by Dundalk » Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:44 pm
DAVID BECKHAM OUT OF WORLD CUP
Fabio Capello has spoken with David Beckham this evening to commiserate over the injury that will rule the former England skipper out of this summer's World Cup.
Beckham suffered a major Achilles injury during AC Milan's Serie A encounter with Chievo this evening, ending his hopes of featuring in a fourth World Cup for his country in South Africa this summer.
And both Capello and his trusted assistant Franco Baldini were on the phone to offer their best wishes for Beckham to ultimately make a full recovery, knowing they could write the 34-year-old out of their own plans for South Africa.
Beckham sustained the injury without coming into contact with anyone else, limping to the sidelines for treatment in a match Milan went on to win 1-0.
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.
"I cannot enjoy this evening considering this serious injury.
"David understood immediately that he had torn his Achilles tendon."