Beckham 'tears Achilles tendon'

[D.H.W]

England's David Beckham is injured playing for AC Milan



David Beckham's dream of playing in a fourth World Cup looks over after he tore an Achilles tendon in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo on Sunday.

Beckham was unchallenged when he suffered the injury and hobbled off in pain before being stretchered away.

The 34-year-old was hoping to be part of England's World Cup squad in June.

But he will now fly to Finland on Monday to have surgery on the Achilles, according to AC Milan club physician Jean Pierre Meersseman.

Beckham, who is in his second loan stint with Milan from the Los Angeles Galaxy in a bid to make England boss Fabio Capello's squad, will now almost certainly not be fit for the tournament in South Africa which starts on 11 June.

"Beckham's injury makes us feel terrible. He understood immediately that he had torn his Achilles tendon," said AC Milan coach Leonardo.

"He is an extraordinary guy and today's game proves it yet again.

"I cannot enjoy this evening considering this serious injury.

"David understood immediately that he had torn his Achilles tendon."

Former Manchester United star Beckham was bidding to become the first England player to feature in four successive World Cup finals. He shares the record of three with Bobby Moore and Peter Shilton

With Tottenham's Aaron Lennon still suffering from a groin problem, Capello may now turn to both Theo Walcott and Shaun Wright-Phillips to cover the right side of midfield, with James Milner, Joe Cole, Stewart Downing and Adam Johnson also in the reckoning.

Beckham's sending off against Argentina in the quarter-finals was widely blamed for costing England their chance in the 1998 World Cup, while four years later he played in the team knocked out by 10-man Brazil.

The 2006 tournament ended with Beckham announcing tearfully he was resigning the captaincy.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8567353.stm

[Babalawo]

BECKHAM OUT OF WORLD CUP,.  Owens too.  the US plot continues, Rooney watch out

[Small Change]

Tough! Real tough luck. In 2002, he got injured before the WC and he recovered; with this kind of injury, is real pressure, plus he 8 yrs older. Tough boy Becks........

[Bourbon]

Hard luck dey. If is one man who deserves rel respect is him. If he make it...would be deserving.

[Small Magician aka Wazza]

Cruel Cruel game... A true Gentleman and role model of the game...I'm absolutely gutted for him

[Observer]

Really really hard. Wish him well! That injury is not easy and could take a very long time to get it right. Unfortunately at his age it will be very dificult.

[sammy]

doh worry, he go come back in time

[Zeppo]

doh worry, he go come back in time

Not if it is truly a ruptured Achilles tendon, he won't.

[Disgruntled_Trini]

Was watching the game and it looked like he rolled his ankle, he called for the sub immediately.

Real sad to hear this though, throughout it all he was a consummate professional I hope he recovers from this.

[fordy]

this is really sad for becks. he sacrifice his family time in what suppose to be his off season to play at milan just so he can be fit for England to play in the World Cup and then this happens. ive been reading some of the english blogs and some of the postings is downright ridiculous. they actually pounding the man saying he just a media mogul and he wasnt going to to nothing for england in SA. thats madness!! anybody watching becks play at milan know what he has to offer. he aint 22 again and wont be tormenting left back for a full 90 mins but his technique and expereince on the pitch is stuff that no other england player has currently. this is truly a sad day for genuine football fans!

[Andre]

hard luck. de man try yes.

[Tallman]

When understandable sentiment and sympathy is set on on one side, what are we left with in the footballing context?

We are actually left with the brutal reality that England have actually lost a fringe squad player, someone who - barring exceptional circumstances - would not have started any game at the World Cup. This should not be forgotten should anyone wish to portray Beckham's injury as a serious wound to England's aspirations.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/philmcnulty/2010/03/sad_for_beckham_but_not_englan.html

[fordy]

When understandable sentiment and sympathy is set on on one side, what are we left with in the footballing context?

We are actually left with the brutal reality that England have actually lost a fringe squad player, someone who - barring exceptional circumstances - would not have started any game at the World Cup. This should not be forgotten should anyone wish to portray Beckham's injury as a serious wound to England's aspirations.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/philmcnulty/2010/03/sad_for_beckham_but_not_englan.html

yeh thats the foolishness i was talking about. the game 2-2 and a free kick on top the box who on that england team yuh want kicking it? england down and yuh need a player to deliver a telling cross who yuh want doing that? the team is up and under pressure from the opponents, who yuh have that will help the other younger players on the pitch to show composure and skill under that kinda pressure to see out the win?

[trinikev]

When understandable sentiment and sympathy is set on on one side, what are we left with in the footballing context?

We are actually left with the brutal reality that England have actually lost a fringe squad player, someone who - barring exceptional circumstances - would not have started any game at the World Cup. This should not be forgotten should anyone wish to portray Beckham's injury as a serious wound to England's aspirations.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/philmcnulty/2010/03/sad_for_beckham_but_not_englan.html

yeh thats the foolishness i was talking about. the game 2-2 and a free kick on top the box who on that england team yuh want kicking it? england down and yuh need a player to deliver a telling cross who yuh want doing that? the team is up and under pressure from the opponents, who yuh have that will help the other younger players on the pitch to show composure and skill under that kinda pressure to see out the win?

Fordy, I hear where u coming from. But be honest. Beckham was really gonna be starting ANY game in the world cup? What Tallman posted may have been a bit harsh, but it's the truth.

[supporter]

Very sad

[fordy]

When understandable sentiment and sympathy is set on on one side, what are we left with in the footballing context?

We are actually left with the brutal reality that England have actually lost a fringe squad player, someone who - barring exceptional circumstances - would not have started any game at the World Cup. This should not be forgotten should anyone wish to portray Beckham's injury as a serious wound to England's aspirations.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/philmcnulty/2010/03/sad_for_beckham_but_not_englan.html

yeh thats the foolishness i was talking about. the game 2-2 and a free kick on top the box who on that england team yuh want kicking it? england down and yuh need a player to deliver a telling cross who yuh want doing that? the team is up and under pressure from the opponents, who yuh have that will help the other younger players on the pitch to show composure and skill under that kinda pressure to see out the win?

Fordy, I hear where u coming from. But be honest. Beckham was really gonna be starting ANY game in the world cup? What Tallman posted may have been a bit harsh, but it's the truth.

TriniKev i agree with you. becks probably wasnt going to start no game, but when on the field, and i promise you he wud of featured in all possible games, his influence is priceless. i agree, its not like rooney got injured but becks not being in the squad is huge. i wont jump on the bandwagon of the people who talking like the ones Tallman posted about though. take the 4 potential right wingers who might of started in front of him...Theo Walcott, Aaron Lennon, James Milner, SW Phillips. Of those which one has the class becks has in terms of technique, skill and experience? of those 4 i my choice wud be milner because he seems to be the most consistent of the bunch. at this point i might even put gerard out there. but trust when i say england going to hurt a little because becks not there...unlike how some of them talking now.

[weary1969]

Very sad

COSIGNNNNNN and eh like d Brits

[Disgruntled_Trini]

TriniKev i agree with you. becks probably wasnt going to start no game, but when on the field, and i promise you he wud of featured in all possible games, his influence is priceless. i agree, its not like rooney got injured but becks not being in the squad is huge. i wont jump on the bandwagon of the people who talking like the ones Tallman posted about though. take the 4 potential right wingers who might of started in front of him...Theo Walcott, Aaron Lennon, James Milner, SW Phillips. Of those which one has the class becks has in terms of technique, skill and experience? of those 4 i my choice wud be milner because he seems to be the most consistent of the bunch. at this point i might even put gerard out there. but trust when i say england going to hurt a little because becks not there...unlike how some of them talking now.

Agreed.

When he came on against ManU in the CL he did alot of running and put in some telling crosses, but no one was there on the other end to meet them.

On top of which he unleash a sweet volley that nearly put the keep in the back of the net.

[Marcos]

TriniKev i agree with you. becks probably wasnt going to start no game, but when on the field, and i promise you he wud of featured in all possible games, his influence is priceless. i agree, its not like rooney got injured but becks not being in the squad is huge. i wont jump on the bandwagon of the people who talking like the ones Tallman posted about though. take the 4 potential right wingers who might of started in front of him...Theo Walcott, Aaron Lennon, James Milner, SW Phillips. Of those which one has the class becks has in terms of technique, skill and experience? of those 4 i my choice wud be milner because he seems to be the most consistent of the bunch. at this point i might even put gerard out there. but trust when i say england going to hurt a little because becks not there...unlike how some of them talking now.

Agreed.

When he came on against ManU in the CL he did alot of running and put in some telling crosses, but no one was there on the other end to meet them.

On top of which he unleash a sweet volley that nearly put the keep in the back of the net.

Disagree completely. Beckham as great as he once was, is a weak link in the English and Milan side.
His technique is still excellent however his lack of pace makes him a liability. He gets an "A" for his effort in every game though

[Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$]

So yuh mean to say more ah allyuh concerned about Beckham dan KJ?  An den allyuh does wanta talk bout who playin like dey eh care?!!  If we here supposed to be de hardcore fans (or a micrcosm of that), wha message we sending to our players?

[Peong]

Minor groin injury, no WC games to play, no need for alarm.

[Andre]

we fall for the media hype.

[Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$]

Minor groin injury, no WC games to play, no need for alarm.

Beckham see 3 friggin world cup so me eh see de need for ah wake in his honor.  Ah mean ah sorry fuh de man buh my country players deserve just as much attention if I is to call myself ah fan/ supporter.

[Bitter]

Minor groin injury, no WC games to play, no need for alarm.

Beckham see 3 friggin world cup so me eh see de need for ah wake in his honor.  Ah mean ah sorry fuh de man buh my country players deserve just as much attention if I is to call myself ah fan/ supporter.

I was waiting for this post...
 

[Quags]

Hes be playing to much football IMHO ,does he ever have an offseason ? he must start to break down .He should start a youtube project like Judah to unwind .

[Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$]

I was waiting for this post...
 

I readin da shit and wonderin wha make friggin Beckham so important to "Soca Warrior" supporters?  He career almost done, KJ despite his lack of production so far (and barring injury) should have a lot of football left.  He playing on a team that have ah shit manager dat ridin he back all season like he lookin fuh ah whippin boy, which causes alarm as to what his spot on the team is going to be in the future.  Since Bruce come I feel like he take KJ value down a notch with he constant horrangin so I very concerned. Nothing to be concerned about?  Nah I rell concern because like him or not teams still have to fear him when he on the pitch.

[Small Magician aka Wazza]

because Beckham care about his country... ans KJ care about himself

Viva Beckham

[Sando prince]

because Beckham care about his country... ans KJ care about himself

Viva Beckham

I would take this as sarcasm..I know you dont believe KJ dont care about his country..

[Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$]

because Beckham care about his country... ans KJ care about himself

Viva Beckham

I hope dis is some dry english humor yuh attemptin eh fella

[Small Magician aka Wazza]

An unnamed forumite ask KJ during the Qualifiers

"What you hadda say to them fans questioning your loyalty and effort when you play for T&T"

"I doe care about them..I doe Business"

And allyuh bashing Stern when the man would fly from wherever he is to play for the red black and white

Becks did everything to prolong his International Career.... f**k Kenwyne