Beckham late for Madrid training
David Beckham was late for Real Madrid's evening training session - on the night England played their first match since he was dropped.
The 31-year-old had to train alone after arriving at Real's Valdebebas headquarters an hour-and-a-half late and may be fined by boss Fabio Capello.
His private flight from London on Wednesday was delayed because of heightened airport security in Britain.
It also meant the midfielder was unable to see England kick off against Greece.
Beckham eventually left the training ground with former Manchester United team-mate Ruud van Nistelrooy and insisted he would watch the second half of England's friendly against Greece at Old Trafford - if he got home in time.
Real begin their La Liga campaign against Villarreal on 27 August but Beckham is not certain of a first-team place.
Capello preferred Brazilian Cicinho to Beckham during the recent pre-season tour of the United States.
And Beckham's England career is also in the balance after new national boss Steve McClaren left him out of his first squad for Wednesday's friendly.
Beckham, who made his debut in 1996 against Moldova, stepped down as captain after England's World Cup quarter-final defeat in July but insisted he wanted to continue representing his country.
Beckham set to discuss new deal
David Beckham is ready to discuss a new contract extension with Real Madrid as the club reiterated its desire to retain the former England captain.
The 31-year-old Beckham's current contract with Real runs out next June.
\"No deal has been agreed but we're due to sit down soon to discuss a new contract,\" said a Beckham spokesman.
Real president Ramon Calderon told the Madrid club's website: \"We have talked to his agent and we are in agreement to extend his contract.\"
Beckham joined Real in a £24.5m move from Manchester United in 2003, signing a four-year deal, but the club have failed to win a major trophy in his three seasons in Spain.
Calderon added: \"Beckham tells me he is happy in Madrid, that his children are happy, that Brooklyn speaks Spanish.\"
\"For Madrid he is an essential player because of the way he plays and what he represents. You should have seen him in the United States during Madrid's recent tour.\"
Beckham is free to negotiate with other clubs in January if he fails to agree a new contract with Real.
Last week Beckham was dropped by Steve McClaren as England's new coach announced his first international squad.
