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David Beckham of the LA Galaxy untangles his feet from streamers thrown by fans before kicking a corner shot against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of an exhibition soccer game at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, November 7, 2007. The Galaxy and White Caps played to a 0-0 tie before a crowd of over 48,000. (UPI Photo/Heinz Ruckemann)
A report by The Mirror said he left flew to the United States on the orders of LA Galaxy Coach Ruud Gullit.
"He felt obliged to honor his club commitments after being released from international duty," Beckham's spokesman told the Mirror. "The LA Galaxy preseason training starts today and David has to be there."
Beckham was supposed to appear at his annual charity event for cystic fibrosis but recorded a video message before he left England.
England's new coach, Fabio Capello, left Beckham off his initial squad saying he wasn't "match-fit."
Beckham hasn't played a match since November but said he was "determined" to bounce back.
