David Beckham has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount for his “confrontational and provocative behaviour” during LA Galaxy’s 4-3 defeat by San Jose.

The former England captain was involved in a scuffle on the pitch during the Major League Soccer match yesterday.

The former England captain kicked the ball at Sam Cronin as the player lay on the ground.

After being booked, Beckham went on to argue with opponents after the final whistle.

An MLS statement said: “The committee considered his conduct unacceptable and detrimental to the league’s public image.

“Beckham will serve his suspension on Sunday when the Galaxy take on the Chicago Fire.”

A few days ago, Beckham was left out of Great Britain’s Olympic squad for London 2012.David Beckham has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount for his “confrontational and provocative behaviour” during LA Galaxy’s 4-3 defeat by San Jose.

The former England captain was involved in a scuffle on the pitch during the Major League Soccer match yesterday.

The former England captain kicked the ball at Sam Cronin as the player lay on the ground.

After being booked, Beckham went on to argue with opponents after the final whistle.

An MLS statement said: “The committee considered his conduct unacceptable and detrimental to the league’s public image.

“Beckham will serve his suspension on Sunday when the Galaxy take on the Chicago Fire.”

A few days ago, Beckham was left out of Great Britain’s Olympic squad for London 2012.