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| Beckhams arrive in Los Angeles | Beckhams arrive in Los Angeles |
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| David Beckham has touched down in California to start his new job as a player for the Los Angeles Galaxy. | David Beckham has touched down in California to start his new job as a player for the Los Angeles Galaxy. |
| The former England football captain arrived in the US with his wife Victoria, greeted by screaming fans. | |
| After a night's sleep, Beckham is due to appear at a news conference of the LA Galaxy, where he will be introduced to the world as their new star player. | After a night's sleep, Beckham is due to appear at a news conference of the LA Galaxy, where he will be introduced to the world as their new star player. |
| In a scene that resembled a Hollywood premiere, the Beckhams were welcomed by an army of TV crews and photographers. | In a scene that resembled a Hollywood premiere, the Beckhams were welcomed by an army of TV crews and photographers. |
| The football star walked with a big smile on his face through the airport. | The football star walked with a big smile on his face through the airport. |
| Beckham brand | Beckham brand |
| Barricades had to be set up to keep the crowd under control. | Barricades had to be set up to keep the crowd under control. |
| Club officials are well aware that they have hired more than just another midfielder. | Club officials are well aware that they have hired more than just another midfielder. |
| They are hoping the England star will bring the Beckham brand to Los Angeles and much needed publicity for a sport that few Americans take seriously. | They are hoping the England star will bring the Beckham brand to Los Angeles and much needed publicity for a sport that few Americans take seriously. |
| The last few days have seen a huge amount of hype in anticipation of the Beckham's arrival. | The last few days have seen a huge amount of hype in anticipation of the Beckham's arrival. |
| Hollywood has a new double act - Victoria, still well known here as Posh Spice, will be seen in a special TV documentary next week all about her journey to America. | Hollywood has a new double act - Victoria, still well known here as Posh Spice, will be seen in a special TV documentary next week all about her journey to America. |