Sidhoni Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 :sniffle: David Beckham has retired from football, bringing an end to a glittering career on the field. Since his debut for Manchester United two decades ago, the 38-year-old has emerged as arguably the most iconic sportsman of his generation, captaining his country, collecting 115 caps, and celebrated as a champion in four different countries - the only British footballer in history to do so. Despite the offer of an extended one-year deal at Paris Saint-German, the 38-year-old has played his last game, bowing out on a high after helping Carlo Ancelotti's side win the French title for the first time in 19 years. When approached for comment by Sportsmail, Beckham's representative was today unavailable. The trailblazing midfielder - who played for some of the biggest clubs in the world such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Los Angeles Galaxy - is now set to continue his ambassadorial duties with a variety of organisations, which include Sky Sports, adidas, Unicef and promoting football in China. Having relocated from LA in January, Beckham is expected to set up a permanent base in London with his wife Victoria and children, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper. His vast fortune of an estimated £165million comfortably makes him the richest athlete ever in British sport, with a host of lucrative sponsorship deals and salary payments over the last decade amassing his wealth. Born in Leytonstone, Beckham started out with Ridgeway Rovers before being singled out by Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton at a Soccer School in Barcelona. At 14, he signed schoolboy terms at Old Trafford and joined the likes of Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt in United's famous youth class of 1992, going on to make his first-team debut against Brighton in the League Cup that same year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooda Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Fine footballer, real pro. At his peak he was the best crosser of the football in the world. And his long range passing is still awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidhoni Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 David Beckham: 712 Appearances 129 Goals 115 England Caps 6 Premier League Medals 2 FA Cups 2 MLS Cup 1 CL 1 La Liga 1 Ligue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachin=GOD Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 great player :hatsoff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketics Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 One of the reasons who kept my interest in soccer in the nineties. Great player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniac Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 He is the equivalent of chris Gayle of Football-X factor at competitive club level...Good-Great but not legendary at the Internationals but still he was to Soccer what tiger Woods was to Golf :hatsoff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suraj Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Highly overrated If this guy had same talent or career and came from Cameroon, Senegal or any other country without over hyped media do you think we would even know his name Good riddance but too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuge Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 :hatsoff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidhoni Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 aH76hBG3eyE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pakistan Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 David Beckham: 712 Appearances 129 Goals 115 England Caps 6 Premier League Medals 2 FA Cups 2 MLS Cup 1 CL 1 La Liga 1 Ligue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakk Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 my favourite player from England team :two_thumbs_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1985 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Highly overrated If this guy had same talent or career and came from Cameroon, Senegal or any other country without over hyped media do you think we would even know his name Good riddance but too late Yes because at his peak he was world class. His talent did not match up to the media circus that surrounded him but he was a world class crosser, a world class set piece taker, he trained hard and had incredible fitness levels. Take your anti-English bullshit to another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suraj Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Yes because at his peak he was world class. His talent did not match up to the media circus that surrounded him but he was a world class crosser, a world class set piece taker, he trained hard and had incredible fitness levels. Take your anti-English bullshit to another thread. How did u deduce anti-English from my comment genius?? Beckham represents all of Great Britain?? Now that's a real tragedy for the Brits!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1985 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 How did u deduce anti-English from my comment genius?? Beckham represents all of Great Britain?? Now that's a real tragedy for the Brits!! My apologies, i went too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Very over rated player, at best he was a good player. At the international level like the rest of England's golden generation he was absent in all the major tournaments. Had he not married a popstar from the leading pop group at the time, he would not be so famous. To even think of using the word great or legend alongside Beckham is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1985 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Very over rated player, at best he was a good player. At the international level like the rest of England's golden generation he was absent in all the major tournaments. Had he not married a popstar from the leading pop group at the time, he would not be so famous. To even think of using the word great or legend alongside Beckham is wrong. Completely agree with this bit but he was a lot better than you give him credit for. At his peak he was world class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooda Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 ^ Yeah, best crosser of the ball in his day and free kicks and long passing were brilliant. Not a 'great' in terms of playing ability but a legend given what he has won and achieved in the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi B Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 beckham sh1ts all over the current united wingers,he was very consistent for united till 2002,then went off the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Center Fresh Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Excellent player!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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