David Beckham's surgeon has confirmed that it will take a minimum of four months to fully recover from an injury he sustained while playing football at the weekend.
The sportsman ruptured his Achilles tendon during AC Milan's 1-0 victory over Chievo in San Siro on Sunday.
When the extent of his injury became clear on Monday morning, experts ruled out any participation from Becks at the June World Cup in South Africa.
David - who is on his way to have surgery in Finland - was seen limping off the pitch in tears, crying: "It's broken, it's broken", as he clutched his ankle.
His surgeon, Dr Sakari Orava, believes it will be "3-4 months before he is able to do light playing".
Monday March 15, 2010
Previous News In Pictures:
The Louis Vuitton Rome Etoile Maison opens its doors to the public
Kate Moss stars in "Spy Game", Mango's new promotional video
Paris Haute Couture: Versace
Anthea Turner: "How to turn your home into a relaxing winter haven" Part 1
Exclusive: HELLO! goes behind the scenes at the British Fashion Awards
Italian charm brand Dodo opens flagship store in London
Dolce & Gabbana showcase their last D&G Collection at Milan Fashion Week
Cristiano Ronaldo’s girl Irina Shayk becomes a blushing bride as she models Pronovias’ new collection 
Alexa Chung: “ I love partying in New York and Mulberry”
Vera Wang SS12 fashion show
Charlotte Ronson SS12: Western girl meets downtown cool 
David Gandy launches search for the next Martini man 
Jaime Winstone for James Small’s SS12 Collection and Vauxhall
Next season's unstoppable footwear
Kate Winslet: Scenes of a woman
© 2001-2012, HELLO! All rights reserved
Canada
Russia
Greece
Spain
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina