UPDATE: David Beckham tore his Achilles tendon during Sunday’s match and was taken to surgery the following Monday night. Beckham’s surgeon said the athlete will need to heal for at least six months, so there will be no World Cup for Becks this year. After rehabilitation, Beckham should be able to continue playing soccer.

According to breaking new from TMZ, soccer star David Beckham tore his Achilles tendon on Sunday. The injury could affect his attendance of the 2010 World Cup, a highly-anticipated global sporting event. We’ll bring you updates on the story as it develops.