British football superstar David Beckham and team LA Galaxy arrived Thursday in Manila for a friendly game against the Philippine Azkals on Dec. 3 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.

The LA Galaxy, who arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal 2 aboard an Air New Zealand chartered flight from Jakarta, Indonesia, is here as part of their promotional tour in Manila and other Southeast Asian countries.

The group was warmly welcomed at the airport by shrieking fans who chanted Beckham’s name.

Reports said that Beckham, world’s highest paid footballer played a big role in Manchester United of bagging the Premier League title six times, the Football Association Cup twice, and the UEFA Champions League in 1999.

It was learned that Beckham also played for Preston North End, Real Madrid and A.C. Milan before signing up with the LA Galaxy in 2007.

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