British soccer players David Beckham (L) and Wayne Rooney pose for the media, with a scarf promoting England's bid for the 2018 soccer World Cup, on the pitch at Wembley Stadium, in London May 18, 2009. As well as bidding for the tournament in 2018, England are also bidding for 2022, after FIFA invited bids for both years, and will decide in 2010 where each of the two tournaments will be held. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

British soccer players David Beckham (L) and Wayne Rooney pose for the media, with a scarf promoting England's bid for the 2018 soccer World Cup, on the pitch at Wembley Stadium, in London May 18, 2009. As well as bidding for the tournament in 2018, England are also bidding for 2022, after FIFA invited bids for both years, and will decide in 2010 where each of the two tournaments will be held.

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  1. England football player David Beckham (C) leads the squad during a training session at Arsenal's training facility in London Colney, north London, on October 6, 2009. England will play against Ukraine on Saturday in a World Cup Qualifier Group 6 match. England's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Saturday is to make history by being the team's first international to be shown live in cinemas and on the Internet but not on TV, media group Perform said.
  2. England captain John Terry (C) warms up with teammate David Beckham (L) during a team training session at London Colney, north London, October 6, 2009. England will play a World Cup 2010 qualifying away match against Ukraine on Saturday.
  3. England football players David Beckham (L) and John Terry run during a training session at Arsenal's training facility in London Colney, north London, on October 6, 2009. England will play against Ukraine on Saturday in a World Cup Qualifier Group 6 match. England's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Saturday is to make history by being the team's first international to be shown live in cinemas and on the Internet but not on TV, media group Perform said.
  4. ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: David Beckham runs with John Terry during the England training session at London Colney on October 6, 2009 in St Albans, England.
  5. ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: John Terry and David Beckham share a joke as the warm up during the England training session at London Colney on October 6, 2009 in St Albans, England.
  6. John Terry, right, and David Beckham, left, members of England soccer squad, warm up during an open training session in London, Tuesday Oct. 6, 2009, ahead of FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.
  7. John Terry, right, and David Beckham, left, members of England soccer squad, warm up during an open training session in London, Tuesday Oct. 6, 2009, ahead of FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.
  8. Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham, right, battles Chicago Fire's Logan Pause for the ball during the first half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.
  9. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs of Manchester United celebrate Giggs goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Portsmouth and Manchester United at Fratton Park on November 28, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  10. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United is congratulated after his hatrick during the Barclays Premier League match between Portsmouth and Manchester United at Fratton Park on November 28, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  11. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs of Manchester United celebrate Giggs goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Portsmouth and Manchester United at Fratton Park on November 28, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  12. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United scores his second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Portsmouth and Manchester United at Fratton Park on November 28, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  13. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United scores his second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Portsmouth and Manchester United at Fratton Park on November 28, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  14. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United scores his second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Portsmouth and Manchester United at Fratton Park on November 28, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  15. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United scores his second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Portsmouth and Manchester United at Fratton Park on November 28, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  16. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United celebrates scoring from the penalty spot during the Barclays Premier League match between Portsmouth and Manchester United at Fratton Park on November 28, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.

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