Fooled by Beckham

David Beckham managing Australia at the football World Cup? The Sydney Morning Herald’s April Fool’s joke tricked many on Thursday.

David Beckham managing Australia at the football World Cup? The Sydney Morning Herald’s April Fool’s joke tricked many on Thursday.

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The paper said that the former England captain, who won’t play for his country due to an injury, was joining the Socceroos as assistant manager and the deal was sealed after Football Federation Australia sent him a fruit basket and get-well card last month. Australian Radio also picked up on the gag.