A media scrum greets David Beckham as he arrives in Los Angeles with wife Victoria to take up his role with LA Galaxy

The Beckhams look unruffled by their flight from Heathrow and seem to enjoy being the centre of attention in California

Hopes are high that media focus on Beckham at LA Galaxy will boost public interest in football across the country

Fans unable to wait for the unveiling ceremony at the club's Home Depot Center at 1800 BST on Friday also fill the airport

With the Beckhams recovering from their journey, excited supporters begin filling the stadium

The atmosphere starts to build as local football lovers eagerly await the arrival of their new hero

Shortly after 1800 BST, Beckham appears and makes his way to a temporary stage with LA mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

He takes his place next to Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas before properly greeting the fans for the first time

After some speeches, Beckham is finally presented as an LA Galaxy player amid a fanfare of music and a shower of tape

With the show over, the hard work now begins for Beckham whose first match is likely to be against Chelsea on 21 July