An argument could be made that the garment belonged to the fan in whose seat it landed.

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Beckham was held back by security staff, members of whom were also needed to restrain an angry fan who left his seat and rushed towards the midfielder.

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"I've been a Kings fan for 40 years and had a season's seat for 25 years, " said Cheryl Baggs, holding a plastic cup of white wine.

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"I am looking forward to the challenges of the future and not least the opportunity to return to the stadium, occupy a seat and watch a game as a Welsh fan for the first time, " he said.

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"It's hard to take in, " one fan said as he got in his car, taking off his cap and throwing it on the back seat.

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