Beckham ruled out of World Cup

World Cup 2010
Beckham ruled out of World Cup
March 14, 2010
By Soccernet staff

David Beckham's England career could be over after a torn Achilles tendon ruled him out of this summer's World Cup.

Beckham sustained the injury without coming into contact with anyone else, limping to the sidelines for treatment in the dying moments of AC Milan's 1-0 victory over Chievo before leaving the San Siro on crutches.

Milan coach Leonardo said after the game: "Beckham's injury makes us feel terrible. He is an extraordinary guy and today's game proves it yet again.

"David understood immediately that he had torn his Achilles tendon. When the tendon breaks, everything comes away and the muscle starts to rise. I felt great pity for him. This injury has been a heavy blow for him and for us. Unfortunately the party is ruined."

Initial reports suggested the England midfielder would be out for around three months but the club's physio has since revealed he expects the player to spend five to eight months on the sidelines.

Beckham has already spoken to Fabio Capello and his assistant, Franco Baldini, over the news that he will miss out on the chance to play in his fourth World Cup.

AC Milan midfielder Ignazio Abate said: "Beckham is not well. To see him suffer like that has really touched us."

Clarence Seedorf found it hard to celebrate his last-gasp match-winning goal - which puts Milan just one point behind Inter in Serie A - knowing that Beckham could have a long injury lay-off.

"It's always ugly to be out because of an injury, but it will mean that we will all need to give everything we have even for those who will not be with us," he said. "They deserve that for what they have done so far this season."

Milan have revealed that Beckham is set to fly to Finland on Monday for an operation on the problem. His parent club, LA Galaxy, are understood to be awaiting further news on the incident before issuing a statement on his future.

Source: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/755991/ce/uk/?cc=4716&ver=global

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his playing career might also be over, not just England...

hopefully he'll recover sooner than expected...

gotta complete my Project: BECKHAM soon...

very sad to see this happen
he is such a professional footballer....great player with great image compare to the great player nowadays...hope he will get well soon and play again...its hard though for his age...

End Of The Dream for him

Sad to see one of England's Golden Boy can't go to WC2010

LEGEND

oh mannnn..... this is really sad news, after all he tried to do and this happens

Sad for Becks for potentially missing out on World Cup 2010..

As someone who had an injury myself 10 years ago (cruciate ligament near the left knee) I know how frustrating and painful the experience is...

From what I read.. he tore his Achilles tendon and I suspected that the tendon he injured is the one connecting to his calf from his ankle. This is after seeing how he grabbed the back of his leg and where the pain was:


Then I searched at wiki and found out it is indeed the tendon that connects between the ankle and the calf muscle:


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achilles_tendon

That is a very painful....... ouch!

England away 10/12 with Beckham 18 anyone?

aw13 wrote:

England away 10/12 with Beckham 18 anyone?

definitely... next hoot!

Sad news indeed. Looks like the away shirt with Beckham is willbe the only time he wears it. Was he 18 definaltey as can't find any pics to confirm?

Got that info from Soccernet mate, I also can't find pics from the usual resources.

Thats cause he was an unused substitute for the Egypt game. means the shirt never grace the field if it's something the perfectionists here are concerned.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=285674&cc=3436&league=FIFA.FRIENDLY

Reli feel sad for him, it means so much to him to make the WC squad, i pity him more than Owen for missing the chance to be in the squad

pyroboy1911 wrote:

Thats cause he was an unused substitute for the Egypt game. means the shirt never grace the field if it's something the perfectionists here are concerned.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=285674&cc=3436&league=FIFA.FRIENDLY

Reli feel sad for him, it means so much to him to make the WC squad, i pity him more than Owen for missing the chance to be in the squad

I hope he'll appear in some post World Cup international friendlies...

Yeah definately sad news, but at least he managed to make his return to Old Trafford and recieve the reception he deserved. Imagine had he done that a week earlier...

Beckham 18 does sound pretty tasty for the LS England away now though...

Hope isnt not the end of him professionally, too many have to retire prematurely over the years due to injury.

now only middle of march...but still got time for him to recover...hopefully he regain his fitness after this...like he did during WC2002 ...

dont think there will be chance for him although i really hope he makes a miraculous recovery.
Achilles tendon takes 3-4 months to heal and knowing capello he wont take a person that just came back from injury. EURO2012 for becks next target

err....EURO2012 a bit too far for him...he's already 35....really hope miracle happen to him...if not mistaken Dean Ashton had to retired because of Achilles Tendon...hope beckham won't end up like him...

if he does somehow recovers in time and is fit enough to play, i would bring him along if i am Capello. All England need of him is not for the entire matches, just 20-25 minutes will do. Look what he did when he came on against Man Utd.

For me, his crosses and vision is still far superior and consistent than and the dazzling runs Aaron Lennon or Theo Walcott could conjure up, that if they are fit to begin with.

and to rub salt to wound for any Becks fan, ESPN Sportscenter had a picture of Becks in pain as their Canon Picture of the Day contest to make fun of.

yup...agree with u iswandi...his crossing n freekicks n corner kicks are far better than other england player...im not saying that others not good.but becks is more experience...maybe he can be supersub..only if he's fully fit n capello pick him for the WC squad....

if only that new Man City Johson is an English, England would have a new successor to Beckham. This kid really looks like a Giggs on the right...hahaa

Its a sad news to read, David is such a great professional footballer, always give his best to the game, i do pray that he could recover smoothly although the chances to make it for world cup is very slim, hope to see him flying the ball again, best wishes

amazing right his last min goal?

he wont make it as he had already gone for the surgery and the medical team say that he can only start running after 5 months..

iswandi7 wrote:

if only that new Man City Johson is an English, England would have a new successor to Beckham. This kid really looks like a Giggs on the right...hahaa

bro adam johnson is english la

then there's still a chance for him to make it to the WC squad....but i prefer lennon to take over becks place for righ wing...James Milner also not bad...

hahaa bro...just realise it that Adam Johnson is indeed English. Great for England then. This kid got the footballing brain and a talented left foot.

Edward, yup i too vote for Lennon ahead of Walcott and Milner. Lennon is much more consistent and seems to know what he is doing. Theo on the other hand somehow lacks the footballer instincts. While Milner can drifts out of the game far too often than could he change it.

if i am Capello, i would just copy what Sir Alex is doing for Man Utd in Europe. Play Rooney alone upfront. With both Gerrard and Carrick sitting deep while Lampard sits behind Rooney with Lennon and another speedy lefty ply down the wings.