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
This is the first time I've come back to London and I wanted it to be a happy occasion - but it's not.
After my last talks with them they said they wanted me to stay for a few more years.
The most important thing is that he is the right man for the job. I know the majority would prefer an English boss and we have got some good English bosses out there, but there are also some great foreign managers.
Some strong words have been said in the dressing room by the manager and the lads have had to take it because it has been an embarrassment. We will put it right, that is all we can do.
As a person he is incredible, as a player he's better. Roy Keane brings a lot more to a team than just playing on the pitch.
Arsenal is a great team with a great coach. Although they come amid a bad spell, we can't rely on that and we must play our best and get the most out of the match.
Anyone would welcome a player like Michael back into the team. He'll be on a high after signing for Newcastle,
The way the players are with each other, everyone gets on, there's no problems at all, it's the best atmosphere I've ever had. Confidence is very high. To have the players and the atmosphere we have will help us a lot.
They are entitled to their views because it costs a lot of money to follow the team everywhere.
I remember saying after I left that I would love to say goodbye and thank the manager and at least get a handshake.
I love playing for Real Madrid, I love Spain and the fans have been incredible but what I get over there I've not had anywhere else in the world.
I know I've been given a talent which can't disappear just like that. For four games I didn't perform like I can. I want to prove that's right.
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.
I'm pleased with my personal performance but particularly with the way the team played overall.