Abby Brammell

By Chris Johnson and Ben Todd

Smile: David Beckham looked cheerful as he watched his club LA Galaxy beat New England Revolution 1-0 in a home match at California's Home Depot Centre

He was a long way from the subs' bench - and from the football pitch for that matter.
But injured David Beckham managed to raise a smile at the weekend as he took a spectator's seat to watch his club LA Galaxy's home win.

The England star was pictured in a VIP box with a huge grin across his face as he watched the U.S. club beat New England Revolution 1-0.

His cheery smile made a welcome change from his gloomy appearance of late after he pulled his Achilles tendon while playing for A.C. Milan earlier this month - the Italian club from which he is currently on loan.

But while his World Cup career looks over, it seems watching the game on Saturday at California's Home Depot Centre gave the sportsman cause to smile.

It has emerged that the BBC and ITV are battling to sign Becks as a pundit during this summer's World Cup.


Hi there: Becks gives a young fan a wave during the match


With his dreams of playing for England in the tournament over, Beckham is said to be considering offers from both channels.

They believe his signing could be pivotal in a ratings war when the event kicks off in South Africa in June.

A source revealed: 'Everyone is on tenterhooks. Having Becks would be ratings gold - and also a disaster for the other side.


On the pitch: New England Revolution's Kheli Dube, left, knocks the ball away from Los Angeles Galaxy's Leonardo

'Initially, everyone just presumed he wouldn't do it - but now he's seriously thinking about it, it's turned all the World Cup planning on its head.'

But sources say the long-term positioning of Brand Beckham is more important than any money the channels may pay the star, who is estimated to be worth £125million.

There is also still a chance Beckham could go to the World Cup with the squad as a talisman.

Manager Fabio Capello has said he believes the former captain can be 'an important man in the dressing room' despite his injury.


source: dailymail