He may live in Madrid but he continues to make front-page headlines. This is David Beckhams own story of his career to date for Manchester United Real Madrid & England & of his childhood family & private life. Featuring Davids first full account of a turbulent year in Spain on & off the field & Englands fortunes in Euro 2004. This is Beckhams fascinating life story in his own words. His rise through the ranks at the biggest club side in the world. His complex relationship with United boss Alex Ferguson. The England story from being vilified by the nation before returning as the prodigal son to eventually captaining his country. His acrimonious falling-out with his manager & departure from Old Trafford in June 2003. & starting a new chapter of his life on foreign soil in the glare of the worlds press. Now from Beckham himself we gain a vivid & eye-opening insight into the family man behind the famous footballer the international model & fashion leader. He describes how he first met & then married ex-Spice girl Victoria Adams & the upbringing of their two children Brooklyn & Romeo. How his familys every step is monitored by a posse of newshounds & paparazzi. Also the influence of his parents growing up as a shy youngster in the family home & how their subsequent split affected him. Intimate & soul-searching this is the real David Beckham like we have never seen before. NEW FOR THIS PAPERBACK EDITION:
- Beckhams first season with Real Madrid from within the dressing room with key stories on the likes of Figo Roberto Carlos & Zidane.
- His exclusive reaction to the sensational allegations about his private life; their effect on his relationship with Victoria & a reappraisal of their living arrangements.
- England & Euro 2004: the players threatened strike in support of Rio Ferdinand; Eriksson as England boss; & all the behind the scenes stories leading up to & including the Finals in Portugal.
- One year down the line does Beckham have any regrets about leaving Manchester United? & is there any truth in the rumours that he is unsettled in Madrid?