Hilarious LA Galaxy video shows Donovan’s World Cup plans

United States' Landon Donovan, front, celebrates his goal against Mexico during the second half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. The United States won 2-0. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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By KIRA TERRY REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

June 11, 2014 - 2:20 pm

Remember how Landon Donovan isn’t going to the World Cup this year? Well, the LA Galaxy decided to make a funny out of it just in time for the matches.

The club released a 49-second video Wednesday showing what Donovan will be doing during the World Cup.

Well, probably not, but it’ll give you a laugh.

The YouTube video, titled “Skip Work. Watch the World Cup” shows Donovan, dressed in a US Men’s National Team kit, sitting alone in the Galaxy offices at the StubHub Center taking calls, getting frustrated that no one else is working and then playing some foosball by himself.

It’s funny, and shows that even Donovan has a sense of humor about USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann’s decision to leave him off the World Cup roster.

Well played, LA Galaxy.

Contact Kira Terry at kterry@reviewjournal.com. Find her on Twitter: @kiraterry

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