Driving ban for Beckham

Football: England great David Beckham was banned from driving for six months yesterday after admitting using his mobile phone while driving, the BBC reported.

Beckham, who played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, admitted using his mobile phone as he drove his Bentley through central London in November last year, the BBC said. The 44yearold was sentenced in Bromley Magistrates Court.

Renowned for his devastating freekicks, he captained England 59 times and scored in three World Cups before retiring from international duty in 2009. He also played for LA

Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint Germain. — Reuters