If only Sven had had the courage to do the same during the World Cup!

C.Elder, Paris,

A Hollywood ending to Beckham’s Real Madrid career. The team showed a lot of strength to get to the top of the league, and Reyes’ goals saved the day. David Beckham’s proved the doubters wrong with a season in which he really has been excellent for real and for England. He is finally a champion in Spain.

Karl Chads, London, UK

That was such a great season Viva' la Real , Beckham, Ronaldo, Zidane, Carlos, Raul, Guti, Vannistoroy, Robino, emerson, Salgado, Ramos, Ike,Carnnarvo they all gave their all. They turned away one of the best teams ever with Ronaldinho and the rest. It could not have been more excieting or a better way to win it all.
Beckham was truly a professional as were the reat of team. I wish Ronaldo was still on Real, but it was not meant to be that way.

Jim, Baltimore, USA

At least there's one championship medal headed for The Emirates! Should give the boys something to aspire to next season.

Dom, Haslemere,

Hala Madrid!!
Thank you Becks for all your support in many difficult games, for having fighting to the end even though hard times!! We will miss you here. Hollywood will not be good for you professionally, I hope to see you in some movie soon :)

maria, madrid, Spain

Mark from York, I guess you forgot to read the article or you are just ignorant... Beckham has been playing with a left ankle injury for the last few weeks and was a question mark for the game yesterday..
As everyone knows, his pace has gone and when you are 1-0 down and need to force things, the pace of Reyes is an obvious choice, and substituting an injured player would make sense to most.
McManaman was a very good player, but Beckham is a great. He should of had World Player of the Year in 1999 and he was better than Luis Figo in 2001. He has been the best English footballer of the last decade, arguably the greatest on the right side of the pitch in the decade.. 'Obsessing' over David Beckham is bound to happen and since he is the biggest name in football throughout the world it's more than understandable. Beckham IS the face of football to many in the world. Why? Not because of his good looks but because he has been one of the best footballers in recent times.

Alex, Reading,

hello England!!!!!! i´m very happy because we are the champions of Spain. Thank you Beckham, thank you. You are the best of the world. Madrid love you

javier, madrid, Spain

I didn't realise they played football in Scotland. Well you would never guess so watching the league teams trying to compete in the Champions league.

Anyway, Beckham puts bums on seats, plays good football and has proven himself to be a big game player. Adjusting to playing in Europe is never easy but he has proven his worth during the last 12 months.

John, Paris, France

A Hollywood ending? Being substituted at 1-0 down is hardly "Hollywood".

Why do you obsess over this man? Steve McManaman won far more than one league title yet never quite got the headlines.

Funny how the brand is now more important than the football.

Mark, York, England

Delighted! Most especially to rub those smug barca faces in the dirt. Coming from behind in most of the last seven games-that's the mark of a team with character.

Hala Madrid!

Ruairi , Dublin,

Who is Henrik Larsson ?? Lucky he was there just at the same time that Real was suffuring from "Ronaldo's egomania".
Real Madrid spirit and honour is back and much is because of Becks.
Bad times for Catalonians ahead.
Thank you David, "Madrid will always be your home"

Miguel, Madrid, Spain

Obviously it is only right to celebrate winning a league title but the fact remains that Beckhams time in Madrid has been a flop. Along with the other Gallacticos, its been 4 years of defeat whilst paying ridiculous wages for the biggest ego's in world football.

Compare their 4 years with the 2 Henrik Larsson spent at Barca where he picked up 2 league titles and a starring role coming off the bench to win the Champions League.

Indeed, if it hadn't been for a short bout of egomania at the Camp Nou this season, Madrid would never have gotten near the league title this season.

Add up the transfer fee's, salaries and perks paid out by Madrid over the last four years and one league title is a measly return.

DC1, Glasgow,

It's too bad he will no longer be playing in Europe and I'm not sure what impression he will make on footie in the States.

It shouldn't be this way, leaving Europe and going to the City of Angels to ply his trade but I'm sure his agent and that of Posh have had a say in matters. The red card in 1998 against Argentina, the Treble in 1999, the hair drier incident with Ferguson, the goal against Greece in 2001 and there have been disappointments in 2002 and 2006 World Cups. I'd rather have him play in the Premiership, a proper stage for his eventual retirement.

While the press may deride his skills, his hair and his wife, one should not underestimate the global brand that he has become. Having lived in the States, Europe and now Asia during the past 10 years you cannot escape his name in the smallest village and minor alleys. Also, despite the barbs out approach of English papers, he has been a good ambassador for the sport, country and an honest interview.

Calvin Lee, Shanghai, PRC