A Rise Sir David Beckham

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Famous both on & off the pitch, David Beckham has reached iconic status during a career spanning 16 years & taking in four of the world's biggest clubs. Born in east London, Beckham began his football career at Tottenham Hotspur but signed schoolboy forms for Manchester United on his 14th birthday. he was part of the team that won the FA Youth Cup in 1992 &, having made his senior debut in 1994, soon established himself as United's right-sided midfielder. Beckham was integral to the club's success during his time at Old Trafford, winning six Premier League medals, two FA Cups & being part of the legendary Treble-winning side of 1998. Beckham has also been a major player for England since making his international debut in 1996. His infamous sending off against Argentina in the 1988 World Cup looked set to ruin his England career but thanks to his impressive performances & his attitude on & off the pitch, he won supporters round & became England captain in 2000. Similarly, Manchester United supporters were rocked by Beckham's move to Real Madrid in 2003, but he his still held in high regard by the club & fans alike. Awarded an OBE in 2003, Beckham is now an iconic figure in English football & has been instrumental in England's bid host the 2018 World Cup. Although injury sadly put paid to his dream of playing in the 2010 Finals, his status is such that he travelled with the England team to South Africa to act as a mentor. As much as a brand as a footballer, & with a celebrity lifestyle most can only dream of, David Beckham is much more than a footballing legend. This in-depth biography traces the incredible accomplishments of the kind-hearted & talented star who has taken the world by storm.