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David Beckham Hurt, Will Miss World Cup

UK superstar ruptures Achilles tendon while playing for AC Milan

By M. Morris,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 14, 2010 10:13 PM CDT | Updated Mar 15, 2010 5:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – David Beckham ruptured his left Achilles tendon in an AC Milan match last night, derailing his dream of becoming the first soccer player to compete in four World Cups. The UK superstar, who also plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy, will undergo surgery in Finland this week. Beckham, 34, was reduced to tears, telling his teammates "It's broken, it's broken" before he left the pitch on a stretcher, Sky Sports reports.

David Beckham of AC Milan and the LA Galaxy after being injured during the Serie A match with Chievo in Milan, Italy, March 14, 2010. Beckham ruptured an Achilles tendon and will miss the World Cup.
David Beckham of AC Milan and the LA Galaxy after being injured during the Serie A match with Chievo in Milan, Italy, March 14, 2010. Beckham ruptured an Achilles tendon and will miss the World Cup.   (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
AC Milan star David Beckham reacts after being injured during a Serie A match with Chievo at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Sunday, March 14, 2010.
AC Milan star David Beckham reacts after being injured during a Serie A match with Chievo at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Sunday, March 14, 2010.   (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
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David Beckham tore his left Achilles tendon, while playing for AC Milan, Sunday.   (focaltv)

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JoeQ
Mar 15, 2010 4:05 PM CDT
This could easily end his career.
Landshark
Mar 15, 2010 2:11 PM CDT
Sucks for England, but will serve as a conciliatory excuse when we spank them in the opener.
jbcorny
Mar 15, 2010 2:00 PM CDT
pussy. just rub some dirt on it.
 

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