David Beckham- Former professional footballer of English descent, played as a midfielder. Throughout sports biography replaced a number of top football clubs - Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, Milan, Los Angeles Galaxy and Paris Saint-Germain.
The popular athlete is also famous among people who are not fond of sports, thanks to memes, jokes and aphorisms associated with the name of Beckham. These phrases were usually initially spoken by commentators during a football player's game, and then circulated in quotes on the web. For example, the phrase "today is not Beckham's day" is firmly entrenched in network and urban folklore and denotes a series of sudden failures for the person using this description.
Childhood and youth
David Beckham was born in England, in the small town of Laytonstone, on May 2, 1975. The Taurus zodiac sign became the patron symbol of the future athlete.
David was the third child in the family, he has older sisters Lynn and Joan. After the appearance of the long-awaited son, Ted Beckham paid all attention only to him, dreaming of making David a great athlete. Father began training with David when he was 2 years old.
Football
David began his first steps in sports with the London club "Layton", where he played for two years. After that, the promising young athlete entered the famous football school Tottenham, which he graduated quite successfully.
David was 11 years old when he was noticed by representatives of the famous club "Manchester United". The talented teenager was invited to the exams, which he successfully passed and was accepted into the youth team of the club. In 1992, the Manchester United youth team won the FA Cup, and all critics noted Beckham's amazing performance.
David Beckham with Manchester United In 1993, the young man signs a professional contract with the most famous British club and becomes a member of the main team.
However, despite his popularity, David understood that football happiness is rather short-lived, so he decided that football alone was not enough for him. In this, Beckham was helped by his father, who converted his sports talent into money. At the age of 20, the young man signed contracts with the giants Pepsi and Adidas, becoming the face of these brands.
The best feints and goals of David BeckhamIn 1998, David turned into a real national hero thanks to a goal scored against Colombia at the World Cup. But luck at this world championship was changeable for the athlete, and he was accused of "killing football" when he received a red card against Argentina. Many accused Beckham of losing the championship to Manchester United.
In 2000, the football player was appointed captain of the England national team. And in 2002, the midfielder started having troubles with the head coach of Manchester United, which got publicized, and the matter almost ended in a fight.
In 2002, Beckham was sold to Real Madrid for a “ridiculous” amount of € 35 million. The footballer's career went up steadily, as part of the Spanish club, David became the champion of Spain (2006-2007), the owner of the Super Cup of the country (2003).
The number 23 assigned to the athlete has become a legend. Real Madrid have sold a colossal number of club jerseys with his number.
In 2004, Beckham was considering moving to football clubs Chelsea or Arsenal. The transfer amount in this case was supposed to be € 200 million, and who bought the club from West London could afford it.
In the fight for the football player, Chelsea was ready to offer the required amount, negotiations with the athlete's managers ended in a positive manner. But Real Madrid could not so easily refuse best player, the Spaniards managed to persuade David to continue cooperation.
In 2007, due to the scandal with the management of Real Madrid, Beckham moved to play for the little-known American club Los Angeles Galaxy, having signed a contract with him for 5 years. The transition of the legendary player provoked an unprecedented surge of interest in football among local residents... The Englishman's salary was supposed to be $ 250 million, but according to rumors, David received $ 27.5 million.
In 2009, Beckham moved to Milan, Italy. The debut in this team was more than successful - 2 goals in 4 matches. Rumors about the final transfer of the Englishman to Milan began to circulate in the press. At Galaxy, David missed most of the season. It is for this reason that the Californian fans have dramatically changed their attitude towards the footballer. Offensive posters flashed in the stadiums every now and then.
The book by teammate Landon Donovan's "Beckham Experiment" added fuel to the fire, in which the athlete did not stint on harsh criticism of the famous Englishman.
The 2011/2012 season was Beckham's "renaissance". It was then that several clubs joined the fight for a football player. On December 1, 2012, the footballer played his last match for Galaxy.
On January 31, 2013, Beckham signed a 5-month contract with PSG. As part of the Parisians, David became the champion of France. This victory made the athlete a unique footballer who managed to become the champion of four countries in his career - England, Spain, USA and France. Highlights Beckham's games and free kicks from all matches were collected by fans in a video selection, which are still popular on the Internet today.
David Beckham with PSG Also, Beckham was included in the players representing the colors of the England national team at international competitions... In the English national team, the footballer was recognized as the record holder for the number of matches played among field players.
David set records not only in sports terms: he was named the highest paid football player in the world in 2011.
David Beckham's last matchBusiness and advertising
In 2005, David Beckham began producing eau de toilette under the David Beckham brand. The first fragrance was developed by perfumers Alon Astori and Biatrice Piquet. The first perfume was called "David Beckham Instinct" and was intended for men of any age. The first batch of goods was immediately sold out - the star name played a role.
In 2007, the company began producing both men's and women's fragrances. Since that time, the perfume of the same name has been released annually, marked “For Him” and “For Her”. In an interview, the footballer admitted that all his own released versions of perfume are equivalent to him. According to Beckham, the brand is not trying to outshine the previous ones, but is simply creating something new.
In the year of the end of his sports career, David Beckham starred in an ad for H&M underwear. The commercial was directed. Also, the footballer continued to appear for glossy publications as a model, his parameters (weight 77 kg and height 185 cm) allow him to compete with professionals in this field. The athlete himself demonstrates excellent taste and impeccable sense of style, so over time, another one was added to his list of titles - the ambassador and honorary president of the British Fashion Council.
In 2015, Beckham starred in an advertisement for the mobile operator Sprint. In the ad, David walks into cell phone stores throughout London to find the right rate. Salon clients see a celebrity and go after him. At the end of the video, the crowd reaches the Sprint showroom, where the player chooses the fare and concludes the contract.
In 2014 came out on screens documentary David Beckham: A Journey Into The Unknown, which follows the life of a football superstar after his retirement. In the center of the plot of the picture is a motorcycle trip, which David went on with three friends.
David Beckham: a journey into the unknownIn 2015, Beckham first appeared in a feature film. Former footballer performed a cameo in the action comedy "Agents of A.N.K.L." British filmmaker Guy Ritchie, with whom David has already starred in promotional videos.
Cameo by David Beckham in the film "Agents of ANKL" Not the last place in life former athlete takes charity. Since 2005, the footballer has been the Goodwill Ambassador of the UNICEF International Fund, and 10 years later he became the founder of the organization "7", the goal of which is to help children with diseases requiring expensive treatment. The name David chose in honor of the number with which he played in the team of the club "Manchester United".
Personal life
About David's romantic relationship in his youth, nothing is known. But the footballer managed to become famous as an ideal family man. The athlete's personal life has been associated with the name for many years. David was already famous player and an enviable groom when he met Victoria Adams, the star of the group. In 1999, the lovers officially registered their marriage. The amalgamation of two popular personalities has led to the couple becoming one of the most famous British unions. Victoria gave birth to David four children: sons, Romeo and Cruz, as well as the long-awaited daughter Harper.
David Beckham got tattoos with the names of the children. Also on the shoulder of the athlete is a portrait of his wife, and on his left hand the word "Love" and a swallow are stuffed. In total, David's body is decorated with 17 tattoos. Because of this, during football career Beckham often played in long sleeve uniforms.
In 2010, a scandal erupted around the football player's personal life. Prostitute Irma Nichi gave a scandalous interview, saying that in 2007 Beckham met her and other women of the same profession more than once. The athlete filed a lawsuit against Irma, accusing him of libel. The woman, in turn, filed a counterclaim, demanding compensation for moral damage due to the accusation of lying.
In parallel with this, rumors began to appear about new novels of the football player. In the summer of 2012, the tabloids again accused David of treason. Journalists attributed the football player to an affair with the opera singer Catherine Jenkins. Victoria calmly reacted to these rumors. The Beckham family did not comment on the suspicions.
These rumors were neither the first nor the last. In 2016, one photo was enough for journalists to accuse David of a new betrayal. In this photo, a man walks out of a coffee shop and looks thoughtfully at a blonde girl who happens to be nearby.
In the media, rumors are constantly circulating about problems in the stellar family and that the spouses are allegedly on the verge of divorce. Journalists refer to the fact that today Victoria and David live between London and Los Angeles and do not spend time with each other, and their feelings have cooled. In addition, the couple put up for sale a shared villa in Provence, which is also being sold with a 70% discount.
The couple denies rumors of a family discord, regularly uploading photos from joint vacations and romantic dates in their own accounts on Instagram.
Chelsea are interested in David Beckham's sons Few people know that David Beckham suffers from a rare mental illness - obsessive-compulsive disorder, the symptoms of which are a pathological tendency to arrange things in a symmetrical order. David constantly makes sure that the objects are arranged in a straight line and in an even number. Beckham just hates it when things are out of place. This brings almost physical pain to the player.
He also has another disease - asthma, which did not prevent him from building a brilliant career in sports. Limitations associated with ailments have influenced David's character, making him an executive and pedantic person. In addition, a non-brutal hobby appeared in the life of a football player, which has a beneficial effect on nervous system- floristry.
King Arthur's sword. "
David Beckham on the set of The Sword of King Arthur In 2018, David received a special prize from the President of UEFA for his contribution to the development of football. Also at the end of summer, the ex-athlete got the opportunity to personally represent the Invictus Games competition for former military personnel who received a disability in the service. Beckham traveled to Australia for the event with the founder sports tournament- Prince Harry.
Now the next issue of Vogue is being prepared for release, in which the whole Beckham family will appear full complement... The article will contain a detailed interview with David's wife, Victoria.
Awards
- 1992 - Winner of the FA Youth Cup
- 1996, 1999 - Winner of the FA Cup
- 1999 - Winner of the UEFA Champions League
- 1999 - Silver medalist UEFA Super Cup Finalist
- 2003 - Champion Spanish Super Cup Winner
- 2006/07 - Champion of Spain
- 2009, 2010, 2011 - Winner of the MLS Western Conference regular season
- 2011, 2012 - Champion MLS
- 2012/13 - Champion of France
In honor of David Beckham's 40th birthday, we remember the most bright moments his a brilliant career in the Premier League.
David Beckham celebrates his 40th birthday on Saturday. To mark the occasion, premierleague.com created short review, which reflects the most impressive statistics of the legend of Manchester United and one of the most successful and popular footballers in the history of the Premier League.
As a child, as a Manchester United fan, Beckham entered the club's academy and graduated as part of the renowned 'Class' '92, winning the Cup Youth League along with Gary and Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt.
Beckham made his first appearance in the Premier League on April 2, 1995 in a match against Leeds United, which ended in a goalless draw, but he only established himself as a regular base player the following season, playing in midfield on the right. He garnered attention with a defiant goal from his own half against Wimbledon in August 1996, which was subsequently voted Best Goal of the Decade at the Premier League's 10 Seasons Awards.
The midfielder has never looked back, and his sharpening serves, accurate passes and intuition on scoring shots, especially from free kicks, have forever won a place in the hearts of loyal Old Trafford fans. He won his first Premier League title out of six in his debut season as a major player and went on to win two FA Cups and a Champions League title before moving to Real Madrid in 2003.
Beckham is considered one of the most successful players in the history of the Premier League and remains a legend around the world. Happy birthday David!
Career in numbers
6 - David Beckham won six Premier League champion medals.
15 - David Beckham has scored 15 free-kick goals in the Premier League - three times more than any other active Premier League player.
11 - Most goals scored by Beckham in a Premier League season (2001/02 season).
51 - Between August 1997 and May 2001, David Beckham provided 51 assists, 15 more than second-ranked Arsenal footballer Dennis Bergkamp.
6 - favorite opponent - Tottenham Hotspur; Beckham has scored 6 times against them and 5 each against West Ham United and Wimbledon, including the famous home goal.
1284 - Most time - 1284 minutes - he spent on the field against Leeds United and Liverpool (1224).
2 - Beckham has scored two penalties in the Premier League, away from Newcastle United in 2000 and West Ham in 2002.
2 - only two players have played more matches without substitutions with Manchester United during the Premier League period (Ryan Giggs - 632, Patrice Evra - 273, David Beckham - 265)
17 - Of Beckham's first 22 goals in the Premier League, 17 (77%) were scored away.
8 - Beckham's first 8 assists in the Premier League went to eight different players: Lee Sharp, Ryan Giggs, Andy Cole, Eric Cantona, Steve Bruce, Jordi Cruyff, Roy Keane and David May.
11 - Andy Cole has scored 11 times, receiving assists from Beckham.
1 - the first goalkeeper to lose to Beckham in the Premier League was his future clubmate Mark Bosnich.
David Beckham: "I want to be remembered as a hardworking player."
Gary Neville:
“He made my life so much easier with his amazing willingness to cover up, step back or penetrate the very epicenter. His energy, strength and endurance were simply inimitable. He was ahead of opponents on the field not only at speed, but also exhausting them within 90 minutes. And the accuracy of his transmissions was unmatched.
You see a lot of great passes, but his deadly precision, even when dribbling at speed, has remained unattainable by any of his generation. And even if you, being the defender of the enemy, knew about his approach, still nothing could be done to stop him. If a twist pass was needed, he could create one. If a lumbago was required, he performed it, and if a fine soft transfer, then he chose this one. His ability to make the right decisions is just exceptional. "
David is not only a great football player, but also wonderful person... We recommend watching Beckham's documentary about traveling through the forests of the Amazon.
Moved to the USA 10 years ago. Then he hit the road twice more in Milan, became the champion of France with PSG and retired at 38 years old. A lot of time has passed since then, and a lot has happened in the world, but Beckham is still in the spotlight of journalists - albeit not sports ones. Why? He just has interesting life... Let's tell you what he has been doing lately.
Is engaged in charity work
Beckham became a UNICEF ambassador even before his retirement. He founded the 7 (a good name) charitable foundation, which focuses on child safety issues in third world countries. Beckham also starred in a video dedicated to the problem of child abuse. By the way, check it out. The video came out strong.
Let us add that the activities of the "7" foundation were noted by Sir Alex Ferguson. He said he was impressed with how much effort Beckham is putting into the foundation and how much money he was able to raise.
Supports Manchester United
Beckham regularly appears in the stands at Old Trafford. Last time happened during the match with Liverpool, which he watched with his son Cruz.
While the Beckhams were filmed by cameramen, they took pictures of themselves in front of the stadium.
And more about MU. Beckham answered questions from a Sky journalist, and when he asked if David liked Ibrahimovic's play, former star“MU” addressed Zlatan personally: “Thank you for playing in my club, Zlatan”. He compared Ibrahimovic to his children: “He loves to win. When he loses, he becomes like my children: he gets angry, loses control over himself, conflicts ... Okay, my children do not lose! And he - yes. The real winner. "
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The other day, Beckham, for the first time in three years, visited the location former club... He attended workout, had a few words with Thiago Silva and Maxwell, and walked around training center PSG. Naturally, there were photos.
Produces fashionable clothes
Very fashionable. Beckham bought the Kent & Curwen brand last year, and since then the company has been doing what they call "reimagining the legacy of British style." Well, maybe it's too much about rethinking, but the collection really turned out to be recognizably English, reminiscent of the days of the Beatles and the young Michael Caine. Beckham not only takes part in the creation of things, but, of course, is the main model of the brand.
Uploads photos of food on Instagram ...
That's that. Time is like that. Perhaps Beckham is being forced to do this.
Fighting with Ron Dennis from Formula 1
Maldives, New Year's Eve, concert venue, VIP seats ... are taken. When Beckham and his wife, children and friends, among whom was the famous chef Gordon Ramsay, came to watch the performance, they found that their places were taken. Even despite the presence of personalized armor on each seat. The former head of McLaren, Ron Dennis, with his company took other people's seats. Between him and David there was a skirmish in a raised voice. An eyewitness reported that Beckham yelled at Ron: "I paid the most on this island!" Dennis and his companions left, and a few days later the ex-director of Formula 1 apologized through the press. And the Beckhams shared a New Year's photo with subscribers.
Pulls out his son
Brooklyn Beckham, a young marketer, photographer, model, playboy, actor and schoolboy, leads a busy social life. He has eight million subscribers on Instagram, whom Brooklyn pleases not only with photos, but sometimes with streams. That is, live broadcasts, during which anyone can ask a question.
During the stream, questions appeared in the corner of the screen. Suddenly, in the midst of endless "hello", "hey, I adore you," "hello from Bangkok," etc. there was a record: "You must be at school" from an authorized account of David Beckham. And then again: "You have my shirt on."
Interestingly, the shirt incident didn't end there. Brooklyn posted a photo in which he is in the same shirt as in the video, according to the latest fashion, buttoned only with the top button. And again the father got into the commentary. “Cool shirt. Where did you get it?" - Beckham asked his son.
Protests against Trump
Together with his wife and even his son. All the Beckhams posted posts on their Instagram accounts in support of the so-called "Women's March" against Donald Trump, which took place in Washington and other cities. Victoria posted a photo with her daughter Harper and the hashtag "Women's March", and David limited himself to one picture. Note that Melania Trump wears Victoria Beckham dresses.
Photographs children
In the caption to the photo, David reveals that he loves it when Cruz plays the guitar to his brothers. While they listen, the father of the family prepares dinner. By the way, this has been known for a long time: the husband cooks in the Beckham family.
Owns a football club in MLS
So far, only on paper. This is a project for the future, the club does not even have a name yet. Beckham acquired the franchise, and now has the right to declare his club in the championship when the stadium is built. The dates have been shifted several times already.
English footballer, world football star David Robert Joseph Beckham was born on May 2, 1975 in Laytonstone, East London (Great Britain). His father, David Edward Anan Beckham, was a kitchen installer, and his mother, Sandra West, was a hairdresser. David's parents were English fans football club Manchester United have also frequently attended the team's home games at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester.
David Beckham is the only English player in history to score goals in three World Cups (1998, 2002, 2006). David Beckham has played 115 caps for England, 58 of which he played with the captain's armband. In the national team, Beckham scored 17 goals.
David Beckham - Best Young Player of the 1997 England Championship; the second football player of the world in 1999, 2001 (according to FIFA), winner of the "Silver ball" of the second football player in Europe in 1999 (according to the magazines France-Footbal and Onze Mondial); winner of the "Bronze Ball" of the third European footballer in 2003 (according to Onze Mondial magazine).
Beckham was part of the symbolic European team in 2001, 2003 (according to UEFA). He is UEFA's Most Valuable Player in the 1999 European Season; the best midfielder of the European season 1999 (according to UEFA).
2001 Person of the Year (BBC Award) included in the FIFA 100 list. In 2000, he was ranked second in the poll by definition best football player planets. In 2001 he was recognized in Great Britain as the athlete of the year.
Beckham is married to former Spice Girls lead singer Victoria Adams (Beckham), they have sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, and daughter Harper Seven.
The material was prepared based on information from open sources
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"Beckham" - this word has already become a household word. So allegorically they call people who were able to build their own image, a real "empire", based on the magnificent sports career... His popularity increased even further when he married Victoria, a successful British pop singer of the 90s and later a fashion designer and entrepreneur. This gorgeous couple has conquered the whole world, becoming perhaps one of the most famous unions in the world. An amazing rise to the top from the bottom. But it’s just as surprising that if you google “Beckham,” you will not see a single football-related link on the first page of results.
The only mention is the shorthand of his football career on Wikipedia, otherwise the page is full of links to social media accounts. networks, numerous books, as well as stories about his latest fashion research. It's hard to understand, especially given his impressive roster of footballing accomplishments, but it is clear that he has been able to endure and overcome the hardships that many face after retirement. The pursuit of a stellar life is one of those factors that, oddly enough, helped him in his formation and allowed him to succeed at Manchester United.
The great Bax's career lasted 21 years. During this time, he played 115 times in the national team jersey, won 6 Premier League titles, two FA Cups, a La Liga title, two MLS Cups, one Ligue 1 title and, like the icing on the cake, the Champions League Cup. From rolling a ball with the boys in Ridgway Park to treble in 1999 and proving his worth in the United States. This great football path is remembered by many true connoisseurs of sports # 1. The story of Manchester United player David Robert Joseph Beckham.
David was born and raised in East London, in the suburb of Leistone, and at first played football only for pleasure and emotional relaxation. He could spend hours grazing with his father, David Edward (Ted) Beckham.
As a football fan, Ted pinned great expectations on a son, because David was the middle child of three and the only boy. He brought the boy to practice at his first club in his life, Ridgway Rovers. The father passed on to his son some of his knowledge and skills, but, more importantly, he instilled in him a love for Manchester United (David's second name - Robert - was given to him by his father in honor of Sir Bobby Charlton).
In a 2007 interview, David recalled how no one at school took his hobby for football seriously:
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Football player.
No, what do you want to do then, who to work with?
"The problem is that being a footballer is the only thing I wanted in life."
The young player's talent was quickly noticed after he brilliantly passed the screenings at Leyton Orient and Norwich City. However, it was Tottenham, based in north London, that turned out to be more agile and lured David into their ranks. He also represented Brimsdo Rovers where he continued to improve and won the Under-15 Tournament with the team. The boy was simply destined to climb to the top with his peers from Tottenham, and then conquer new heights with the team already at the adult level. But, as we all know, life is unpredictable.
Most kids celebrate their 14th birthday by eating birthday cake with their parents and friends, unpacking gifts and enjoying them, whether it's a new phone or a bike. Beckham spent his in a formal setting in appropriate attire - shirt, jacket and tie. The tie was not ordinary, it was immediately evident, it is not easy to get it in any store. Completely red, and in only one place was that which set it apart from any other red tie and made it unique - the Manchester United emblem. I am sure that young David will remember that evening for the rest of his life, because then he was accompanied by none other than Sir Alex Ferguson himself. With the great Scotsman, they chatted almost the entire evening, and at the end they tasted that very birthday cake that is inherent in any birthday.
Ferguson was determined to sign the boy to the United school team, and described to him the advantages of such a move. In truth, he didn't have to grovel for long. Beckham with the most early years was a United fan, dreaming and waking up to play in front of thousands of Old Trafford audiences chanting his name. Little David's only fear was the move from East London and the need to start his life in Manchester from scratch. After a conversation with the family, the Beckhams decided that the advantages more than cover all the shortcomings, and the boy put his signature in the contract.
After impressive performances for the high school team, Beckham continued to shine on the United youth team, winning the 1992 FA Youth Cup with Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes and the Neville brothers. Young Backs scored in the first game of the two-legged final against Crystal Palace, ending up with a 6-3 win on aggregate.
His successful performances in the Cup made to attract attention coaching staff the main team, and Beckham became involved in games in the main team. His debut came in the League Cup against Brighton as a substitute. Then there was another Cup game against Port Vale and the first Champions League game. But in order to really mature and get more playing time, so necessary for the formation of a young player, young Beckham had to go on loan.
Beckham became Preston's main free kick kicker
Preston North End and their coach, Gary Peters, literally jumped at the opportunity to hire a shy 19-year-old. At first, the young Englishman was skeptical: “It seemed to me that it was a sign that the club wants to get rid of me,” he wrote in his book “My World”. But Sir Alex's thoughts on this matter were diametrically opposed.
A month in Lancashire served Beckham well. He played on the main team and earned the right to be a staff set performer. Any other young player could have folded in front of such a big responsibility, but not David. He took up the challenge and coped with it brilliantly, scoring two goals in five games, including one straight from a corner.
Back at United, Backs, inspired, was ready for the next challenge - his debut in the Premier League. On the day of the match with Leeds United in 1995, David stepped onto the lawn of his native stadium with full stands for the second time in his life. The first time was when he played the role of a mascot nine years ago. In that 1994-95 season he will play for United in four more games, but this football year ended in disappointment for the team. The club lost the title by one point to Blackburn, and United were beaten 1-0 by Everton in the FA Cup final.
The team also got off to a bad start in 1995-96, losing 3-1 to Aston Villa, and although Beckham scored a goal, the fans and the press were far from enthusiastic. Ferguson was rejuvenating the squad at the time and recruiting many youngsters to play for the main team. Almost everyone around was skeptical, from commentators to the fans themselves. Their attitude changed radically when the team won the title in May, and at the same time returned the FA Cup to Old Trafford.
The following season, Beckham scored the second outstanding goal of his career (I will return to the first one later). United were already in the lead 2-0 when David noticed that Wimbledon goalkeeper Neil Sullivan was far enough out of the net to shoot from midfield. The ball flew along a high trajectory right into the goal, almost by the collar of the stunned and helpless goalkeeper, who was taken by surprise. Beckham really made a name for himself in the Premier League. That season, he helped the team defend the title of champion of the country and rightfully deserved the award for the best young player according to the PFA.
In the same year, at the age of twenty-one, he made his way to the England squad. Having made his debut in 1996 in a match against Moldova, he gradually became an indispensable player in the team and played in all qualifying matches for the 1998 World Cup.
David scored a direct free kick against Colombia in the group stage. Such goals will soon become business card midfielder. The British successfully overcame group stage and got into the 1/8 finals, where the formidable Argentina appeared as their rival. It was in the match with them that one of the most terrible moments for Beckham in his entire career happened. After the current Atletico Madrid helmsman Diego Simeone broke the rules on it, Beckham lost control of himself and hit the offender, which immediately led to a straight red card. England managed to hold out until the end of the match, but lost on penalties.
The next significant milestone in his career was 1999, when, within a few days, Manchester United issued a treble, which in England had never been possible before. After winning the Premier League, when in decisive match David scored his debut goal against Spurs, and the FA Cup final United were to face the Titans in the Champions League final German football- Bayern Munich.
The Devils were down 1-0 by 90 minutes, but David's two corners were turned into goals by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's and Teddy Sheringham's forces, leading United and the whole country into a delight. At the end of the season, Beckham was nominated for the FIFA Player of the Year title for his merits.
The Reds comfortably won two Premier League titles in 2000 and 2001, and Beckham was an integral part, the main gear in that United machine, scoring 15 goals in those two seasons, playing in each of them. 31 matches. In the 2001-2002 season, David increased the pace even more and reached a new level, scoring 16 goals in all tournaments for the team. Subsequently, it turns out that that season will be the richest in goals in Beckham's career.
The midfielder scored the most iconic goal of his career in the international match on October 6, 2001. The British were 2-1 behind Greece, and the match time was inexorably drawing to a close. The Three Lions needed at least a draw to make it to the 2002 World Cup, but the prospects were far from bright.
But David Beckham took matters into his own hands, solving the problem with his inherent style and grace. Like two years ago in the match against Bayern, Beckham made a real football miracle. Teddy Sheringham earned a free kick 23 meters from the opponent's goal, and it was taken by none other than David Beckham. And he scored a goal in his own way - with a direct hit to the top corner. There was no trace of that contempt and disfavor on the part of the fans after the 1998 World Cup; from zero to one hundred, Becks again became the pride of the country and a national hero.
That successful summer as captain, Beckham led the national team to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, where his team was worthily losing to the future winners of the World Cup - the Brazilians - with a score of 2-1. Back in Manchester, he realized that his credibility and the manager's trust were now at stake.
Sir Alex Ferguson began to tire of the player's out-of-football activities and lost faith in football as the driving force behind David's decisions. The situation completely spiraled out of Bex's control after that iconic altercation in the locker room, when he needed to stitch up the wound that his coach, albeit inadvertently, inflicted on him, launching a boot in his direction. Despite this conflict, Beckham stayed for the rest of the season and helped the team win their sixth Premier League title.
He left United in the summer of 2003 for 35 million euros. Now he has become part of the "galacticos", and the current club suited his stellar image perfectly.
The rest is history. The Beckham brand has firmly taken its place in the fashion environment. But I urge you to remember Beckham - the footballer he was long before he became a multi-faceted media personality. Honing skills and character - that's what allowed him to declare himself and achieve success not only in the football field. But for Manchester United fans, he will always remain a Class' 92 alumnus who has helped the Devils reach heights never seen before in English football.