9. The end

Former England captain David Beckham's World Cup dream seemed battered on Sunday when he tore left Achilles' tendon in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo in the Italian top-flight soccer league. [Xinhua/Reuters Photo]

Former England captain David Beckham's World Cup dream seemed battered on Sunday when he tore left Achilles' tendon in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo in the Italian top-flight soccer league. [Xinhua/Reuters Photo]

Time: March 14, 2010

David Beckham's World Cup dream was battered on Sunday when he tore his left Achilles' tendon in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo in the Italian top-flight soccer league.

The injury occurred when Beckham was by himself with the ball at his feet. He shifted his weight and immediately realized there was a problem, reaching his hand down to his left heel.

He gestured to the sideline that he was injured and was off the field in tears.