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The Los Angeles Galaxy activated David Beckham from the disabled list on Thursday, making him eligible for the club's Major League Soccer home match Saturday against Columbus.

The 35-year-old former England captain has been sidelined since March 14, when he tore his left achilles tendon while playing on loan for AC Milan.

Two days later Beckham had surgery, and the recovery period saw him ruled out of England's World Cup campaign.

Beckham, England's most capped outfield player, took part in his first full training session with the Galaxy on August 11 and said last week he hoped to make an appearance in the match against Columbus.