David Beckham is one of Britain's most iconic athletes whose name is also an elite global advertising brand. He was captain of the English national team from 2000 to 2006, scored in three different FIFA World Cups, and played midfield for clubs in Manchester, England and Madrid, Spain, before agreeing to move to Los Angeles, to play for Los Angeles Galaxy team on a five year contract beginning on July 1, 2007.
One of the most recognisable sportsmen on the earth, Cast as both hero and villain during his career, he was taunted and abused after being sent off against Argentina in 1998, but won back the public's affection and rose to captain his country. Emerging through the youth ranks at Old Trafford, Beckham quickly confirmed his potential as a superstar with his dazzling range of passing skills and deadly free-kick ability.
Beckham was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, London, England in 2 May 1975,son of Ted Beckham, a kitchen fitter, and Sandra West, a hairdresser. He regularly played football in Ridgeway Park, Chingford, as a child, and attended Chase Lane Primary School and Chingford Foundation School. He had a good season in 1999 - 2000 and helped Manchester United to win the Premier League. At that time, he married singer Victoria Beckham (nee' Adams) from the popular musical group The Spice Girls, and the couple had their first son, Brooklyn, born in 1999.
David Beckham was never the best footballer in the world, but his personal fame and wealth eclipses any of his counterparts, past, present, and most likely future. He is the total package: a photogenic, charismatic, polarizing, self-aggrandizing, narcissistic, object of envy, admiration, and desire for both men and women world over. In 2003 and 2004, he was Google's most searched athlete, and he's consistently ranked on lists that begin with "most" and "best." He's a father, a husband, a Goodwill ambassador, a style icon, and when all is said and done, David Beckham will go down as one of the most recognized, admired and notorious athletes of all time.
On 7 December 1994, Beckham made his UEFA Champions League debut, scoring a goal in a 4–0 victory at home to Galatasaray in the final game of the group stage. However, this victory was of little use as they finished third out of four in their group behind FC Barcelona on goal difference. and finally made his highly anticipated Premier League debut in 1995.
Manchester United
Premier League debut In 1995 for Manchester United. During his time there, Beckham excelled, and in 1990 was named the Under-15 Player of the Year. By now, Beckham had grabbed the attention of England's biggest clubs, but there was never any doubt as to where he would end up. On his 14th birthday, David Beckham signed schoolboy forms with Manchester United, and was implemented in their Youth Training Scheme shortly thereafter.
Real Madrid
In 2003, David Beckham left one soccer hotbed for another. For £25m, David Beckham was off to join fellow superstars Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo and Ronaldo at Real Madrid. Beckham struggled during his first few years in Madrid.
Milan
When Milan brought in David Beckham on loan, many saw it as nothing more than a shrewd marketing move on their behalf. The Italian powerhouse could not match the transfer fee set by the Galaxy, and Beckham was forced to return to Los Angeles, and their now jaded fan base. But Beckham would eventually return to Milan and continue to play well, leading many to speculate that we would be named to England's 2010 World Cup squad.
With expectations surrounding England's 1998 World Cup squad at a fever pitch, David Beckham looked to lead his country to their first championship in over two decades. Instead, the rising star was sent off unceremoniously in the quarterfinals against Argentina, when he kicked Diego Simeone in the calf. England would go on to lose the match in penalty kicks, and according to an entire nation, David Beckham was to blame. The former hero was suddenly public enemy No. 1, and received a number of death threats.
In a 2007 interview, Beckham said that, "At school whenever the teachers asked, 'What do you want to do when you're older?' I'd say, 'I want to be a footballer.' And they'd say, 'No, what do you really want to do, for a job?' But that was the only thing I ever wanted to do."
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One of the most recognisable sportsmen on the earth, Cast as both hero and villain during his career, he was taunted and abused after being sent off against Argentina in 1998, but won back the public's affection and rose to captain his country. Emerging through the youth ranks at Old Trafford, Beckham quickly confirmed his potential as a superstar with his dazzling range of passing skills and deadly free-kick ability.
Beckham was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, London, England in 2 May 1975,son of Ted Beckham, a kitchen fitter, and Sandra West, a hairdresser. He regularly played football in Ridgeway Park, Chingford, as a child, and attended Chase Lane Primary School and Chingford Foundation School. He had a good season in 1999 - 2000 and helped Manchester United to win the Premier League. At that time, he married singer Victoria Beckham (nee' Adams) from the popular musical group The Spice Girls, and the couple had their first son, Brooklyn, born in 1999.
David Beckham was never the best footballer in the world, but his personal fame and wealth eclipses any of his counterparts, past, present, and most likely future. He is the total package: a photogenic, charismatic, polarizing, self-aggrandizing, narcissistic, object of envy, admiration, and desire for both men and women world over. In 2003 and 2004, he was Google's most searched athlete, and he's consistently ranked on lists that begin with "most" and "best." He's a father, a husband, a Goodwill ambassador, a style icon, and when all is said and done, David Beckham will go down as one of the most recognized, admired and notorious athletes of all time.
On 7 December 1994, Beckham made his UEFA Champions League debut, scoring a goal in a 4–0 victory at home to Galatasaray in the final game of the group stage. However, this victory was of little use as they finished third out of four in their group behind FC Barcelona on goal difference. and finally made his highly anticipated Premier League debut in 1995.
Manchester United
Premier League debut In 1995 for Manchester United. During his time there, Beckham excelled, and in 1990 was named the Under-15 Player of the Year. By now, Beckham had grabbed the attention of England's biggest clubs, but there was never any doubt as to where he would end up. On his 14th birthday, David Beckham signed schoolboy forms with Manchester United, and was implemented in their Youth Training Scheme shortly thereafter.
Real Madrid
In 2003, David Beckham left one soccer hotbed for another. For £25m, David Beckham was off to join fellow superstars Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo and Ronaldo at Real Madrid. Beckham struggled during his first few years in Madrid.
Milan
When Milan brought in David Beckham on loan, many saw it as nothing more than a shrewd marketing move on their behalf. The Italian powerhouse could not match the transfer fee set by the Galaxy, and Beckham was forced to return to Los Angeles, and their now jaded fan base. But Beckham would eventually return to Milan and continue to play well, leading many to speculate that we would be named to England's 2010 World Cup squad.
With expectations surrounding England's 1998 World Cup squad at a fever pitch, David Beckham looked to lead his country to their first championship in over two decades. Instead, the rising star was sent off unceremoniously in the quarterfinals against Argentina, when he kicked Diego Simeone in the calf. England would go on to lose the match in penalty kicks, and according to an entire nation, David Beckham was to blame. The former hero was suddenly public enemy No. 1, and received a number of death threats.
In a 2007 interview, Beckham said that, "At school whenever the teachers asked, 'What do you want to do when you're older?' I'd say, 'I want to be a footballer.' And they'd say, 'No, what do you really want to do, for a job?' But that was the only thing I ever wanted to do."
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- He Was signed by Manchester United to their youth training program at the age of 14.
- His first goal for England came at the Stade Felix-Bollaert in Lens in the 2-0 victory against Colombia on June 26 1998 during the World Cup.
- In 1999 Won the treble with Manchester United in Premiership, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League
- Voted the 1st best male body in "Celebrity Bodies" (UK) magazine. in October 2001
- In May 11, 2003, he was voted the 91st worst Briton in Channel Four's poll of the 100 Worst Britons.
- He played for England in the 1998, 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups of Soccer.
- Chosen one of "Time" magazine's Time 100 in 2004.
- Forbes Magazine estimated his salary for the year to be $33 million. In 2007
- The Celebrity 100 list (Forbes) Ranked 5th in the 2008 .
- He was awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Football.
- Release of the #1 International best-selling book, "Beckham - Both Feet on the Ground". in 2003
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