Beckham proves he's still got it with trademark free-kick
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PICTURE SPECIAL: Underfire David Beckham proves he's still got it with trademark free-kick against Barcelona
Beckham salutes the LA crowd during the 2-2 defeat against Barcelona
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David Beckham underlined his commitment to Los Angeles Galaxy after scoring in the Major League Soccer outfit's 2-1 pre-season defeat against Barcelona at the Rose Bowl.
The former England skipper curled home a free-kick on the stroke of half-time to level the scores after Pedro Rodriguez had fired Barca ahead, but Jeffren's 67th-minute effort sealed the victory for the Spanish side in front of over 93,000 fans.
Beckham has endured a difficult time since returning to the US after his loan move to AC Milan came to an end, and has twice been involved in heated confrontations with supporters.
Sweet spot: Beckham strikes his free-kick perfectly
Get in!: Beckham watches his unstoppable free-kick nestle into the top left-hand corner
Like old times: Beckham turns away in celebration after his trademark free-kick
The 34-year-old was again on the receiving end of cat calls and barracking from sections of the crowd in Pasadena last night, but his goal was nevertheless warmly received by the majority in the stands.
Asked whether he felt the goal would help him win the supporters back, Beckham replied: 'Maybe, maybe not.
'If I did then great, if not, then I'm not going to lose any sleep.
'Like I said before, I always work hard for the team, I work hard for the manager and I work hard for the fans.
'Sometimes it's good enough, sometimes it's not. But I enjoyed my goal tonight.
'There's going to be the odd reaction from a minority of people. But 95 per cent, 97 per cent of the fans have been incredible'