Actually, people do still consider him to be a decent player.
Last season he made more goals than any other player in La Liga and they weren't all from set-pieces either. He's a hard-working player who won over the Real Madrid fans with his tenacity and determination. Others, like Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos, have fallen out of favour, but Beckham has always been respected in Spain.
Your comments about him being a never-has-been loser are extraordinary.
He has won the English League on numerous occasions and the European Cup, as well as a host of other more minor trophies. He was captain of England for five years, guiding them to the last eight of three tournaments and finishing top in qualifying groups on every occasion. No, he didn't win the World Cup, but then few do. George Best, Feranc Puskas and Johann Cruyff never won it either.
The MLS has just signed a classy 31 year old footballer with a few years left in the tank yet. He'll be an asset to your country and your league.
No, he's not the same player he was when he was 25, but who is?
It never fails to amaze me just how much abuse David Beckham receives. Get off his case and sit back and wait for the football. When he starts pinging 50 yard passes across America, you'll stand up and take notice.
I know all this because I thought he was over-rated as well. Then I went to Madrid and watched him play.
I don't think it would be too far-fetched for Zidane to come out of retirement and play in the MLS, now that Beckham has made the move.