Goldenbald? David Beckham's latest look isn't a patch on the others

X marks the spot: David Beckham's neck tattoo points in the direction of his apparent bald patch



We've seen him with centre partings, crew cuts, ponytails, cornrows and even a Mohawk.



But David Beckham’s many admirers are unlikely to copy what seems to be his latest style – the bald patch.



It could of course have been a trick of the light, but the 36-year-old soccer star nicknamed Goldenballs seemed to have a chink in his tonsorial armour as he carried his six-week-old daughter Harper into a Los Angeles restaurant.



Beckham, who at one time had a multi-million-pound sponsorship deal with Brylcreem, still chooses to grease back his hair.







A life in hairstyles: Clockwise from top left, the fresh-faced teenager with centre parting in 1995; England's Captain Mohawk in 2001 and his luxuriant blond locks in 2003, running wild and tamed into a ponytail





Unfortunately, this did little to conceal the area of skin apparently visible around the crown.



In a sketch for Comic Relief last year alongside comedian James Corden, Beckham hinted that all was not well in the hair department.



As Corden pretended to style his thatch, he said: ‘I’m losing it a little bit there.’



Yesterday, award-winning hairdresser Karine Jackson said: ‘As a woman I love to look at David Beckham’s hair and I was a bit shocked to see this.





Mother's pride: David and Victoria were taking their six-week-old daughter Harper to a Los Angeles restaurant





The couple were accompanied to the restaurant by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey and his family





‘Certainly, he has been thinning over the last ten years. However, we have seen photographs of him in the ocean recently and if he was going bald you would have noticed it before.



‘Indeed, a particular bald patch is very rare in male pattern baldness so it could be a trick of the light.



'Alternatively, it could be a temporary loss caused by, for example, bruising from a football match.’





Keeping things under his hat: Beckham kept his bald patch hidden under a baseball cap as he went surfing in Malibu with his sons yesterday





Surf's up: Beckham keeps a close eye on Romeo as he hangs out on the board





If Beckham is going bald, perhaps he should seek advice from his friend Gordon Ramsay, who recently invested £30,000 in a hair transplant.



The celebrity chef joined Beckham surfing over the weekend at Malibu in California, where the former England captain and his family are renting Steven Spielberg’s beach house for the summer at £93,000 a month.



The men were joined on the beach by Beckham’s sons Romeo, eight, and six-year-old Cruz, and Ramsay’s wife Tana.





Windy weather: Becks clambers up the rocks while his three sons paddle in the water on the windy day



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Goldenbald? David Beckham's latest look isn't a patch on the others

X marks the spot: David Beckham's neck tattoo points in the direction of his apparent bald patch



We've seen him with centre partings, crew cuts, ponytails, cornrows and even a Mohawk.



But David Beckham’s many admirers are unlikely to copy what seems to be his latest style – the bald patch.



It could of course have been a trick of the light, but the 36-year-old soccer star nicknamed Goldenballs seemed to have a chink in his tonsorial armour as he carried his six-week-old daughter Harper into a Los Angeles restaurant.



Beckham, who at one time had a multi-million-pound sponsorship deal with Brylcreem, still chooses to grease back his hair.







A life in hairstyles: Clockwise from top left, the fresh-faced teenager with centre parting in 1995; England's Captain Mohawk in 2001 and his luxuriant blond locks in 2003, running wild and tamed into a ponytail





Unfortunately, this did little to conceal the area of skin apparently visible around the crown.



In a sketch for Comic Relief last year alongside comedian James Corden, Beckham hinted that all was not well in the hair department.



As Corden pretended to style his thatch, he said: ‘I’m losing it a little bit there.’



Yesterday, award-winning hairdresser Karine Jackson said: ‘As a woman I love to look at David Beckham’s hair and I was a bit shocked to see this.





Mother's pride: David and Victoria were taking their six-week-old daughter Harper to a Los Angeles restaurant





The couple were accompanied to the restaurant by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey and his family





‘Certainly, he has been thinning over the last ten years. However, we have seen photographs of him in the ocean recently and if he was going bald you would have noticed it before.



‘Indeed, a particular bald patch is very rare in male pattern baldness so it could be a trick of the light.



'Alternatively, it could be a temporary loss caused by, for example, bruising from a football match.’





Keeping things under his hat: Beckham kept his bald patch hidden under a baseball cap as he went surfing in Malibu with his sons yesterday





Surf's up: Beckham keeps a close eye on Romeo as he hangs out on the board





If Beckham is going bald, perhaps he should seek advice from his friend Gordon Ramsay, who recently invested £30,000 in a hair transplant.



The celebrity chef joined Beckham surfing over the weekend at Malibu in California, where the former England captain and his family are renting Steven Spielberg’s beach house for the summer at £93,000 a month.



The men were joined on the beach by Beckham’s sons Romeo, eight, and six-year-old Cruz, and Ramsay’s wife Tana.





Windy weather: Becks clambers up the rocks while his three sons paddle in the water on the windy day



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From drab to WAG: The new Posh and Becks - Robbie and Claudine Keane - ditch their tracksuits in mid-Atlantic makeover and arrive glamorous at LAX

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We're here! Robbie Keane arrives at LAX today with his wife Claudine ahead of his debut with LA Galaxy



They're likely to rival the Beckhams for the title of most glamorous couple in football.



So Robbie and Claudine Keane made sure they were camera-ready when they arrived at LAX yesterday.



The couple left Heathrow in tracksuits - Claudine's a typical WAG-style blue velour type- but they appeared to have transformed mid-air before arriving in Los Angeles looking groomed and gorgeous.





From drab to WAG: Robbie and Claudine depart for LA at Heathrow in tracksuits but have appear to have had a makeover mid-air and depart at LAX looking glam





The husband and wife faced scenes reminiscent of when David and Victoria Beckham arrived at the Los Angeles airport in 2007 so the footballer could begin his contract with LA Galaxy.



Irish striker Keane, 31, is joining the soccer ace from MLS club Tottenham Hotspur on a two-year contract, and judging by his face, he was ecstatic about the Hollywood move.



Claudine, 27, sported perfect make-up and shiny blonde hair which hardly lent itself to comfortable travel.





City of Angels: The couple have relocated to Hollywood after the Irish striker signed a £1.8million deal





Stylish: Claudine wore a pair of bright blue skinny jeans, midriff-bearing white top, Hermes Birkin bag and spiked Christian Louboutin heels





She wore a pair of bright blue skinny jeans, midriff-bearing white top, Hermes Birkin bag and spiked Christian Louboutin heels.



Keane changed from a black tracksuit and white T-shirt into a printed tee underneath a denim shirt and black jeans. He kept on the same comfortable white sneakers.



He waved to assembled photographers and fans as he emerged from the terminal with a grinning Claudine by his side.







Revealing: Claudine showed off her toned abs in this white crop top while her husband changed into a denim shirt and dark jeans but kept wearing the same sneakers





The couple happily posed for photographers, with Robbie leaning in to kiss his wife's cheek at one point.



Keane has said it was a 'dream come true' to join the MLS and revealed that David Beckham had played a role in the move after speaking to him about Galaxy when the former England captain trained with Spurs in January.





Big things ahead: Galaxy boss Bruce Arena said Robbie 'will be a great addition to our club





Flashback: Claudine and Keane yesterday and Victoria and David Beckham in July, 2007, as each couple arrives at LAX to join LA Galaxy





Warm welcome: The Beckhams were greeted with a crowd of fans and photographers when they arrived in Los Angeles in 2007





'When David Beckham came and trained at Spurs recently he couldn't speak highly enough about the Galaxy, their fans and the league in general, so I can’t wait to get over and get started,' he said.



'I am delighted, honoured and very excited to be joining the LA Galaxy.'

Galaxy boss Bruce Arena said: 'Robbie Keane will be a great addition to our club. I have followed his career and have always respected his ability as a competitor and a goalscorer.



'I believe that he brings qualities in and around the penalty area that we have been lacking.



Hopefully, he will be another piece of the puzzle in our quest for the Supporters’ Shield and an MLS Cup championship as well as to advance to the next round of the Champions League.'





Mass excitement: Hundreds of eager fans waited at LAX to welcome Robbie to Los Angeles







Move: The former Tottenham player has said it is 'a dream come true' to play for the MLS team



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Olympic trial of London road race causes chaos as furious drivers are forced to abandon their cars

By JOHN GEOGHEGAN and CHRIS GREENWOOD



Taking up the tarmac: Competitors are spread across the entire width of the road along the London-Surrey route



The organisers had hoped it would be a seamless test run for the 2012 Olympics.



But the chaos that surrounded yesterday’s London-Surrey Cycle Classic may have given an unfortunate taste of what to expect next summer.



Much of London was left in gridlock by the bicycle race, and some furious drivers were even forced to abandon their cars.





Wide berth: Even The Mall in London had to be cordoned off to allow the cyclists through



Top cyclists rode from The Mall in central London to Box Hill in Surrey and back again - the exact same 87-mile route as the road race in the 2012 Olympics.



About 1,400 roads in London and Surrey were shut for most of the day, resulting in huge traffic build-ups.



Roads in central London were blocked off from 4am yesterday while those further out had closed at 8pm on Saturday. Many closures remained in place until 4pm yesterday.



Transport for London bosses said they warned residents and businesses that roads in the area would be ‘severely affected’.







Tourist attraction: The leading pack did draw some support from cycle fans as they hit the home straight down The Mall





Areas affected included Westminster, Chelsea, Fulham , Richmond, Hampton Court and parts of Surrey.



South west London, including Kingston and Putney, were among the worst-hit areas.

Motorists complained that journeys of just a few miles took up to two hours and in some cases were impossible to complete.



There were reports of tempers fraying around Earls Court when a wedding convoy realised their route was completely blocked by temporary road blocks.



One unnamed race steward in Putney High Street admitted the road closures had been ‘chaotic’ with staff left in the dark over when diversions would be lifted.







Pedal power: Competitors rode from The Mall in central London to Box Hill in Surrey and back again - the exact same 87-mile route as the road race in the 2012 Olympics





Takeover: About 1,400 roads in London and Surrey were shut for most of the day, resulting in huge traffic build-ups





The race passed through six London boroughs, four Royal Parks and out into Surrey before returning to central London and The Mall where Briton Mark Cavendish was first across the finishing line.



The event follows the route to be followed by the Olympic road cycling races, which take place over five days next summer, from Saturday, July 28, until Wednesday August 1.



Free to watch, it will include separate races for men and women plus time trials.





Mark Cavendish sprints fro the line in front of Buckhingham Palace and (right) celebrates his victory





Not exactly a walk in the park: Normally peaceful Richmond Park was on the cyclists' route





Support: Spectators in Headley, Surrey, were out in force. About 1,400 roads in London and Surrey were shut for most of the day, resulting in huge traffic build-ups







Sealed with a kiss: Cavendish celebrates his win with girlfriend Peta Todd



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Olympic trial of London road race causes chaos as furious drivers are forced to abandon their cars

By JOHN GEOGHEGAN and CHRIS GREENWOOD



Taking up the tarmac: Competitors are spread across the entire width of the road along the London-Surrey route



The organisers had hoped it would be a seamless test run for the 2012 Olympics.



But the chaos that surrounded yesterday’s London-Surrey Cycle Classic may have given an unfortunate taste of what to expect next summer.



Much of London was left in gridlock by the bicycle race, and some furious drivers were even forced to abandon their cars.





Wide berth: Even The Mall in London had to be cordoned off to allow the cyclists through



Top cyclists rode from The Mall in central London to Box Hill in Surrey and back again - the exact same 87-mile route as the road race in the 2012 Olympics.



About 1,400 roads in London and Surrey were shut for most of the day, resulting in huge traffic build-ups.



Roads in central London were blocked off from 4am yesterday while those further out had closed at 8pm on Saturday. Many closures remained in place until 4pm yesterday.



Transport for London bosses said they warned residents and businesses that roads in the area would be ‘severely affected’.







Tourist attraction: The leading pack did draw some support from cycle fans as they hit the home straight down The Mall





Areas affected included Westminster, Chelsea, Fulham , Richmond, Hampton Court and parts of Surrey.



South west London, including Kingston and Putney, were among the worst-hit areas.

Motorists complained that journeys of just a few miles took up to two hours and in some cases were impossible to complete.



There were reports of tempers fraying around Earls Court when a wedding convoy realised their route was completely blocked by temporary road blocks.



One unnamed race steward in Putney High Street admitted the road closures had been ‘chaotic’ with staff left in the dark over when diversions would be lifted.







Pedal power: Competitors rode from The Mall in central London to Box Hill in Surrey and back again - the exact same 87-mile route as the road race in the 2012 Olympics





Takeover: About 1,400 roads in London and Surrey were shut for most of the day, resulting in huge traffic build-ups





The race passed through six London boroughs, four Royal Parks and out into Surrey before returning to central London and The Mall where Briton Mark Cavendish was first across the finishing line.



The event follows the route to be followed by the Olympic road cycling races, which take place over five days next summer, from Saturday, July 28, until Wednesday August 1.



Free to watch, it will include separate races for men and women plus time trials.





Mark Cavendish sprints fro the line in front of Buckhingham Palace and (right) celebrates his victory





Not exactly a walk in the park: Normally peaceful Richmond Park was on the cyclists' route





Support: Spectators in Headley, Surrey, were out in force. About 1,400 roads in London and Surrey were shut for most of the day, resulting in huge traffic build-ups







Sealed with a kiss: Cavendish celebrates his win with girlfriend Peta Todd



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I wish I had a six-pack like that! Celtic legend Henrik Larsson can't hide his envy over Gerard Butler's muscles during charity football match

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER



I wish I had a six-pack like that! Henrik Larsson looks on enviously as Gerard Butler shows off his muscles in the changing room ahead of a charity football match between Celtic and Manchester United



Back in the day, Henrik Larsson was one of the hottest football heartthrobs in Sweden.



But, as he sat in the changing room with Gerard Butler this afternoon, ahead of a charity football match, Larsson couldn't help casting an envious glance at the Hollywood actor's incredibly muscular physique.



As Butler stuck his tongue out at the cameras while putting his top on, Larsson could be seen in the corner, failing to mask his jealousy over the 300 star's six-pack.





Posing up: But the pair smiled for the camera as they posed with Butler's Celtic football shirt





Butler was just one of the celebrities who took to the football field for Celtic as the team took on Manchester United in a charity football match to help raise money to tackle famine in East Africa.



Lifelong Celtics fan Butler couldn't hide his delight as he took to the field at Parkhead for the legends match.



The 41-year-old star was seen beaming as he made his way into the stadium in his white T-shirt and beige trousers, taking the time to have photographs taken with fans.





Preparations: The chance to play for Celtic was the fulfilling of a lifelong dream for 300 star Butler





Ready for action: Butler grins and waves as he poses before taking to the field before the match





Celtic manager Neil Lennon said before the match he was 'very excited' about the upcoming game.



He said: 'Manchester United have had some great teams over the years, and a lot of the players will be turning up for that.



'The history of our club was that it was started as a charitable organisation for Irish immigrants in Glasgow and we have carried that through year after year on donating to charity ever since.





I'm free! Butler looks in a world of his own as he plays during the energetic game





Warming up: Butler enjoys a kickabout with Manchester United's Roy Keane before the match





Excited: Butler couldn't hide his delight as he made his way into the stadium for the game





Casual: Butler, dressed casually in a pair of beige combats and white T-shirt, took the time to pose with fans



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