“It was a great reaction, very honoring. But it was also great for me to be back on the pitch. I’m happy to actually get out there and kick a soccer ball for 20 minutes,” Beckham said.
Although the Los Angeles Galaxy lost to United 1-0, the 32-year-old English midfielder said he was glad to be out on the field again.
Beckham sustained an ankle injury before he moved to the
Beckham admitted that he played with some “hesitation” because he had not played in a while. He also said that he felt pressure to get back in the game. “I feel pressure in myself to just get back playing and get fit. That’s the only pressure I feel,” he said.