The LA Riot Squad & Landon Donovan - Complete nutjobs?

Now the average American is typically not held in such high esteem, and people often wonder why. Here's a story about David Beckham and the LA Galaxy, that doesn't do anything to improve this reputation....

Beckham went online to AC Milan, one of the biggest clubs in world football, along with Manchester United and Real Madrid, for 3 months during the "off-season" in the MLS. He was asked to stay on for an extra 2 months until the end of the Italian season which, of course, he wanted to, because Serie A is one of the strongest leagues in the world, and the MLS is probably the equivalent of the Championship or League one (second and third tier of English football).

When he returned, he was given a pretty poor reception in his first home game, ironically a friendly against AC Milan, the very Italian side he was on loan at. The Galaxy fans had banners with weird messages such as: "23: repent" and my personal favourite, "Is evil something you do or something you are?".

Why is a footballer "evil" for wanting to play in a top club who play in a top league, instead of playing for team who struggle in a low standard league?

One of his own team mates, Landon Donovan, actually questioned Beckham's professionalism. If I was Beckham, I would have laid out my 6 Premiership medals, 2 FA Cup medals, 1 Champions League medal, 1 La Liga medal and say, "Unprofessional? So Landon, what have you won of any note? What teams have you played for, Manchester United? Real Madrid? AC Milan?" but unfortunately, that wouldn't be his style.

You don't impress Sir Alex Ferguson, win over Fabio Capello (twice) and Carlo Ancelotti if you are unprofessional.

These people should be delighted that Beckham joined their team to help raise the profile of football (yes, its called football, not like your American "foot"ball, which you predominantly play with your hands!)in America.

Beckham even tried to shake a fans hand who was giving him abuse (which, surprise, surprise, just provoked more abuse and swearing). He is really too good for the MLS, too good for the LA Galaxy and has too much class to have a bunch of abusive handicaps for "fans".