PICTURE SPECIAL: X-rated tackle sees Becks sent off in defeat for LA Galaxy

Published: 16 Aug 2009 - 14:13:30

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PICTURE SPECIAL: X-rated tackle sees Becks sent off in defeat for LA Galaxy

David Beckham's time at the Los Angeles Galaxy continues to grow sour as he wassent off in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC. The former England captain was given a straight red card for a tackle onSounders midfielder Peter Vagenas in the 17th minute. Becks rated: David Beckham collides with Seattle Sounders' Peter Vagenas in a horror studs up challenge that earned him a red card after 17 minutes Beckham, who was watched by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey and world heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko, was booed off the field but he insists there was no maliciousness involved. Walking away: The incident was the latest drawback on Beckham's American adventure 'Pete is one of my best friends,' he told the club's official website. 'I think it's a hard tackle but not with means for a red card. 'I've never gone in one tackle wanting to hurt someone. The referee saw it differently.' The former Manchester United player has had a hard time back in America since returning from a successful loan spell at AC Milan. On his arrival in LA he was embroiled in a row with team-mate LandonDonovan over comments the USA striker made in a book called 'TheBeckham Experiment' which questioned the Englishman's commitment to theGalaxy. Red midst: Beckham's Galaxy team-mate Jovan Kirovski blasts referee Ricardo Salazar after the England star is sent off And he was twice involved in confrontations with fans during his first three games back in a Galaxy shirt. The 34-year-old is likely to seek a repeat of his loan spell with Milanfrom January to May this year when his stint with the Galaxy comes toan end as he bids to figure in Fabio Capello's England squad for nextsummer's World Cup finals in South Africa. Last laugh: Beckham struggles to comprehend his dismissal as Peter Vagenas winces in agony Beckham: I want to go back to AC Milan to boost World Cup chancesBecks set to snub Premier League by insisting Milan is likely destinationSpurs and Chelsea eye Beckham as Capello insists he must quit LA GalaxyCLICK HERE to play MailOnline's new Fantasy Football game and win £50,000