Former Bayern Munich midfielder Stefan Effenberg has attacked
David Beckham's style of play, labelling the AC Milan loan star as
''underhand''.
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Stefan Effenberg and David Beckham battle in the
Champions League
One-time Germany international Effenberg claimed the ex-England
skipper drew a comparison with the Roy Keane, arguing that Beckham
was not as fair on the field as his former Manchester United
team-mate.
Beckham and Effenberg locked horns numerous times in the
Champions League, most notably the final in 1999, a game Keane
missed through suspension, and which saw United come from behind
netting two late goals to defeat Bayern.
Talking in Germany's Bild newspaper, Effenberg was
asked about his duels with the former England captain.
''Yes, there were (duels),'' said Effenberg. ''Also with Roy
Keane. But Beckham was the more underhand of the pair. Roy Keane
was hard and fair. He came from in front, knocked you away,
everything was wonderful.
''But Beckham always came from behind, in the Achilles, I didn't
like that.
''You didn't see him, and suddenly he clobbered you from behind
in the tendon. No, Beckham was underhand.''