Beckham hobbles ahead of LA Galaxy’s biggest contest

David Beckham appears to have suffered an injury just as his US sojourn looks to be turning around in his favour – and with a huge match in front of him.

Becks, who is reportedly wearing a medical boot, has been plagued with setbacks since joining the LA Galaxy in 2007. The latest misfortune comes just as he appears to be winning over fans disgruntled by his loans to AC Milan.

The England midfielder wore one regular shoe when he was seen out in Los Angeles and the other in a cast. Witnesses said he appeared to hobble as he walked to his car.

However, optimists noted that Beckham was carrying his children, suggesting that the boot – which looked more like a ski boot – was a preventive measure ahead of the Galaxy’s face-off with Real Salt Lake in the final of the MLS Cup on Sunday in Seattle.

The Galaxy are favourites to win. A victory would be their best result in the three seasons since Beckham showed up.