16 Feb 2009

Beckham says it would be difficult to return to Galaxy

6:41 pm on 16 February 2009

The England footballer David Beckham admits it'll be difficult for him to return to the Los Angeles Galaxy if his permanent move to AC Milan doesn't go ahead.

Beckham's on a two-month loan at Milan, and wants to stay in Italy but Galaxy says he must return to Los Angeles after a Major League Soccer deadline to complete the transfer passed.

Milan say they still hope to sign the 33-year-old full-time irrespective of the MLS deadline.

Meanwhile English Premiership front-runners Manchester United have beaten Derby County 4-1 while Everton beat Aston Villa 3-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.