Posted by Adam

Wednesday July 29, 2009

David Beckham has started to “engage” with his critics — and it’s all thanks to his superstar pal Tom Cruise.

The soccer star has clashed twice with members of the crowd during matches for LA Galaxy following his well-publicized intention to get back to European football.

“David always expected a backlash from some fans and that is exactly what he’s getting,” says a source close to the star. “In fact it was Tom who suggested David face his critics and engage with them in a positive way.

“Tom has been in similar situations on the red carpet but perhaps he underestimated the passion of soccer fans — even in the US.”

It was recently claimed that Cruise has been a huge influence on Beckham’s life since he arrived in Los Angeles with his family.

An unauthorized book about David claimed Beckham talks to Cruise “most days of the week” — taking advice on everything from his Hollywood lifestyle to which physical therapist to use.

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