David Beckham

It seemed like any other international sporting event. Beers flowed, and barbeques sizzled, in the car park pre-match.

The exact moment the booing stopped. Beckham scores against FC Barcelona. Picture: AFP

Kids mimicked their on-field heroes, with the names of superstars Messi and Henry on the back of their pint sized shirts. In all, 93,137 fans turned up at LA’s Rose Bowl overnight — the most-highly attended match in the United States since the 1994 World Cup.

No matter your colours, most supporters were frothing with anticipation to see one of the world’s biggest football franchises FC Barcelona, who had come to town for an exhibition clash against David Beckham and the LA Galaxy. But on this balmy night, we received proof positive that fans here are fair weather supporters.

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  • Madison says:

    05:39pm | 05/08/09

    Such a pity sport has become more about money, sponsorship and wagering than sport itself. Beckham is to be commended on his attitude of late in dealing the unruly fans. He delivered his response in the most emphatic of ways. Read more »

 

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