David Beckham's paparazzi fear

Jul 28, 2007, 7:00 GMT

English soccer star David Beckham, newly of the L.A. Galaxy team, watching his new team play against CG Pachuca in the SuperLiga tournament at The Home Depot Center, Carson, California, United States 24 July 2007. With her are other members of his family EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

David Beckham is scared of the US paparazzi.

The soccer superstar - who moved to Beverly Hills with wife Victoria and their three sons this month, so David can start his career with the Los Angeles Galaxy - is concerned with the amount of snappers following his family's every move.

He said: "It's definitely over the top here in Los Angeles.

"In London, if we'd go out to dinner, there would be four or five cars following us.

"The other night we had 47. No joke. I get nervous. They run red lights and you're just waiting for accidents to happen."

Apart from the photographers, David insists he is settling in well and enjoyed every minute of his brief debut against British side Chelsea.

He said: "It was great, the crowd were cheering my every move on the sideline. For one player to get that kind of reception is unusual, but pretty amazing."

David and Victoria have tightened their security since moving to Los Angeles.

The family reportedly have a team of minders - which includes former CIA operatives - providing them with 24-hour protection.

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