Global Associated News announced the death of footballer, an hour before taking the field with LA Galaxy to play against Alajuelense
Global news agency Associated News, known for announcing deaths of famous faslsas time to time, issued a false news about the death of David Beckham in a car accident. Fans of the English icon not amused.
"David Beckham has died instantly in a car accident on Interstate 80 (one of the longest streets of America). The footballer was driving the car of a friend who was traveling as a passenger, and circulated to more than 150 miles per hour on a stretch where the limit is 90. The player lost control over the vehicle and slammed into a tree. "
Thus began the extensive press release giving details of passenger, time of accident data from the course and even funeral. The news spread like wildfire and English fans collapsed Sir social networks. Only an hour after his idol were taking the field with the LA Galaxy against Alajuelense in a game of the Champions League and American joke confirmed the news agency that only seeking publicity.
"I do not know what pleasure these people have to play well with life and death. It's not funny," said Nadia Spes, a member of a Russian girl hundreds of fan clubs that has the David good spread throughout the world.