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David Beckham’s finally made his debut 首场赛 for Los Angeles Galaxy coming on as a substitute 替补队员 in a game against Chelsea.
The match was part of Chelsea's pre-season tour 季前巡回赛 of the United States.
Teams often go on tours like this to get some practice for the coming season and to raise their profile 提高他们的形象 around the world.
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid player appeared for the last 12 minutes of his club's 1-0 defeat 输.
Beckham got a good reception 热烈欢迎 from the capacity 观众人数 27,000 crowd, but he couldn't play a full game because he’s been struggling 挣扎 with an ankle injury 踝骨受伤.
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Credit
 I think to have a full stadium like we did today is credit to the supporters and credit to the people in LA that have supported the MLS for many years, and with a full stadium tonight it has been amazing.
David Beckham
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He thinks to have a full stadium is a "credit" to supporters and to the people of LA. He means they should be proud 自豪 of the amount of support they've given to the MLS, which is short for 'Major League Soccer' 美国职业足球大联盟.
But David Beckham was unable to turn the tide 扭转局面 in favour of the United States team after the England captain John Terry scored in the 49th minute.
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Passion
 LA played the game with a lot of passion, I think maybe they waited to show David Beckham they have a team.
Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho
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The Chelsea Manager, Jose Mourinho, says LA played with a lot of "passion" 热情 . He thinks they waited to show Beckham "they have a team". He means that they are a serious football side.