Beckham enjoys Hollywood ending with Galaxy - but will he ride into the sunset?

David Beckham celebrated the LA Galaxy's MLS Cup triumph in the most American way conceivable: chugging a bottle of Budweiser.

The entire night must have been what the Anshutz Entertainment Group had in mind when they convinced Major League Soccer to loosen the salary cap rules and woo Becks Stateside: the Home Depot Center packed with temporary seating to bring its capacity over 30,000, Beckham kissing the MLS Cup shortly after softly crying in an on-field interview with ESPN, an after party featuring will.i.am as the DJ, and plenty of good old fashioned product placement.

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