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Beckham recommits to MLS on media tour

LA Galaxy star David Beckham has recommitted himself to MLS after a loan stint in Italy's Serie A. The 34-year old highlighted his reaffirmation on a TV media tour that took in appearances on NBC's Today Show and Live with Regis and Kelly.

"I'm very dedicated to the Galaxy, I'm dedicated to the fans," Beckham said.

"I've always been very positive and very honest with my play here and also when I went to Milan, I explained to everyone the reasoning behind it. I said to the players and I said to the manager that I would be coming back. Maybe one or two didn't believe me, but at the end of the day I'm here, I'm committed to the team."

The former Manchester United skipper also spoke of recent criticism he has experienced (via teammate Landon Donovan) and how it is just part and parcel of the game.

"I've been criticized by Pelé before," Beckham said.

"I've been criticized by George Best before. And these are people I've respected for my entire career, people I look up to. At the end of the day, it's about the criticism and how it affects you and it doesn't affect me."

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