Beckham shines brighter

| Mon, 02/02/2009 - 09:03

David Beckham shone even brighter for AC Milan in his fifth league start against Lazio Sunday night, setting up two goals in Milan's 3-0 win.

'Super Beckham' shouted the front-page headline in la Gazzetta dello Sport while Corriere dello Sport said 'What A Beckham'.

''He was great again. He's a born footballer, he plays with his eyes shut,'' said teammate, Italy World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo after the match.

Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti said the England midfielder would be included on Milan's list for its UEFA campaign.

''He'll play a couple of matches and then go back to (MLS club LA) Galaxy,'' he said.

Beckham's assists for Pato and Massimo Ambrosini plus a solo effort from Kaka lifted Milan into second place, six points behind leaders Inter which was pegged 1-1 by Torino and one ahead of third-placed Juventus which lost 3-2 at home to Cagliari.

Genoa kept hold of fourth spot, three points behind Juve, with a 1-0 win against Palermo.

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