David Beckham loses on LA Galaxy return after Royal Wedding

02 May 2011 08:15
It was an unhappy return to America for birthday boy David Beckham after the former England skipper's Galaxy side suffered a 2-1 defeat to FC Dallas on Sunday night in a game delayed for more than an hour because of lightning.[LNB]Beckham, who turns 36 today, immediately jetted back from the Royal Wedding in London on Friday to link-up with his Galaxy team-mates in Texas. [LNB]VIDEO: WATCH HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GAME[LNB]The veteran midfielder, who revealed on Friday he probably would not be fully fit for the MLS clash, managed to play 83 minutes before being replaced by substitute Jovan Kirovski.[LNB] Beck in action: David Beckham kept his place in the Galaxy starting XI despite his jaunt from London[LNB]The Western Conference leaders fell behind to a Fabian Castillo goal in the 47th minute but levelled four minutes later through ex-Everton star Landon Donovan.[LNB] By Royal appointment: Beckham was in London on Friday for the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton[LNB]The match was stopped in the 83rd minute, and most of the 21,867 crowd at Pizza Hut Park Stadium failed to return after the delay, missing Brek Shea's winner in the 88th minute, which helped Dallas move up to fifth place in the Western Conference.[LNB]  LA Galaxy give Becks Royal seal of approval with star to attend wedding The Odd Couple: Henry and Rodgers form unlikely duo to rock the QuakesTop 10 videos of the week: Beckham attracts the girls, tearful Rafa and more [LNB]  Explore more:People: David Beckham Places: London, United Kingdom, America

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