AC Milan's David Beckham leaves the pitch after being injured against Chievo during the Italian Serie A soccer match at the San Siro stadium in Milan March 14, 2010. [Xinhua/Reuters] |
The surgery on David Beckham's torn Achilles' tendon has been completed in Turku on Monday.
A spokesman for the AC Milan midfielder said the operation was successful. An official statement was still being prepared.
The 34-year-old former England captain was injured in the closing minutes of AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo Verona on Sunday and is expected to miss the World Cup.