David Beckham, LA Galaxy to visit Manila, Philippines in December to play against Azkals: report

David Beckham in Manila 2011

David Beckham and his club LA Galaxy are reportedly coming to the Philippines this December to play against the Philippine national football team, the Philippine Azkals.

Azkals team coordinator and media liaison Patrick Ace Bright made the announcement earlier via his Twitter account. Bright said that the LA Galaxy vs Philippine Azkals friendly match will be held on December 4, 2011 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.

“LA Galaxy and Azkals, December 4, Rizal Stadium,” Bright tweeted.

Update: The final schedule has been set on December 3.

The visit is said to be part of LA Galaxy's tour in Southeast Asia to promote the club. The team is also scheduled to visit Melbourne, Australia on December 6th.

Apart from David Beckham, LA Galaxy's star players also include former Inter and Tottenham striker Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan.