JoeyB Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 David Beckham was involved in a confrontation with Los Angeles fans during his first home game since returning from a spell at AC Milan.The 34-year-old England midfielder missed the first half of the Major League Soccer season after extending his loan deal with the Italian side. The Galaxy were playing Milan in a friendly and Beckham was jeered by sections of the sell-out crowd. "The majority of fans have been great," Beckham insisted afterwards. "It was only one or two that, you know, it was to be expected. "Sometimes it goes beyond it. I tried to shake one of the guy's hands but he didn't want any of it. That's the way it is." His charisma is very important for other players. We are really happy with his situation AC Milan manager Leonardo Boos were louder than cheers as the players were introduced prior to kick-off and every touch from the former England captain was jeered early on by sections of the 27,000 sell-out crowd. Several fans made their displeasure known with banners and as the players went off at the interval Beckham had to be escorted from the field by security as he walked over to an area of seats to confront jeering fans. One supporter jumped down and had to be restrained before being taken away. It marked the end of a turbulent week for Beckham since his return to the United States, who also had to placate team-mates following comments by Galaxy captain Landon Donovan. The pair met with coach Bruce Arena after Beckham responded to the remarks from Donovan that accused the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player of being unprofessional. Landon Donovan, Alan Gordon and David Beckham Goalscorer Gordon is congratulated by Donovan (left) and Beckham The match itself ended 2-2, Beckham doing his talking on the pitch by having a hand in both Galaxy goals. For the first he played a trademark cross-field ball to Donovan, who then set up Alan Gordon, while for the second, and with Galaxy 2-1 down, it was Beckham's corner that was headed home by Bryan Jordan. After that he turned to a section of fans who had been particularly vociferous and shrugged his shoulders, while he applauded those fans who had been supportive when he was withdrawn in the 75th minute. "There's not another player on this team or in this league who can make those kinds of plays," stated Donovan. "That's going to be crucial for us." Earlier this year, Beckham said he wanted to remain with the Italian club rather than return to the Galaxy. He also revealed earlier this month he would consider a return to the Premier League because it would improve his chances of playing for England at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Milan manager Leonardo did not rule out a return to the San Siro for Beckham. "His charisma is very important for other players," he said through a translator. "We are really happy with his situation." Beckham played in Galaxy's 3-1 win at the New York Red Bulls during his first game back in the US and with six games of the MLS season remaining his side are third in the Western Conference. Link Love it
purpleronnie Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 All this after he said hes used to abuse, way to react David.
dandannieldanok Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 How thick is he: "The majority of fans have been great," Beckham insisted afterwards. "It was only one or two that, you know, it was to be expected.
Samilktray Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 Come home Dave. Your too good for sunday league football.
James. Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 Mickey Mouse football. He should fuck it off and join Spurs or something.
StanSP Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 Feel sorry for him too. I don't get all the hatred against him around the world (I fully understand why LA Galaxy are a bit upset though)
Koke Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 Beckham is bigger than their entire Micky Mouse league. He should come back home.
Koke Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 How thick is he: "The majority of fans have been great," Beckham insisted afterwards."It was only one or two that, you know, it was to be expected. He's just being diplomatic.
Lovejoy Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 Feel sorry for him too. I don't get all the hatred against him around the world (I fully understand why LA Galaxy are a bit upset though) People just love to hate. Especially big characters. Beckham should forget that joke of a league and just do everything he can to engineer a move to a decent European club.
Dr The Singh Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 I don't feel sorry for him, at the end of the day, if he was at city and he made it obvious that he didn't want to be here then you would expect fans to be peed off. He's got enough cash, sod the LA deal and go and play whereever he fancies!!
hairy Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 Why feel sorry for him? He went there for money. He went over there to cash in. Discovered he may yet play for England if he can play regular football. Tried to get AC Milan to buy him to keep his chances of playing for England alive and stuck two fingers up at LA. Now he has had to go back as AC didn't buy him.
purpleronnie Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 He'll have to get used to it because he'll get a lot more.
Ultra Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 Why feel sorry for him? He went there for money.He went over there to cash in. Discovered he may yet play for England if he can play regular football. Tried to get AC Milan to buy him to keep his chances of playing for England alive and stuck two fingers up at LA. Now he has had to go back as AC didn't buy him. This.
Cat Burger Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 A) Leonardo doesn't need a translator. B) He's a hunk.
Bryn Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 What the frig did he expect? Went over there, took a large wad of cash, has been really average and then fucked off first chance he got, not even bothering to return for the start of their season. Then acted like a child when he got a few boos, like he would have done 11 years ago. I'm a huge, huge Beckham fan but I'm not blinkered, he's being a div.
dandannieldanok Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 Why feel sorry for him? He went there for money.He went over there to cash in. Discovered he may yet play for England if he can play regular football. Tried to get AC Milan to buy him to keep his chances of playing for England alive and stuck two fingers up at LA. Now he has had to go back as AC didn't buy him. You're completely right, and those who are saying the MLS is a mickey mouse league are just making it easier to denounce Beckham. He went for the massive money ,and at the time he made the decision to go, abandoned his top-level career. His back-track decision to resurrect his top-level career was incredibly selfish after leeching millions of dollars from LA Galaxy and the MLS, who have seen very little for their investment. I personally hope David Beckham's career fades away miserably now. Don't get me wrong, I respected the guy and his hard work for England national team, but moving to Galaxy was ridiculous, and now the disloyalty he's shown to them.
Finnegan Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 What Hairy and Burnham said. + I'd take Landon Donovan over Beckham now anyway.
Fox92 Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 Why feel sorry for him? He went there for money.He went over there to cash in. Discovered he may yet play for England if he can play regular football. Tried to get AC Milan to buy him to keep his chances of playing for England alive and stuck two fingers up at LA. Now he has had to go back as AC didn't buy him. Agreed. Personally, I do not like the man, he went there for the money like you said and I don't think he should be in the England squad.
Maybes Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 Yank twats. He only has himself to blame to be honest.
Salieri Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 I loved his feeble "attempt" to jump over the barrier. Wasn't exactly a Cantonaesque flying kung fu kick!
Tilley Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 I'd have loved it if the chap had of squared up to him & Beckham showed him what's for. So he got his big paycheck, realised it's shit, went to AC Milan to get back into the England team then went back, fair play. Just come home David, as James said, go to Spurs or something and fuck that shit league off.
Guest Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 Why feel sorry for him? He went there for money.He went over there to cash in. Discovered he may yet play for England if he can play regular football. Tried to get AC Milan to buy him to keep his chances of playing for England alive and stuck two fingers up at LA. Now he has had to go back as AC didn't buy him. You're completely right, and those who are saying the MLS is a mickey mouse league are just making it easier to denounce Beckham. He went for the massive money ,and at the time he made the decision to go, abandoned his top-level career. His back-track decision to resurrect his top-level career was incredibly selfish after leeching millions of dollars from LA Galaxy and the MLS, who have seen very little for their investment. I personally hope David Beckham's career fades away miserably now. Don't get me wrong, I respected the guy and his hard work for England national team, but moving to Galaxy was ridiculous, and now the disloyalty he's shown to them. Agree with both of these.
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 20 July 2009 Posted 20 July 2009 I didn't know Leonardo was manager at Milan now?! Love the man.
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