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Beckham Shrugs Off Boos During LA Galaxy Return

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(Newser) – David Beckham's return to Major League Soccer was booed by sections of the crowd in Giants Stadium as the Galaxy demolished the New York Red Bulls last night, the Los Angeles Times reports. Beckham, under fire for criticizing the US game during his time on loan to AC Milan, failed to score, but played a solid role in midfield and appeared to take the boos in stride.

"It's sometimes nice to get the boos," he said after the game. "It gives you some inspiration. When we play like we did and win like we did, the boos start to go away after a while."

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham takes a shot during the first half of an MLS soccer game against the New York Red Bulls last night.
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham takes a shot during the first half of an MLS soccer game against the New York Red Bulls last night.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham controls the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer game against the New York Red Bulls last night.
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham controls the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer game against the New York Red Bulls last night.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A fan catches Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham's jersey after the Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 in an MLS soccer game last night.
A fan catches Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham's jersey after the Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 in an MLS soccer game last night.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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I'm more than happy to be back here playing, especially when we play like this tonight. I enjoyed it a lot.
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dontlikeyou
Jul 17, 09 7:35 AM CDT
Beckham is a p r i c k. Reply
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Jul 17, 09 11:41 AM CDT
I agree!!
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newsrmandan
Jul 17, 09 10:58 AM CDT
Beckham has played on the worlds stage for many many years playing on and against the best players in the world. I think whatever he said about american soccer at present is fair. And who could know better? Pele maybe. Reply
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Reader68389796
Jul 17, 09 11:41 AM CDT
Beckham just take Posh and leave, we don't need you. Please check out of Hotel California, go back where you belong. We need young blood and not a name. Please, please leave..... Reply
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