David Beckham
David Beckham
David Robert Joseph Beckham, OBEis an English former professional footballer. He played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, Milan, LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain, and the England national team for which he holds the appearance record for an outfield player. He is the first English player to win league titles in four countries: England, Spain, the United States and France. He announced his retirement in May 2013 after a 20-year career, during which he won 19 major trophies. Known...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth2 May 1975
CityLondon, England
After my last talks with them they said they wanted me to stay for a few more years.
I've been around a long, long time, and it's hard for things to change overnight. It's going to take a few years.
There was the normal booing when I took corners but that's what the fans are there for - to give the opposition stick. It's nice when you're 1-0 up, you can smile - and you get a few smiles back sometimes
We said a few things in Spanish and swapped shirts ... He had a smile to say 'that's the way it goes'.
He was a quiet man, Eric Cantona, but he was a man of few words...
We may be tired in the next few games, but I think we will benefit. This is the sort of work I want to do, I enjoy it and I like working hard.
I believe Roy Keane has a few more years left. I haven't spoken to him for a long time but I know the person he is.
I don't think we could have thrown anything more at them. They defended exceptionally and we just couldn't break them down. I expected a few goals but overall I wish them good luck because they are a good team.
The club have already expressed their feelings in wanting me to stay a few more years. I want to stay at Real Madrid -- but we'll see.
I like playing in Madrid and Spain. I live in this city and although we haven't yet talked about renewing my contract, after the Champions League matches against Arsenal we will talk.
Every one of our players respects every one of their players and their team as a whole. But once we cross that white line most of the respect will be out the window and we will be fighting to win the game.
Everybody is proud of what the cricketers have done in the last month. It's been incredible. We send our best wishes to the cricketers.
On being put out of the World Cup: That was the past, this is the future.
It's not all about me. I've got to lead as a captain and I'll try my best as always -- but so will all the players.