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TURKU, Finland (AP) - David Beckham and his wife Victoria on Wednesday left the clinic where the former England captain had surgery for a torn Achilles’ tendon, an injury that will keep him sidelined for about six months.
Dozens of fans jostled and shouted as the two got into a silver Volkswagen outside the clinic in Turku, southwestern Finland, just before 2 p.m. (1200GMT).
Amid a light snow shower, police pushed back reporters and photographers as the Beckhams were driven away, escorted by two police cars. They were believed headed to the local airport.
The 34-year-old Beckham tore his left Achilles’ tendon when playing for AC Milan on Sunday and underwent surgery here Monday. He will need about six months to recover, meaning he will miss the World Cup in South Africa.
Before Beckham’s departure, orthopedic surgeon Sakari Orava said medical teams would review a rehabilitation program for Beckham.
eckham, who flew to the Mehilainen Clinic in Turku on Monday, was joined a day later by his wife, who also spent the night at the clinic. Local newspapers reported that the couple ordered pizzas late Tuesday.
