LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has heaped praised on Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo score his first goal of Madrid's 2011-12 pre-season movement in a 4-1 friendly win next to the Galaxy. The quality of Ronaldo's 52nd minute strike was not lost on the previous England captain who he has described as outstanding.
Cristiano Ronaldo's goal was amazing, but he can do that whenever he wants - he's that kind of player.I've said during the week that he's not just one of the most strictly gifted players in the world, he works hard.A player doesn't get to that level without ready hard, without doing the stuff right that he wants to do to be the best player in the world - he is exceptional.
Beckham wore the captain's armband for the Major League Soccer outfit but it was Jose Callejon who in its place opened the achieve for Jose Mourinho's side on the half-hour mark. Joselu doubled their advantage six minutes before the break in front of a crowd of 56,211 at the LA Coliseum.
Half-time substitute Ronaldo added his name to the score sheet in the 52nd minute with a fine individual effort and Karim Benzema made it 4-0 five minutes later before Adam Cristman headed home a consolation for the Galaxy.Madrid take on Chivas Guadalajara in the second game of their US tour before gathering Philadelphia Union on July 23.