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www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-galaxy16aug16,1,1716578.story?coll=la-headlines-sports | publisher=Los Angeles Times | date=August 16 2007 | first=Grahame | last=Jones | accessdate=2007-08-16}}</ref> He is also currently a member of the England national team.//www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-galaxy16aug16,1,1716578.story?coll=la-headlines-sports | publisher=Los Angeles Times | date=August 16 2007 | first=Grahame | last=Jones | accessdate=2007-08-16}}</ref> He is also currently a member of the England national team.
in.rediff.com/sports/2004/may/04beck.htm</ref> He was Google's most searched of all sports topics in both 2003 and 2004.<ref>http://www.google.com/press/zeitgeist2004.html</ref> Such global recognition has made him an elite advertising brand and a top fashion icon.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//money.cnn.com/2007/07/05/commentary/sportsbiz/?postversion=2007070605</ref><ref>Becks and Bucks</ref> Beckham was captain of England from 15 November 2000 to 2 July 2006. He made 58 appearances as captain, and ended his tenure in that role after the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals. He continued to make contributions for the England national team in 2007 competitions.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6694743.stm</ref>//in.rediff.com/sports/2004/may/04beck.htm</ref> He was Google's most searched of all sports topics in both 2003 and 2004.<ref>http://www.google.com/press/zeitgeist2004.html</ref> Such global recognition has made him an elite advertising brand and a top fashion icon.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//money.cnn.com/2007/07/05/commentary/sportsbiz/?postversion=2007070605</ref><ref>Becks and Bucks</ref> Beckham was captain of England from 15 November 2000 to 2 July 2006. He made 58 appearances as captain, and ended his tenure in that role after the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals. He continued to make contributions for the England national team in 2007 competitions.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6694743.stm</ref>
football.guardian.co.uk/continentalfootball/story/0,,1988215,00.html |title=Beckham confirms LA Galaxy move |work=The Guardian |date=2007-01-11 |accessdate=2007-05-10 }}</ref> He played his final match with Real on 17 June, after which the team was awarded the 2006–07 La Liga championship.//football.guardian.co.uk/continentalfootball/story/0,,1988215,00.html |title=Beckham confirms LA Galaxy move |work=The Guardian |date=2007-01-11 |accessdate=2007-05-10 }}</ref> He played his final match with Real on 17 June, after which the team was awarded the 2006–07 La Liga championship.
sdmlsproject.com/beckhamwatchjunejuly2007.html</ref>, and on 15 August, he had his first start with the team, scoring his first goal and first assist in the 2007 SuperLiga semi-final. His first league start then came on 18 August, where he recorded two more assists against the New York Red Bulls in front of a record crowd at Giants Stadium.<ref name="sdmlsproject_watch">On the Beckham Watch...</ref>//sdmlsproject.com/beckhamwatchjunejuly2007.html</ref>, and on 15 August, he had his first start with the team, scoring his first goal and first assist in the 2007 SuperLiga semi-final. His first league start then came on 18 August, where he recorded two more assists against the New York Red Bulls in front of a record crowd at Giants Stadium.<ref name="sdmlsproject_watch">On the Beckham Watch...</ref>
Childhood and early career
www.wargs.com/other/beckham.html Ancestry of David Beckham], compiled by Michael J. Wood.</ref>, a hairdresser. He regularly played football in Ridgeway Park, Chingford as a child. He attended Chase Lane Primary School and Chingford Foundation School as a child. His mother's family is Jewish,<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/53732004.htm</ref> and Beckham has referred to himself as "half Jewish"<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//football.guardian.co.uk/News Story/0,,2126173,00.html</ref> and spoken of the influence the religion has had on him, although he is not known to practice Judaism or any other faith. In his book Both Feet on the Ground, he stated that growing up he always attended church with his parents and sisters.//www.wargs.com/other/beckham.html Ancestry of David Beckham], compiled by Michael J. Wood.</ref>, a hairdresser. He regularly played football in Ridgeway Park, Chingford as a child. He attended Chase Lane Primary School and Chingford Foundation School as a child. His mother's family is Jewish,<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/53732004.htm</ref> and Beckham has referred to himself as "half Jewish"<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//football.guardian.co.uk/News Story/0,,2126173,00.html</ref> and spoken of the influence the religion has had on him, although he is not known to practice Judaism or any other faith. In his book Both Feet on the Ground, he stated that growing up he always attended church with his parents and sisters.
His parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters who would frequently travel to Old Trafford from London to attend Manchester United's home matches. David inherited his parents' love of Manchester United and his main sporting passion was football. He attended one of Bobby Charlton's football schools in Manchester and won the chance to take part in a training session at FC Barcelona, as part of a talent competition. As a child he played for a local youth team called the Ridgeway Rovers - coached by his father, Stuart Underwood and Steve Kirby.
www.thefa.com/TheFACup/TheFAVase/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2004/09/BecksBrimsdownBoost.htm The FA - Becks' Brimsdown boost, article from 24th September 2004] accessed 7th July 2007</ref> He also attended Bradenton Preparatory Academy, but signed schoolboy forms at Manchester United on his fourteenth birthday, and subsequently signed a Youth Training Scheme contract on 8 July 1991.//www.thefa.com/TheFACup/TheFAVase/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2004/09/BecksBrimsdownBoost.htm The FA - Becks' Brimsdown boost, article from 24th September 2004] accessed 7th July 2007</ref> He also attended Bradenton Preparatory Academy, but signed schoolboy forms at Manchester United on his fourteenth birthday, and subsequently signed a Youth Training Scheme contract on 8 July 1991.
Manchester United (1993-2003)
He was part of a group of young players at the club who guided the club to win the FA Youth Cup in May 1992, with Beckham scoring in the second leg<ref>"Second leg" refers to the second of two matches that are played to decide the tie. The scores from the two matches are added together to determine the winner.</ref> of the final against Crystal Palace. He made his first appearance for United's first-team that year, as a substitute in a League Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion, and signed his first professional contract shortly afterwards. United reached the final of the Youth Cup again the following year, with Beckham playing in their defeat by Leeds United, and he won another medal in 1994 when the club's reserve team won their league.
He went to Preston North End on loan in the 1994–95 season to get some first team experience, then made his first Premier League appearance for Manchester United on 2 April, 1995, in a goalless draw against Leeds United.
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At the beginning of the 96/97 season David Beckham was given the number 10 shirt that was last worn by Mark Hughes. In August 1996, Beckham became something of a household name when he scored a spectacular goal in a match against Wimbledon. With United leading 2–0, Beckham noticed that Wimbledon's goalkeeper Neil Sullivan was standing a long way out of his goal, and hit a shot from the halfway line that floated over the goalkeeper and into the net.<ref>Sky Sports' commentator Martin Tyler's words "You'll see that over and over again" proved prophetic as the goal was voted Premier League Goal of the Decade in 2003.</ref>
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In the 1998–99 season, he was part of the United team that won the treble — Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League, a unique feat in English football. There had been speculation that the criticism that he had received after being sent off in the World Cup would lead to him leaving England, but he decided to stay at Manchester United.
To ensure they would win the league championship, United needed to win their final league match of the season, at home to Tottenham Hotspur, but Tottenham took an early lead in the match. Beckham scored the equaliser and United went on to win the match and the league.
Beckham played centre-midfield in United's FA Cup final win over Newcastle United and for the 1999 UEFA Champions League Final against Bayern Munich, since United's first string centre-midfielders were suspended for the match. United were losing the match 1-0 at the end of normal time, but won the trophy by scoring two goals in injury time. Both of the goals came from corners taken by Beckham. Those kicks, coupled with great performances over the rest of the season, led to him finishing runner up to Rivaldo for 1999's European Footballer of the Year and FIFA World Player of the Year awards.
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/593905.stm | accessmonthday = 6 October | accessyear = 2005 }}</ref> but his manager publicly backed him and he stayed at the club.//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/593905.stm | accessmonthday = 6 October | accessyear = 2005 }}</ref> but his manager publicly backed him and he stayed at the club.
The relationship between Ferguson and Beckham began to deteriorate, possibly as a result of Beckham's fame and commitments away from football. In 2000, Beckham was given permission to miss training to look after his son Brooklyn, who had gastroenteritis, but Ferguson was furious when Victoria Beckham was photographed at a London Fashion Week event on the same night, claiming that Beckham would have been able to train if Victoria had looked after Brooklyn that day. He responded by fining Beckham the maximum amount that was permitted (two weeks' wages – then £50,000) and dropping him for a crucial match against United's rivals Leeds United. He later criticised Beckham for this in his autobiography, claiming he hadn't been "fair to his team mates".<ref>The Boss 469.</ref> Beckham had a good season for his club, though, and helped United to win the Premier League by a record margin.
news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/2775269.stm | accessmonthday = 6 October | accessyear = 2005 }}</ref> Although the team had started the season badly, their results improved greatly from December onwards and they won the league. He was still a first-choice player for England, however, and he was awarded an OBE for services to football on 13 June.<ref> Beckham's pride at OBE
. BBC News, 13 June 2003
. Retrieved on 6 October, 2005. </ref>//news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/2775269.stm | accessmonthday = 6 October | accessyear = 2005 }}</ref> Although the team had started the season badly, their results improved greatly from December onwards and they won the league. He was still a first-choice player for England, however, and he was awarded an OBE for services to football on 13 June.<ref> Beckham's pride at OBE
. BBC News, 13 June 2003
. Retrieved on 6 October, 2005. </ref>
www.soccernet.com/championsleague/news/2002/0402/20020411featwright.html | accessmonthday = 7 October | accessyear = 2005 }}</ref> The injury prevented Beckham from playing for United for the rest of the season, but he signed a three-year contract in May, following months of negotiations with the club, mostly concerning extra payments for his image rights. The income from his new contract, and his many endorsement deals, made him the highest-paid player in the world at the time.<ref> Beckham signs new contract
. BBC News, May 2002
. Retrieved on 7 October, 2005. </ref>//www.soccernet.com/championsleague/news/2002/0402/20020411featwright.html | accessmonthday = 7 October | accessyear = 2005 }}</ref> The injury prevented Beckham from playing for United for the rest of the season, but he signed a three-year contract in May, following months of negotiations with the club, mostly concerning extra payments for his image rights. The income from his new contract, and his many endorsement deals, made him the highest-paid player in the world at the time.<ref> Beckham signs new contract
. BBC News, May 2002
. Retrieved on 7 October, 2005. </ref>
During his 11-year stint at United, Beckham made 266 appearances for them and scored 61 goals. He won 6 Premiership titles, 2 FA Cup's, 1 UEFA Champions League, 1 Intercontinental Cup and 1 FA Youth Cup with his time at United.
Real Madrid (2003-2007)
football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,974864,00.html | accessmonthday = 24 May |accessyear = 2006 }} </ref> but instead he signed a four-year contract with Real Madrid, worth a potential €35 million.<ref> Equivalent to £25,000,000 or US$41,000,000.</ref> The transfer was completed on 1 July 2003 and made him the third Englishman to play for the club after Laurie Cunningham and Steve McManaman. Although Beckham had worn the number seven shirt for Manchester United and England, he was unable to wear it at Madrid as Raúl had the right to wear it written into his contract. He decided to wear number 23 instead, citing his admiration of basketball player Michael Jordan, who also wore the number 23 shirt, as the reason behind his decision.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.guardian.co.uk/netnotes/article/0,,990894,00.html</ref>//football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,974864,00.html | accessmonthday = 24 May |accessyear = 2006 }} </ref> but instead he signed a four-year contract with Real Madrid, worth a potential €35 million.<ref> Equivalent to £25,000,000 or US$41,000,000.</ref> The transfer was completed on 1 July 2003 and made him the third Englishman to play for the club after Laurie Cunningham and Steve McManaman. Although Beckham had worn the number seven shirt for Manchester United and England, he was unable to wear it at Madrid as Raúl had the right to wear it written into his contract. He decided to wear number 23 instead, citing his admiration of basketball player Michael Jordan, who also wore the number 23 shirt, as the reason behind his decision.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.guardian.co.uk/netnotes/article/0,,990894,00.html</ref>
Real Madrid finished the season in fourth place, and were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League at the quarter-final stage. But, Beckham immediately became a favourite with the Real Madrid supporters, scoring five times in his first 16 matches (including scoring less than 3 minutes into his La Liga debut), but the team, whose club president expected them to win either the Spanish league or the Champions League each season, was not performing well.
www.manchesteronline.co.uk/news/s/124/124434_intruder_alert_for_victoria_beckham.html | accessmonthday = 9 October | accessyear = 2005 }}</ref> Beckham made more headlines on 9 October 2004 when he admitted intentionally fouling Ben Thatcher in an England match against Wales in order to get himself booked. Beckham was due to receive a one-match suspension for his next caution, and had picked up an injury, which he knew would keep him out of England's next match, so he deliberately fouled Thatcher in order to serve his suspension in a match that he would have had to miss anyway. The Football Association asked Beckham for an explanation of his actions and he admitted that he had "made a mistake" and apologised.<ref> FA wants explanation from Beckham
. BBC News, 14 October 2004
. Retrieved on 6 October, 2005. </ref>//www.manchesteronline.co.uk/news/s/124/124434_intruder_alert_for_victoria_beckham.html | accessmonthday = 9 October | accessyear = 2005 }}</ref> Beckham made more headlines on 9 October 2004 when he admitted intentionally fouling Ben Thatcher in an England match against Wales in order to get himself booked. Beckham was due to receive a one-match suspension for his next caution, and had picked up an injury, which he knew would keep him out of England's next match, so he deliberately fouled Thatcher in order to serve his suspension in a match that he would have had to miss anyway. The Football Association asked Beckham for an explanation of his actions and he admitted that he had "made a mistake" and apologised.<ref> FA wants explanation from Beckham
. BBC News, 14 October 2004
. Retrieved on 6 October, 2005. </ref>
Real Madrid finished second to Barcelona (with a 12 point gap) in the La Liga and only reaching the last sixteen in the Champions League after losing to Arsenal by one goal. Although there is the notable fact that Beckham led La Liga in assists for the season.
He was sent off shortly afterwards, this time in a league match for Real Madrid against Valencia CF. Having received a yellow card, he appeared to sarcastically applaud the referee and was given a second yellow card, causing an automatic dismissal, although the suspension was cancelled on appeal two days later. He was sent off for the third time that season on 3 December 2005 in a league match against Getafe.
www.thebookstandard.com/bookstandard/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001842661 David Beckham: Soccer Star and Book Judge]. The Book Standard. 11 January 2006.</ref>//www.thebookstandard.com/bookstandard/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001842661 David Beckham: Soccer Star and Book Judge]. The Book Standard. 11 January 2006.</ref>
Real Madrid won their first Spanish La Liga title in 3 years because of their superior head-to-head record against Barcelona, giving Beckham his first title since he joined Real Madrid. Initially out of favour with manager Fabio Capello, Beckham started only a few games at the beginning of the season, as Jose Antonio Reyes was normally preferred on the right wing. In the first nine matches Beckham started, Real lost seven.
On 10 January 2007, after prolonged contract negotiations, Real Madrid's sporting director Predrag Mijatović announced that Beckham would not remain at Real Madrid after the end of the season. However, he later claimed that he was mistranslated and that he actually said that Beckham's contract had not been renewed yet.<ref>{{cite news www.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php |title=Uncertainty over Beckham's future at Real Madrid |work=International Herald Tribune |date=10 January 2007 |accessdate=2007-05-10 }}</ref>
On 11 January 2007 Beckham announced that he had signed a five-year deal to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy beginning 1 July 2007. On 13 January 2007 Fabio Capello said that Beckham had played his last game for Real Madrid, although he would continue to train with the team.<ref>{{cite news www.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6259063.stm |title=Real coach calls time on Beckham |publisher=BBC Sport |date=13 January 2007 |accessdate=2007-01-13 }}</ref> Capello backtracked on that statement and Beckham rejoined the team for their match against Real Sociedad on 10 February 2007 – he scored and Real Madrid won.<ref>{{cite news www.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6346573.stm |title=Beckham scores on Madrid return |publisher=BBC Sport |date=10 February 2007 |accessdate=2007-02-10 }}</ref> In his final UEFA Champions League appearance, Real Madrid were knocked out of the competition (by the away goals rule) on 7 March 2007. Beckham had made a total of 103 appearances in the Champions League, the third highest number of any player at the time.
On 17 June 2007, the last day of the La Liga season, Beckham started in his final match for the club, a 3-1 win over Mallorca, which saw them clinch the title from Barcelona. Although he limped off the field and was replaced, his sub made two goals and the team won the season's La Liga title, their first since Beckham had signed with them. Although both finished level on points, Madrid took the title because of their superior head-to-head record, capping a remarkable six-month turnaround for Beckham.
www.forbes.com/forbeslife/sports/2007/07/07/beckham-soccer-marketing-face-markets-cx_pm_0707autofacescan01.html "Becks and Bucks"]</ref>//www.forbes.com/forbeslife/sports/2007/07/07/beckham-soccer-marketing-face-markets-cx_pm_0707autofacescan01.html "Becks and Bucks"]</ref>
LA Galaxy (2007-present)
Joining LA Galaxy
It was confirmed on 11 January 2007 that David Beckham would be leaving Real Madrid to join MLS team Los Angeles Galaxy. Beckham said, "After considering several options to stay in Madrid or join other major British and European teams, I have decided to join LA Galaxy."<ref name="Bandini" />
la.galaxy.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20070110&content_id=81545&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp Events surround MLS SuperDraft]. MLSnet.com. 10 January 2007.</ref> Beckham told reporters "I'm coming there not to be a superstar. I'm coming there to be part of the team, to work hard and to hopefully win things. With me, it's about football. I'm coming there to make a difference. I'm coming there to play football... I'm not saying me [sic] coming over to the States is going to make soccer the biggest sport in America. That would be difficult to achieve. Baseball, basketball, American football, they've been around. But I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't think I could make a difference."<ref> Associated Press
. " Beckham set to invade America " , 12 January 2007 . </ref>//la.galaxy.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20070110&content_id=81545&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp Events surround MLS SuperDraft]. MLSnet.com. 10 January 2007.</ref> Beckham told reporters "I'm coming there not to be a superstar. I'm coming there to be part of the team, to work hard and to hopefully win things. With me, it's about football. I'm coming there to make a difference. I'm coming there to play football... I'm not saying me [sic] coming over to the States is going to make soccer the biggest sport in America. That would be difficult to achieve. Baseball, basketball, American football, they've been around. But I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't think I could make a difference."<ref> Associated Press . " Beckham set to invade America " , 12 January 2007 . </ref>
First season at LA Galaxy
Beckham's contract with Los Angeles Galaxy took effect on 1 July, and on 13 July, was officially unveiled as a Galaxy player at the Home Depot Center. 5000 invited season-ticket holders and international media attended. Beckham chose to wear number 23, explaining it was because NBA legend Michael Jordan also wore 23. It was announced that Galaxy jersey sales had already reached a record figure of over 250,000 prior to this formal introduction.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//publications.socceramerica.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Articles.san&s=22622&Nid=32279&p=406999</ref>
On 21 July, Beckham made his Galaxy début at the Home Depot Center, coming on in the 78th minute in a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in a match during the World Series of Football tournament.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//espnmediazone.com/press releases/2007 07 jul/20070705 DavidBeckham.htm</ref> Two weeks later, Beckham made his league début with the Galaxy on 9 August versus D.C. United. He came on as a substitute in the second half in the 1-0 loss.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/mls/2007-08-09-beckham-debut N.htm</ref>
His first start in a league game came on 18 August, against the New York Red Bulls in front of 66,237 spectators at the Giants Stadium.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//web.mlsnet.com/news/mls news.jsp?ymd=20070817&content id=112159&vkey=news mls&fext=.jsp</ref> Beckham made two assists in a 5-4 loss, a match that saw the stadium's highest attendance ever for a regular season MLS game.<ref name="sdmlsproject_watch"/>
www.mlsnet.com/scoreboard/game.jsp?match=10182007_NYLA</ref>(which was enough to give Galaxy a chance for the playoffs).<ref>http://sdmlsproject.com</ref> Galaxy were eliminated from the playoffs on 21 October, in the final MLS match of the season, a 1-0 loss to Chicago Fire. Beckham played as a substitute in that match, bringing his season-totals to; eight matches played (5 league games), one goal scored (Superliga semifinal), and three total assists.//www.mlsnet.com/scoreboard/game.jsp?match=10182007_NYLA</ref>(which was enough to give Galaxy a chance for the playoffs).<ref>http://sdmlsproject.com</ref> Galaxy were eliminated from the playoffs on 21 October, in the final MLS match of the season, a 1-0 loss to Chicago Fire. Beckham played as a substitute in that match, bringing his season-totals to; eight matches played (5 league games), one goal scored (Superliga semifinal), and three total assists.
NFL (2007-present)
www.youtube.com/FutbolmeetsFootball videos]</ref>, with additional television, radio, and online promotion by Adidas.<ref>Ad campaign helps fuel Beckham hype</ref> <ref>http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/2007/11/does_david_beck.html</ref> <ref>http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6410772.html</ref>//www.youtube.com/FutbolmeetsFootball videos]</ref>, with additional television, radio, and online promotion by Adidas.<ref>Ad campaign helps fuel Beckham hype</ref> <ref>http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/2007/11/does_david_beck.html</ref> <ref>http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6410772.html</ref>
International career (1996-present)
Beckham made his first appearance for the England national football team on 1 September 1996, in a World Cup qualifying match against Moldova.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.englandstats.com/matchreport.php?mid=727</ref> He became an automatic first-choice player at United during the 1996–97 season, helping them to retain the Premier League championship, and was voted PFA Young Player of the Year by his peers.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.napit.co.uk/viewus/infobank/football/awards/pfayoung.php</ref>
Beckham had played in all of England's qualifying matches for the 1998 FIFA World Cup and was part of the England squad at the World Cup finals in France,<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.englandfootballonline.com/CmpWC/CmpWC1998Squad.html</ref> but the team's manager Glenn Hoddle publicly accused him of not concentrating on the tournament,<ref> Beckham Blasts Hoddle
. Dispatch Online, 29 June 1998
. Retrieved on 5 October, 2005. </ref> and he did not start in either of England's first two matches. He was picked for their third match against Colombia and scored from a long-range free kick in a 2–0 victory, which was his first goal for England.
www.englandfc.com/reports/report_arg_v_eng_wc98.html Argentina 2-2 England]", englandfc.com, 30 June 1998. URL accessed on 25 June 2006.</ref> Beckham, after having been fouled by Diego Simeone, kicked Simeone, striking him on the calf. Simeone later admitted to trying to get Beckham sent off by over-reacting to the kick and then, along with other members of his team, urging the referee to send Beckham off.<ref> Simeone admits trying to get Beckham sent off
. Rediff Sports, 19 May 2002
. Retrieved on 26 October, 2005. </ref> The match finished in a draw and England were eliminated in a penalty shootout. Many supporters and journalists blamed him for England's elimination and he became the target of criticism and abuse, including the hanging of an effigy outside a London pub, and the Daily Mirror printing a dartboard with a picture of him centred on the bullseye. Beckham also received death threats after the World Cup.//www.englandfc.com/reports/report_arg_v_eng_wc98.html Argentina 2-2 England]", englandfc.com, 30 June 1998. URL accessed on 25 June 2006.</ref> Beckham, after having been fouled by Diego Simeone, kicked Simeone, striking him on the calf. Simeone later admitted to trying to get Beckham sent off by over-reacting to the kick and then, along with other members of his team, urging the referee to send Beckham off.<ref> Simeone admits trying to get Beckham sent off
. Rediff Sports, 19 May 2002
. Retrieved on 26 October, 2005. </ref> The match finished in a draw and England were eliminated in a penalty shootout. Many supporters and journalists blamed him for England's elimination and he became the target of criticism and abuse, including the hanging of an effigy outside a London pub, and the Daily Mirror printing a dartboard with a picture of him centred on the bullseye. Beckham also received death threats after the World Cup. en.uefa.com/news/newsId=27844,printer.htmx | accessmonthday = 6 October | accessyear = 2005 }}</ref>//en.uefa.com/news/newsId=27844,printer.htmx | accessmonthday = 6 October | accessyear = 2005 }}</ref>
www.newstatesman.com/200006260003 | accessmonthday = 4 October | accessyear = 2005 }}</ref> Beckham responded with a one-fingered gesture and, while the gesture attracted some criticism, many of the newspapers that had previously encouraged his vilification asked their readers to stop abusing him.<ref> Media sympathy for Beckham's gesture
. BBC News, 14 June 2000
. Retrieved on 4 October, 2005. </ref>//www.newstatesman.com/200006260003 | accessmonthday = 4 October | accessyear = 2005 }}</ref> Beckham responded with a one-fingered gesture and, while the gesture attracted some criticism, many of the newspapers that had previously encouraged his vilification asked their readers to stop abusing him.<ref> Media sympathy for Beckham's gesture
. BBC News, 14 June 2000
. Retrieved on 4 October, 2005. </ref>
On 15 November 2000, following Kevin Keegan's resignation as England manager in October, Beckham was promoted to team captain by the caretaker manager Peter Taylor, and then kept the role under new manager Sven-Göran Eriksson. He helped England to qualify for the 2002 FIFA World Cup Finals, with their performances including an impressive 5–1 victory over Germany in Munich. The final step in Beckham's conversion from villain to hero happened in England's 2–2 draw against Greece on 6 October, 2001. England needed to win or draw the match in order to qualify outright for the World Cup, but were losing 2–1 with little time remaining. The rest of the England team were playing relatively poorly, and it was Beckham's inspirational performance that lifted his team mates. When Teddy Sheringham was fouled some eight yards outside the Greek penalty area, England were awarded a free-kick and Beckham ensured England's qualification with a curling strike of the kind that had become his trademark. Shortly afterwards, he was voted the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2001. He once again finished runner-up, to Luís Figo of Portugal, for the FIFA World Player of the Year award.
He was partially fit by the time of the 2002 FIFA World Cup and played in the first match against Sweden. Beckham scored the winning goal of the match against Argentina with a penalty, causing Argentina to fail to qualify for the knockout stage. England were knocked out of the tournament in the quarter-finals by eventual winners Brazil. The following month, at the opening ceremony of the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, Beckham escorted Kirsty Howard as she presented the Jubilee Baton to the Queen.
Beckham played in all of England's matches at Euro 2004, but the tournament was a disappointment for him. He had a penalty saved in England's 2-1 defeat to France and missed another in a penalty shootout in the quarter final against Portugal. England lost the shootout and went out of the competition.
www.unicef.org.uk/celebrity/celebrity_biography.asp?celeb_id=27&nodeid=celeb27§ion=2 | accessmonthday = 9 October | accessyear = 2005 }}</ref> In October 2005, Beckham's sending off against Austria made him the first ever England captain to be sent off and the first (and only) player to be sent off twice while playing for England. He captained England for the 50th time in a friendly international against Argentina the following month.//www.unicef.org.uk/celebrity/celebrity_biography.asp?celeb_id=27&nodeid=celeb27§ion=2 | accessmonthday = 9 October | accessyear = 2005 }}</ref> In October 2005, Beckham's sending off against Austria made him the first ever England captain to be sent off and the first (and only) player to be sent off twice while playing for England. He captained England for the 50th time in a friendly international against Argentina the following month.
In England's opening game against Paraguay on 10 June 2006 Beckham's free kick led to an own-goal by Carlos Gamarra, and England won 1-0. In England's next match, played against Trinidad and Tobago on 15 June 2006, Beckham's cross in the 83rd minute led to Peter Crouch's goal, which put England into the lead 1-0. Beckham gave another assist to Steven Gerrard. In the end they won 2-0. He was named Man-of-the-Match by tournament sponsor Budweiser for this game.
news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/5103974.stm England 1-0 Ecuador]", BBC Sport, 25 June 2006. URL accessed on 25 June 2006.</ref> and giving England a 1-0 victory and a place in the quarter-finals. He was sick before the game and vomited several times as a result of dehydration and illness after he scored the winning goal.//news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/5103974.stm England 1-0 Ecuador]", BBC Sport, 25 June 2006. URL accessed on 25 June 2006.</ref> and giving England a 1-0 victory and a place in the quarter-finals. He was sick before the game and vomited several times as a result of dehydration and illness after he scored the winning goal.
In the quarter-final against Portugal, Beckham was substituted following an injury shortly after half time and the England team went on to lose the match on penalties (3-1), the score having been 0-0 after extra time. After his substitution, Beckham was visibly shaken and emotional for not being able to play, being in tears at one point.
news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/teams/england/5138288.stm Beckham quits as England captain]", BBC Sport, 2 July 2006. URL accessed on 2 July 2006.</ref> saying, "It has been an honour and privilege to captain my country but, having been captain for 58 of my 95 <ref> This was an error on Beckham's part - he had played 94 times for England by this stage. </ref> games, I feel the time is right to pass on the armband as we enter a new era under Steve McClaren". (Beckham had actually won 94 caps up to that point.) He was succeeded by Chelsea captain John Terry.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.thestar.com/Sports/article/175193//news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/4782197.stm</ref>//news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/teams/england/5138288.stm Beckham quits as England captain]", BBC Sport, 2 July 2006. URL accessed on 2 July 2006.</ref> saying, "It has been an honour and privilege to captain my country but, having been captain for 58 of my 95 <ref> This was an error on Beckham's part - he had played 94 times for England by this stage. </ref> games, I feel the time is right to pass on the armband as we enter a new era under Steve McClaren". (Beckham had actually won 94 caps up to that point.) He was succeeded by Chelsea captain John Terry.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/4782197.stm</ref>
Having stepped down as captain after the World Cup, Beckham was dropped completely from the England national team selected by new coach Steve McClaren on 11 August 2006. McClaren claimed that he was "looking to go in a different direction" with the team, and that Beckham "wasn't included within that". McClaren said Beckham could be recalled in future. Shaun Wright-Phillips, Kieran Richardson and the World Cup alternative to Beckham, Aaron Lennon, were all included, although McClaren eventually opted to employ Steven Gerrard in that role.
On 26 May 2007, Steve McClaren announced that Beckham would be recalled to the England squad for the first time since stepping down as their captain. Beckham started against Brazil in England's first match at the new Wembley Stadium and put in a positive performance. In the second half he set up England's goal converted by captain John Terry. It looked as though England would claim victory over Brazil, but newcomer Diego equalised in the dying seconds. In England's next match, a Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia, Beckham sent two trademark assists for Michael Owen and Peter Crouch, helping England to prevail 3-0.
Beckham had assisted in three of England's four total goals in those two games,<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.thefa.com/England/SeniorTeam/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2007/06/EstoniaEngland report.htm</ref> and he stated his desire to continue to play for England after his move to the MLS.
soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=455849&root=euro2008&cc=4716 Becks and England suffer Wembley woe]</ref> On 21 November 2007, Beckham earned his 99th cap against Croatia, setting up a goal for Peter Crouch to tie the game at 2-2. Following the 2-3 loss, England failed to qualify for the Euro 2008 Finals. Despite this, Beckham said that he has no plans to retire from international football and wants to continue playing for the national team.<ref>Beckham dismisses retirement talk, BBC Sport 2007-11-21. Retrieved on 2007-11-22.</ref>//soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=455849&root=euro2008&cc=4716 Becks and England suffer Wembley woe]</ref> On 21 November 2007, Beckham earned his 99th cap against Croatia, setting up a goal for Peter Crouch to tie the game at 2-2. Following the 2-3 loss, England failed to qualify for the Euro 2008 Finals. Despite this, Beckham said that he has no plans to retire from international football and wants to continue playing for the national team.<ref>Beckham dismisses retirement talk, BBC Sport 2007-11-21. Retrieved on 2007-11-22.</ref>
Discipline
Former manager Sir Alex Ferguson said that he "practiced with a discipline to achieve an accuracy that other players wouldn't care about."<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.manutdzone.com/legends/DavidBeckham.htm</ref> He maintained his training routine at Real Madrid and even when his relationship with management was strained in early 2007, Ramon Calderon and Fabio Capello praised Beckham for maintaining his professionalism and commitment to the club.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2007-01/14/content 782993.htm</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/01/13/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Real-Madrid-Beckham.php</ref>
www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article576493.ece Beckham red card but joy for Sven], The Sunday Times, 9 October 2005. Retrieved on 9 April, 2007.</ref> Beckham's most notorious red card was during the 1998 FIFA World Cup: after Argentina's Diego Simeone had fouled him, Beckham lashed out with his leg and the Argentine fell. England went on to lose the game on penalties.//www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article576493.ece Beckham red card but joy for Sven], The Sunday Times, 9 October 2005. Retrieved on 9 April, 2007.</ref> Beckham's most notorious red card was during the 1998 FIFA World Cup: after Argentina's Diego Simeone had fouled him, Beckham lashed out with his leg and the Argentine fell. England went on to lose the game on penalties.
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Sporting titles and awards
Individual
- PFA Young Player of the Year: 1997
- Named in 1998 FIFA World Cup All-star team
- FIFA World Player Of The Year Award finalist: 1999, 2001 (runner-up both years)
- UEFA Club Player of the Year Winner: 1999
- UEFA Club Player of the Year Finalist: 2001
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year: 2001
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Club
Manchester United (1993–2003)
- Premier League - Champion (6): 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–00, 2000–01, 2002–03
- Premier League - Runner Up: 1994–95, 1997–98
- FA Cup Winner (2): 1996, 1999
- FA Cup Runner Up: 1995
- UEFA Champions League Winner: 1998–99
- Intercontinental Cup: 1999
- UEFA Super Cup Runner Up: 1999
- Community Shield Winner (4): 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997
- Community Shield Runner Up: 1998, 2000, 2001
- FA Youth Cup Winner: 1992
Real Madrid (2003–2007)
- Primera División Champion (1): 2006–2007
- Supercopa de España (1): 2003
LA Galaxy (2007–present)
- SuperLiga Finalist: 2007
Special recognition beyond sport
- Named Officer in the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003
- Named United Nation's Children's Fund (UNICEF) "Goodwill Ambassador" (2005–present)
www.itv.com/page.asp?partid=7852]"</ref>//www.itv.com/page.asp?partid=7852]"</ref> www.time.com/time/subscriber/2004/time100/heroes/100beckham.html David Beckham: Soccer's Metrosexual]. TIME magazine.</ref>//www.time.com/time/subscriber/2004/time100/heroes/100beckham.html David Beckham: Soccer's Metrosexual]. TIME magazine.</ref>
- Listed by Forbes as number 15 on their 2007 list of most influential celebrities, "The Celebrity 100"<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.forbes.com/2007/06/14/best-paid-celebrities-07celebrities cz lg 0614celeb land.html</ref>
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Personal life
In 1997, Beckham started dating Victoria Adams, after she attended a Manchester United match. She was famously known as "Posh Spice" of the pop music group Spice Girls, one of the world's top pop groups at the time, and his team was also enjoying a great run of success. Therefore, their relationship instantly attracted a great deal of media attention. The couple were dubbed "Posh and Becks" by the media. He proposed to Victoria on 24 January 1998 in a restaurant in Cheshunt, England.
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1999/07/99/the_posh_wedding/387126.stm | accessmonthday = 25 May | accessyear = 2006 }}</ref> 437 staff were employed for the wedding reception, which was estimated to have cost £500,000.<ref> Wedded spice
. BBC News, 5 July 1999
. Retrieved on 2 December, 2005. </ref>//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1999/07/99/the_posh_wedding/387126.stm | accessmonthday = 25 May | accessyear = 2006 }}</ref> 437 staff were employed for the wedding reception, which was estimated to have cost £500,000.<ref> Wedded spice
. BBC News, 5 July 1999
. Retrieved on 2 December, 2005. </ref>
marriage.about.com/od/sports/a/davidbeckham.htm</ref> They have stated that they would like to have more children, especially a daughter.<ref>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1029920,00.html</ref>//marriage.about.com/od/sports/a/davidbeckham.htm</ref> They have stated that they would like to have more children, especially a daughter.<ref>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1029920,00.html</ref>
In April 2007, the family purchased their new Italian villa in Beverly Hills, California, to coincide with Beckham's transfer to the LA Galaxy in July. The mansion, priced at $22 million, is near the homes of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, and talk-show host Jay Leno, in an exclusive gated community in the hills overlooking the city.
Affair claims
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Fame beyond football
www.thisismoney.co.uk/news/special-report/article.html?in_article_id=409642&in_page_id=108 Beckham the worldwide brand], a June 2006 article from an Associated New Media website</ref>//www.thisismoney.co.uk/news/special-report/article.html?in_article_id=409642&in_page_id=108 Beckham the worldwide brand], a June 2006 article from an Associated New Media website</ref> Beckham's relationship and marriage to Victoria, who has been famous in her own right as part of the musical group Spice Girls, contributed to David's celebrity beyond football.
www.beckham-fragrances.com/ David Beckham Instinct]</ref>//www.beckham-fragrances.com/ David Beckham Instinct]</ref>
dir.salon.com/story/ent/feature/2002/07/22/metrosexual/print.html][1] and has been described as such by scores of other articles since.//dir.salon.com/story/ent/feature/2002/07/22/metrosexual/print.html][2] and has been described as such by scores of other articles since.
www.style.com/w/feat_story/071107 The Beckhams: American Idols: W Feature Story on Style.com]</ref>//www.style.com/w/feat_story/071107 The Beckhams: American Idols: W Feature Story on Style.com]</ref>
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. Google.com
. Retrieved on 9 October, 2005. </ref>//www.google.com/press/zeitgeist2003.html | accessmonthday = 9 October | accessyear = 2005 }}, 2004 Year-End Google Zeitgeist
. Google.com
. Retrieved on 9 October, 2005. </ref>
www.etonline.com/celebrities/spotlight/48967/ The Beckhams Take Hollywood]</ref> On the next night, Victoria appeared on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to talk about the their move to L.A., and presented Leno with a number 23 Galaxy jersey with his own name on the back. Victoria also talked about her NBC TV show "Victoria Beckham: Coming To America"<ref>Victorial Beckham coming to America</ref>//www.etonline.com/celebrities/spotlight/48967/ The Beckhams Take Hollywood]</ref> On the next night, Victoria appeared on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to talk about the their move to L.A., and presented Leno with a number 23 Galaxy jersey with his own name on the back. Victoria also talked about her NBC TV show "Victoria Beckham: Coming To America"<ref>Victorial Beckham coming to America</ref>
www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-beckham19jul19,1,1699340.story?track=rss Hollywood breathlessly awaits Beckhams]</ref>//www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-beckham19jul19,1,1699340.story?track=rss Hollywood breathlessly awaits Beckhams]</ref>
Charitable work
- Beckham has supported UNICEF since his days at Manchester United and in January 2005 the England Football Captain became a Goodwill Ambassador with a special focus on UNICEF's Sports for Development program.
- On 17 January 2007, Rebecca Johnstone, a 19-year-old cancer patient in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada received a surprise phone call from Beckham. After the conversation, he sent her a Real Madrid Jersey with his signature on it. Rebecca passed away on 29 January 2007.<ref>"
To Rebecca, with love
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" , Toronto Star , 26 January, 2007 . Retrieved on 2007-02-02 . </ref>
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va-PGV9RM4c David Beckham: Fight Malaria by Donating a $10 Bed Net]</ref>//www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va-PGV9RM4c David Beckham: Fight Malaria by Donating a $10 Bed Net]</ref>
- Since he has joined MLS, he has been a very public advocate in the U.S. for related charities such as MLS W.O.R.K.S. On 17 August 2007, he conducted a youth clinic in New York City's Harlem, along with other current and former MLS players. This was in advance of his first New York City area match the following day against the Red Bulls. That team's Jozy Altidore and Juan Pablo Ángel also were with Beckham, teaching skills to disadvantaged youth to benefit FC Harlem Lions.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.paddocktalk.com/news/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=63413&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0</ref>
Appearances in films
Bend It Like Beckham
Beckham never personally appeared in the 2002 film Bend It Like Beckham except in archive footage. He and his wife wanted to make cameo appearances but scheduling proved difficult, so the director used lookalikes instead.<ref>Bend It Like Beckham at the Internet Movie Database</ref>
The Goal! Trilogy
www.beckhamlookalike.com/clients.htm</ref> Beckham himself appears in the sequel Goal! 2: Living the Dream...<ref>Goal! 2: Living the Dream... at the Internet Movie Database</ref> in a larger role, when the film's lead character gets transferred to Real Madrid. This time the story centers around the Real Madrid team, and besides Beckham, other real life Real Madrid players also appear on and off the pitch, alongside the fictional characters. Beckham also will appear in Goal! 3, scheduled for release in 2008.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0065743/</ref>//www.beckhamlookalike.com/clients.htm</ref> Beckham himself appears in the sequel Goal! 2: Living the Dream...<ref>Goal! 2: Living the Dream... at the Internet Movie Database</ref> in a larger role, when the film's lead character gets transferred to Real Madrid. This time the story centers around the Real Madrid team, and besides Beckham, other real life Real Madrid players also appear on and off the pitch, alongside the fictional characters. Beckham also will appear in Goal! 3, scheduled for release in 2008.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0065743/</ref>
Asterix at the Olympic Games (Astérix aux jeux olympiques)
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Despite moving to Los Angeles, Beckham has expressed no personal interest in pursuit of acting roles, saying he is too "stiff".<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.askmen.com/gossip/david-beckham/david-beckham-hollywood-snub.html</ref>
Records
Beckham captained England 58 times during his tenure as England captain,<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.iht.com/articles/2007/01/10/sports/web.0110beckham.php//www.thefa.com/WorldCup2006/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2006/06/BeckhamStandsDown.htm</ref> one of the most in England's history. news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991536.stm England 1-0 Ecuador]", BBC Sport, 25 June 2006. URL accessed on 25 June 2006.</ref> It also made him only the fifth player in World Cup history to score twice from direct free kicks; the other four were Pelé, Rivelino, Teófilo Cubillas and Bernard Genghini (Beckham had previously scored this way against Colombia in the first round of the 1998 World Cup). All three goals were against South American teams (Colombia, Argentina and Ecuador) and from set pieces (the two aforementioned free kicks and a penalty against Argentina).//news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991536.stm England 1-0 Ecuador]", BBC Sport, 25 June 2006. URL accessed on 25 June 2006.</ref> It also made him only the fifth player in World Cup history to score twice from direct free kicks; the other four were Pelé, Rivelino, Teófilo Cubillas and Bernard Genghini (Beckham had previously scored this way against Colombia in the first round of the 1998 World Cup). All three goals were against South American teams (Colombia, Argentina and Ecuador) and from set pieces (the two aforementioned free kicks and a penalty against Argentina).
Tattoos
Beckham has many tattoos on his body, one of which is the name of his wife Victoria, written in Hindi, because Beckham thought it would be "tacky" to have it in English. The tattoo is misspelled, however, so the tattoo actually reads "Vhictoria" rather than "Victoria".<ref>"
Beckham's tattoo misspelt
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" , BBC News , 28 November 2000 . Retrieved on 2006-06-27 . </ref> Another tattoo, written in Hebrew reads אני לדודי ודודי לי הרעה בשושנים, "I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine, that shepherds among the lilies." This is from the Song of Songs in the Hebrew Bible, and a popular Jewish paean to fidelity. The problem is that the word “beloved” in Biblical Hebrew is a term of endearment for a man (boyfriend), not for a woman. Beckham has also been ridiculed in the press for looking like a "Hell's Angel biker" and a "football yob" due to his ever-expanding number of tattoos, their design and location.<ref>" Beckham's tattoo sparks debate
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" , BBC News , 22 May 2004 . Retrieved on 2006-06-27 . </ref>
A chronology of Beckham's tattoos<ref>"
Becks' tatt-trick " , Daily Star , 16 March 2005 . </ref> includes:
- April 1999 - Son Brooklyn's name on his back.
- April 1999 - An angel on his back.
- 2000 - Hindi "Victoria" design on his left arm.
- April 2002 - Roman numeral VII on right forearm
- May 2003 - Latin phrase "Perfectio In Spiritu", meaning "Spiritual Perfection", on his right arm
- May 2003 - More Latin, "Ut Amem Et Foveam" or "So That I Love And Cherish", on his left arm.
- 2003 - Romeo's name on his back.
- 2003 - Classical art design on his right shoulder.
- 2004 - Winged cross on his neck.
- 2004 - Angel with motto "In The Face of Adversity" on right arm.
- Mar 2005 - Cruz's name on his back.
- June 2006 - Second angel and clouds added to right arm and shoulder.
See also
References
Books
Internet
External links
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