Madrid, Spain ? David Beckham’s return to form has taken a new twist – a bad twist of his right knee. The Los Angeles Galaxy-bound midfielder will be sidelined for about a month after hurting a knee ligament during a Spanish League game last weekend, an injury that eliminated his chance of being recalled to England’s national team for upcoming European Championship qualifiers.

The 31-year-old hurt his right knee during Real Madrid’s 1-1 tie with Getafe on Sunday when his momentum following a cross took him into an advertising sign behind the goal.