David Beckham’s 2010 World Cup Dream is Over – Severe Achilles Injury

Oh, God. NO!!!

Worst soccer (football) news possible.  David Beckham has torn his left achilles tendon and will not play the 2010 World Cup being held in South Africa.

Photo and story via SMH.com:

"David Beckham’s dreams of playing in a fourth World Cup looked doomed on Sunday after he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon injury.

The 34-year-old former England captain was hurt in AC Milan’s 1-0 Serie A win over Chievo at the San Siro, a victory which helped close the gap on league leaders Inter.

"A rupture of the Achilles tendon is suspected," said a statement on the AC Milan official website.

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said that the player will be out for "probably five or six months".

The World Cup gets underway in South Africa on June 11.

"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."

Milan coach Leonardo said: "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.

"David realised straightaway what had happened. He understood that it was a serious problem and he said so immediately. It’s such a great shame. He’s a great lad who makes a huge contribution to the team."

Beckham, desperate to feature in Fabio Capello’s England squad for South Africa and play in a fourth World Cup finals, hurt his left ankle during the final minutes of Sunday’s match.

He limped off the field and was stretchered away in pain and in tears.

It’s understood that he will undergo surgery in Finland on Monday."

I know a local family who spent a bloody fortune for all of them to attend the upcoming World Cup.  Seriously, I don't even wanna tell y'all how much it cost - and the fact that Becks won't be playing would freaking make me go insane.  Meh, they're more into the actual GAME than I am - I'd just be the crazy chick squealin' over that naughty Brit in shorts.

I'll just try to remember David's smile from earlier in the week:

Awwww, honey.

Poor dear, David.  I do hope Victoria is tending to you, Love.