David Beckham Injured; Will Miss World Cup
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David Beckham's dreams have been dashed: He won't be going to the World Cup.
While playing for AC Milan Sunday, Beckham, 34, tore his left Achilles' tendon. In the final minutes of Milan's match with Chievo, Beckham -- who was on loan to Milan from U.S. team LA Galaxy -- trapped a pass with his left foot, took an awkward step back and then stepped forward before he started hopping on his right foot.
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Visibly in pain and in tears, he went to the sideline for medical attention.
Said Fabio Capello, Beckham's national manager: "I am very sad for David that he has suffered this injury. We have to wait for the results of the scan, but it looks like he is out of the World Cup ... David is a great professional and has worked very hard to be ready for the World Cup, so missing it will be a big blow."
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According to his website, Beckham is now on his way to Finland "to see a specialist and have a scan on the injury. He is understandably upset but wants to thank everyone for their messages of support. He hopes to make a swift and full recovery."
His wife Victoria Beckham is reportedly jetting out of Los Angeles Monday to be by his side.
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Beckham has appeared in three World Cups over his career.
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10Everyone loves Beckham, and everyone is b%^&*ing about that England cant go far. But look, England could go up in world cup, but they need all they got. Like Rooney, Gerrard, Lampard, and Epically the England FANS so come on and pray for rooney's leg to heal faster
Heâ??s too old.
Every one is entitled to their opinion, but sometimes its best if people keep their opinion to themselves and speak the fact. David is a professional football(soccer)player. He was on increase gate receipt sales for LA Galaxy and helped them to the final. Before people started to contract him to advertise their products his sole income was football. It is the dream of any footballer to play in the world cup.again and again and to c Beckam's dream dash is so sad. I only hope he can find someplace where he can get better by then. Some years ago..we thought Wayne Rooney would make it to the world cup finals...but he did.
Oh, shut it Ingrid. Not everyone out here is in love with beckham. I, for one think he and his wife are vile, pretencious, snotty and so far up their own ass-- they've forgotten what it's like in the "real world". I, for one am Happy that this nothing of a so-called soccer "god" has fallen. Good riddance.
Priceless!By the way he played good and there is even a movie which has his name in the title:BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM!He is not a loser,saw him playing 2 yrs ago for my b-day and he did good.Just because you do not understand sports which other associate themselves with such as myself:rugby,fotball also known as soccer in the US,etc does not make you smart!Learn about other cultures than think about yourself..Oh yes you have the big Super Bowl and what not which is supposed to be so interesting to you but boring to my friends,family and myself!
Well, that just sucks! I dont really watch sports, and am not really a big fan of David, but his dream was shattered...Can't help but be sympathetic and sad.. I hope you get well soon, David, and 100% healthy!
COME ONNNNNNN!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOO
aw man!
I am not a fan but It would be very sad to see him losing his dream . He did a lot of sacrifice for to it.
I'm glad he appreciates everyone's support! It sucks that he'll miss The World Cup!