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David Beckham is an international sensation.

Between being one of England’s best footballers,

marrying Pop Icon Victoria Beckham, and

endorsing famous brands such as Pepsi and

Armani, Beckham has become a household name

in all corners of the globe.

At the ripe age of 16, Beckham dropped out of

school to play for the Manchester United training

division. Impressing right from the start, he

broke into the first team against Brighton and

Hove Albion on September 23rd 1992, signing his

first professional contact with the side shortly

after in 1993.

Motivational Lessons:

Featuring the up and coming

talent, 1996 saw Manchester

United win the FA Premier

League, FA Cup as well as the FA

Community Shield, securing

Beckham’s place in the spotlight.

Beckham’s fame quickly turned

to infamy, however, as he gained

a reputation for his short temper

after being sent off in a crucial

fixture against Argentina in the

World Cup of 1998 for an

apparent kick to the back of

Diego Simeone’s leg.

Shortly after the 1998 World Cup

there was great controversy when

David Beckham was considered for

England’s Captaincy. Still incensed

by Beckham’s behaviour recent on

the pitch, people felt that he was

being rewarded for his actions

rather than punished. Yet it was

precisely this controversy that

fuelled Beckham to change his

attitude and, once donning the

captain’s armband, used the

opportunity to win back the trust

and respect of the English Fans.

One of the secrets

to David’s success

is his support

system. David’s

parents – Ted and

Sandra – attend

most of his

matches and his

wife – Victoria –

and four children

attended every

match.

In the same year

Manchester United won the

Champion’s League title, an

Intercontinental Cup, as well

as the English Premier

League title.

The impact was immediate. In 1999,

David Beckham was awarded player

of the year by FIFA following a win in

the FA Cup, as well as second place in

the highly coveted European Ballon

d’Or awards.

Despite leaving his first professional club Manchester United in 2003, Beckham continued to

enjoy a hugely successful international and club career through the following years, making

important appearances for Read Madrid, LA Galaxy and, finally, Paris Saint Germaine.

David is also known

for donating money

to various charities

across the world.

Before announcing his retirement in 2013, Beckham demonstrated a charitable

side rarely seen in the world of football by donating all his waged earned at Paris

Saint Germaine to the largest children’s hospital in

the French Capital.

“I don't think I'm really in a situation to complain, because I

consider myself to be privileged to be doing what I do”.

“Hindsight is a wonderful thing”.

“I'm a strong person, I'm a strong family man, I'm a strong

husband and a strong father.”

“I still look at myself and want to improve.”

“I know I've been given a talent which can't disappear just like

that. For four games I didn't perform like I can. I want to prove

that's right.”

“The secret of the team's success is easy - unity and hard

work.”

Best Quotes:

"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world

they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's

an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is

temporary. Impossible is nothing."

References:http://david-beckham.celebration-of.com/About.aspxhttp://www.biography.com/people/david-beckham-9204321http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/david-beckham-will-pass-psg-wages-to-paris-childrens-charity-8575663.html