Beckham off to winning note for Milan

07 January,2009 09:07 AM IST |   |  Agencies

David Beckham made his long-awaited AC Milan debut yesterday as the Serie A giants beat Hamburg 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Dubai.


red hot! AC Milan's David Beckham unleashes his trademark free-kick during a friendly against Hamburg in Dubai, UAE yesterday. pic/ap

David Beckham made his long-awaited AC Milan debut yesterday as the Serie A giants beat Hamburg 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Dubai.

The former England captain started the game in a Milan midfield that also featured Andrea Pirlo, Massimo Ambrosini and Ronaldinho before being substituted at half-time.

Ronaldinho put the Rossoneri ahead with a 63rd-minute penalty, but Collin Benjamin equalised four minutes later.

Beckham has joined Milan on loan from Major League Soccer side Los Angeles Galaxy until March 8.

He could make his Serie A debut when Milan return to domestic action away to Roma on Sunday evening.
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