Wednesday, July 20, 2011

David Beckham Playing Soccer

David Robert Joseph Beckham, OBE(born 2 May 1975 is an English footballer who plays midfield for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer having previously played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, and A.C. Milan, as well as the England national team, for whom he holds the all-time appearance record for an outfield player

Beckham's career began when he signed a professional contract with Manchester United, making his first-team debut in 1992 aged 17 During his time there, United won the Premier League title six times, the FA Cup twice, and the Champions League in 1999He left Manchester United to sign for Real Madrid in 2003, where he remained for four seasons clinching the La Liga championship in his final season with the club In January 2007, it was announced that Beckham would leave Real Madrid for the Major League Soccer club Los Angeles Galaxy signing a five-year contract with them on 1 July 2007. While a Galaxy player, he spent two loan spells in Italy with Milan in 2009 and 2010.

David Beckham Playing Soccer
David Beckham Playing Soccer
David Beckham Playing SoccerIn international football, Beckham made his England debut on 1 September 1996, at the age of 21. He was made captain from 15 November 2000 until the 2006 World Cup finals during which he played 58 times. He earned a much-publicised hundredth cap against France on 26 March 2008 and became the all-time outfield player appearance record holder on 28 March 2009 when he surpassed Bobby Moore's total of 108 caps. 115 career appearances to date he has stated that does not intend to retire from international football, having missed the 2010 World Cup through injury and not featuring in England manager Fabio Capello's post-World Cup plans

David Beckham Playing Soccer
David Beckham Playing Soccer
David Beckham Playing Soccer
David Beckham Playing Soccer
Beckham has twice been runner-up for World Player of the Year and in 2004 was the world's highest-paid footballer when taking into account salary and advertising deals Beckham was the first British footballer to play 100 Champions League matches He was 's most searched of all sports topics in both 2003 and 2004. With such global recognition he has become an elite advertising brand and a top fashion icon When joining the MLS in 2007 he was given the highest player salary in the league's history, with his playing contract with the Galaxy over the next three years being worth $6.5m per year

Beckham is married to former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham (née Adams The couple have three sons, are expecting a daughter, and currently reside in Beverly Hills, California.

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