Bare it like Beckham: David loses his shirt... and the match

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The 31-year-old stripped off his shirt after playing for just 21 minutes of football, showing off his well sculputured torso, but he could not save LA Galaxy from a 1-0 defeat.

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Treasure chest: David Beckham won over female fans, but didn't win the game

He came on as a sub in the 69th minute of the game against DC United in Washington last night.

He showed no ill effects from the ankle injury that has dogged him since he signed for the club.

While the majority of fans cheered as he walked onto the pitch, a handful held up placards and jeered him while he warmed up.

One sign read: "The world's most expensive ankle," a jibe a the injury that has kept the highly paid player off the field.

Damp squib: Becks walks off after last night's rainy game which LA Galaxy lost 1-0 to DC United

Bad sign: not all LA Galaxy fans were happy to see Becks