David Beckham's highly publicized run-in with his own club's fans has earned the soccer superstar a $1,000 fine. MLS commissioner Don Garber fined Beckham for confronting a member of the L.A. Riot Squad,that booed him through much of last Sunday's match against AC Milan at the Home Depot Center.At halftime, David walked over to the group and challenged jeering fans to meet him on the field. Beckham then attempted to jump over a advertising barrier toward the crowd. He was held back by security personnel, which also restrained an angry fan who left his seat and rushed towards Beckham. Police arrested the fan who left the stands.
"We support our players interacting with fans, whether it is at clinics, charity events or by high-fiving their supporters in the stands while celebrating a goal," Don Garber said in a statement. "However, our players should never engage in conduct that can be interpreted as encouraging fans to come out of the stands and onto the field, regardless of the reason."
source: Sports Illustrated & DailyMail
