Beckham watch: Chelsea beats Galaxy, Becks plays 13 minutes

By Stone Martindale Jul 22, 2007, 16:42 GMT

LA Galaxy\'s David Beckham during the second half against Chelsea FC in their World Series of Football exhibition match at the Home Depot Center in Carson California USA 21 July 2007. Chelsea won 1-0. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

David Beckham's L.A. Galaxy debut saw the red carpet roll out for the celebrities who attended and watch Becks play for 13-minutes in the second half. Becks had an ankle injury and people were unsure if he would play or not.

In the end the Galaxy were beat by Chelsea 1-0.

Attending celebrities included wife Posh, Katie Holmes, Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, English actors John Hurt and Ray Winstone, Mary-Kate Olsen, Eva Longoria, Brooke Shields, Alicia Silverstone, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Arnold Schwarzenegger and potential Bob Barker replacement, Drew Carey.

Beckham played in front of a capacity crowd when he came on as a substitute in the 78th minute of Saturday's exhibition match against Chelsea.

Injured Beckham was cheered loudly by the 27,000 fans at the Home Depot Center as he ran on to the field.

'It was very emotional,' the former England captain told reporters after 12 minutes of action that featured a few deft touches, a tumble as he tried to evade a tackle by Chelsea's Steve Sidwell and a late corner kick.

'The reaction to me if I even take off my top or kick the ball has been incredible, it made me feel a bit embarrassed at times. I really wanted to be out there tonight with all the attention. It is a great day for the club.'

Galaxy president and general manager Alexi Lalas told ESPN television: 'It is a long-term process and we want to make sure David is 100 percent.

'We have games next week, next month and over the next five years. Everyone will get their chance to see David Beckham here and across the country.'

Victoria watched accompanied by her friend Katie Holmes and baby Suri.

ESPN reported that Beckham injured his ankle playing against Estonia in a Euro 2008 qualifying match last month.

Saturday's game, a sell-out, was the Galaxy's second-highest grossing event according to ESPN.