The godfather of his sons, Brooklyn & Romeo, is Elton John
Among the guests at his 30th birthday party were Elizabeth Hurley, Elle Macpherson and Geri Halliwell.
He played for England in the 1998, 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups of Soccer. He was named captain for the national team in 2000 but announced his resignation from that prestigious position on 2 July 2006 (the day after England were knocked out of the 2006 World Cup).
He played for England in the 2006 FIFA World Cup of Soccer.
Gary Neville – his teammate in the national English football team – was best man at his wedding.
Stood down as England captain after they were knocked out of the 2006 FIFA World Cup (2 July 2006).
Relinquished the captaincy of England after the team’s quarter-final defeat to Portugal in the World Cup. [2 July 2006]
Godmother of his sons Romeo and Brooklyn is Elizabeth Hurley.
Chosen one of “Time” magazine’s Time 100 in 2004.
After Real Madrid announced he would not remain there after the end of the 2006-2007 season, he signed a five-year-deal for the Los Angeles Galaxy, earning up to $50 million dollar a year in direct salary, with endorsements and profit-sharing.
Is mentioned in Love Actually (2003) when Hugh Grant‘s character lists “David Beckham’s right foot” as one of the things that make Britain great.
Won the Spanish La Liga title with Real Madrid before his transfer to LA Galaxy.
He and his wife Victoria have three sons. Their names are Brooklyn Joseph (March 4, 1999), Romeo James (September 1, 2002), and Cruz David (February 20, 2005).
Was among the guests at Tom Cruise‘s and Katie Holmes‘ wedding ceremony in Italy.
Suffers from ornithophobia (fear of birds).
Godfather to Davinia Taylor‘s and Dave Gordon’s son Grey.
In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his salary for the year to be $33 million.
Founded the David Beckham football academy.
Ranked #5 in the 2008 Forbes The Celebrity 100 list.
Among the godparents of their sons Brooklyn and Romeo are Elizabeth Hurley, Elton John and his partner David Furnish. Additionally, football agent Dave Gardner is one of Brooklyn’s godfathers. Each of the boys has five godparents. Brooklyn has four godfathers and one godmother and Romeo has three godfathers and two godmothers.
He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2003 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to Football.
Personal Quotes
I dream a lot about football and a lot of them have come true for me.
The England team should be managed by an English manager.
Whenever Man Utd lose people always say there’s a crisis.
As a footballer you always want to test yourself against the best.
If someone had said in 1998 after my sending off in the World Cup that I would be leading my country out within three years I would have laughed in their face.
In Spain people have lunch and dinner a lot later – when I return to England I’ll have to eat alone at midnight.
Pelé was a complete player. I didn’t see him live obviously, because I wasn’t born.
“Well, I can play in the centre, on the right and occasionally on the left side” – when asked if he thought that he was a volatile player
I like Victoria for herself, not for nothing else. I’d like her if she worked in Tesco.
“Shopping!” – Beckham describing his strengths
At home things are hard. For instance, my curtains are never open, I get no privacy at all. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I saw daylight in my house.
I think the most important goal I scored in Spain was the first one because people were wary about me coming over to Spain as a player – they thought I was just there to sell shirts.
On Real Madrid: “To experience playing and being in the same team as these players is something that might not ever happen again – to have so many players in one team. I just wanted to be one of these stars and play in this team.”
Alex Ferguson is the best manager I’ve ever had at this level. Well, he’s the only manager I’ve actually had at this level. But he’s the best manager I’ve ever had.
I definitely want (my son) Brooklyn to be christened, but I don’t know into what religion yet.
“During the past few months, I have become accustomed to reading more and more ludicrous stories about my private life.
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