Beckham Quits As England Soccer Captain After Loss To Portugal...
David Beckham quit as England captain Sunday, the morning after his team went out in the World Cup quarterfinals on penalties to Portugal.
A tearful Beckham, wearing the England team tracksuit, read a statement to a crowded news conference at England's training camp, stressing that he wanted to continue playing for England.


Associated Press | July 2, 2006 10:24 AM