David Beckham had played on three World Cups for England.
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David Beckham will miss the World Cup after tearing his left Achilles' tendon Sunday.
He is flying to Finland Monday to have the required surgery either Monday afternoon or Tuesday.
The injury is likely to have brought an end to his international career.
How does having someone of his stature off the pitch affect soccer in general?
With England and the U.S. in the same World Cup pool, do the Americans now have a better shot to advance? Are Slovenia and Algeria now bigger threats?
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He's tough enough to play for the Detroit Lions or anyone else. People need to lay off of David. it's getting ridiculous.
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