Sunday, July 26, 2009

The Neverending Beckham...

The England soccerplayer superstar, David Beckham really in the most viewed in the world right now.

After having a big story in several months ago (1, 2 & 3), now Becks have a new story. Bad one.

He had gesticulated angrily at a fan and tried to jump over a barrier as he left the field during Sunday's clash with AC Milan in Los Angeles.

A statement from LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena said he "regretted" the incident. He added: "We appreciate our players and fans' passion for the team and the game, but we all must aim to hold ourselves to higher standards."

With his wife Victoria looking on, Beckham had to be held back by security staff during the half-time incident.

Stewards were also needed to restrain an angry fan who left his seat and rushed towards the star footballer.

The LA Galaxy midfielder received a less-than-friendly welcome at what was his first home game after returning from a five-month loan spell at AC Milan.

A section of the crowd booed every time he touched the ball.

They held signs reading "Go Home Fraud" and "23: Repent" in reference to his shirt number.

Mr Arena's statement said: "We regret the incident that happened at the end of the first half of (Sunday's) friendly at The Home Depot Centre. "While it is important that our fans remain free to voice their opinions, they must do so in an appropriate manner."He added that the fan who rushed towards Beckham had been given a lifetime ban by one of the club's fan groups, known as the LA Riot Squad. The statement added: "We have a very good relationship with the LA Riot Squad and have already reached out to them to set up a meeting to discuss moving forward together in a positive direction.

"In addition, the LA Riot Squad has informed us that they have issued a lifetime ban to the fan that went on to the field of play. "We want to move in a positive direction as an organisation, and ask our fans to support our players and our club as we look to return to the playoffs for the first time in three years."

After the match, Beckham claimed he had tried to shake a supporter's hand. "The majority of the fans have been great," he said. On the boos, he added: "It's to be expected. Sometimes it goes beyond it. I tried to shake one of the guys' hands but he didn't want any of it. That's the way it is."

Earlier this year, Beckham indicated he wanted to stay in AC Milan rather than return to America, stating the standard of play was far higher in Italy.

From: Sky.com

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