Figo's fury over 'selfish' Becks

David Beckham has been accused by Real Madrid team-mate Luis Figo of not passing to him.

A Spanish sports newspaper claimed yesterday that Figo became so frustrated at the 'individualism' of the England skipper during Real's 1-1 draw away to Real Betis on Sunday that he asked substitute Guti to replace him.

According to a pitch-side reporter, Figo is said to have approached Guti, who was warming up, telling him to take his shirt and play because Beckham would not give him the ball.

Real boss Carlos Queiroz played down the incident, claiming Figo's behaviour was 'a demonstration of his desire to win'.

But Real turned in a dull display against Betis and were lucky to escape with a draw, thanks to Ronaldo's 60th-minute equaliser to Joaquin's first-half goal. They remain a point behind leaders Valencia.