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
You will go through tough times, it's about getting through them.
With United, we'd all grown up together, we all wanted to win the biggest trophy in football. We did it togther.
I wasn't as fit as I would of liked to have been, going to the World Cup, but I'm not sure what difference that made.
Alex Ferguson is the best manager I've ever had at this level. Well, he's the only manager I've actually had at this level. But he's the best manager I've ever had.
Is the Pope Catholic. No I'm serious. I really need to know.
Some people think that I haven't got the brains to be that clever.
I don't have time for hobbies. At the end of the day, I treat my job as a hobby. It's something I love doing.
I'm not silly enough to think I'm going to change the whole culture ... but I do have a belief that soccer can go to a different level.
My private life is perfect. If your private life and your life outside football is good, then it is good on the field for you.
I've felt a little tired, but I'm only 24. I love playing football. That's my job and that's what I love doing.
I definitely want Brooklyn to be christened, but I don't know into what religion yet.
One thing will not change - we will be going out to win.
Soccer is a magical game.
My parents have been there for me, ever since I was about 7.