David Beckham suffered an Achilles tendon injury during AC Milan’s win over Chievo at the San Siro. Beckham’s injury may cost him the World Cup games in South Africa.

Milan coach Leonardo said: “I saw him and he was suffering. In the dressing room, I took him in my arms and told him that if he wanted, he will be with us next year.”

“David’s injury is bad for us. This was an important victory tonight, but this injury prevents us from really enjoying it.

“It’s an important injury and we need to be able to judge how serious it is.

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