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
It is frustrating to hear the fans criticize the manager so close to the World Cup. As players it is hard for us to take. They are entitled to their views because it costs a lot of money to follow the team everywhere.
I think the 2006 World Cup in Germany is probably as far as it will go for me as an England player,
It is important for me to have four or five more years in football.
I went into the World Cup always worrying about getting fit for the first game and I haven't got that worry now,
I went for the gaffer. I don't know if I've ever lost control like that in my life before. It was like some mad scene out of a gangster movie.
I went through a tough time for maybe three years after that,
Rosewood has always been one of my favourite scents, as has the pink grapefruit and pepper we've also put in Homme.
I can't get through some movies without shedding a tear; I can't lie.
I've played under some of the biggest and best managers and achieved almost everything in football. Of course it hurts when people question it, but I've come to the end of my career and can look back and say I've achieved everything with every club that I've played for.
I love a nice tailored suit, but I also like to dress down. It all depends on what mood I'm in.
I remember how inspiring it was to meet players like Bobby Charlton or Bryan Robson when I was a kid. I still remember Clive Allen showing up when I received a trophy for my Sunday league team.
It was a strange experience ... But we went for it right from the start and we deserved to win.
It's his decision where he will end up and I know that Celtic is the club he supports and people have linked him with there since he left United.
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.