A relaxed David Beckham managed to upstage even the New York Yankees and their glittering lineup including Alex Rodriguez and Roger Clemens on Monday.

Beckham and his Los Angeles Galaxy team mates had extended their stay in Toronto a day after a 0-0 draw against Toronto FC on Sunday.

They used part of their spare time to take in a Blue Jays-Yankeesmatinee where the former England soccer captain, wearing jeans and a T-shirt, set the Roger Centre abuzz when he appeared out of the Toronto dugout to take in some of the Yankees batting practice.

Several members of the Blue Jays and Yankees took the opportunity to get autographs and have their picture taken with the world's most famous soccer player. They included New York manager Joe Torre, who had a brief conversation with Beckham before escorting him into the New York club house.

Yankees officials said Beckham chatted with several players, including team captain Derek Jeter but did not have a chance to talk with Clemens or Rodriguez, who like Beckham has signed a contract that will earn him $250 million.

Beckham later returned to the field, wearing a Blue Jays Jersey with his name stitched across the back, for the ceremonial first pitch thrown by Canadian team mates Ante Jazic and Kevin Harmse.

upstage：抢镜头

take in ：参观

get autograph：得到亲笔签名