David Beckham, whose biography will be discussed in this article, is one of the most famous players throughout the history of football. He retired just a couple of years ago, and this year he turned 42 years old. Beckham played as a right midfielder, but could also play in central midfield.
Start of a career
David Beckham is a football player who spent most of his career at Manchester United, but he started out at a completely different club. Moreover, he managed to visit large quantities youth academies before ending up at Manchester United.
He was born on May 2, 1975 in London and early childhood became interested in football. At first he played in such semi-professional clubs as Ridgeway Rovers or BCSS, but later he first entered the youth academy of the Norwich club, after which he ended up at the Leyton Orient club. In early 1987, when he was just 12 years old, Beckham was accepted into the Tottenham academy and a couple of years later he reached his final destination, namely Manchester United. David Beckham ended up spending most of his career there. The footballer’s biography, naturally, includes other clubs, but it was Manchester United that became his first.
Playing for Manchester
David Beckham, whose biography is known to almost every football fan, was a huge talent, and from the very first months at Manchester United they predicted a great future for him. Already in 1992, when he was only 17 years old, he made his debut in the main team in a League Cup match. However, the following season there was no place for him in the squad, so in 1994, young Beckham was sent on loan to the small club Preston North End, which at that time played in the Third Division.
There he played five matches, scored the first two professional goals of his career, and then returned to Manchester United, where he appeared on the field ten more times in the remaining half of the season, also scoring his first goal for the club. Since 1995, the 20-year-old midfielder has become a permanent starter. He appeared in almost every match and worked real miracles on the field. Already in 1996, he won his first English Championship and first FA Cup, and in 1999 he added to his collection the trophy that every football player dreams of - the Champions League Cup.
In total, David Beckham, whose biography is not limited to the Manchester United club, played 389 official matches for him and scored 83 goals. He became a true Manchester United legend. Largely thanks to him, the club won six English Championships and two FA Cups during this time. However, in 2003, the time came for a change, and the 28-year-old footballer moved to Real Madrid for 37.5 million euros.
Move to Real Madrid
It's no secret that Real Madrid is one of the strongest clubs the world, so the transition of a first magnitude star of this magnitude caused a great resonance in society. But Beckham began to earn back the money that was paid for him without any problems. Over four seasons, he played 155 matches and scored 20 goals. However, his stay at the club was not the best period, so he only added the Spanish Championship to his collection of trophies, and even that was only achieved in the last season in 2007. Then Beckham's contract expired, and he went to work in the United States, where the Los Angeles Galaxy club signed a new agreement with him.
Moving to the USA
It was clear to everyone that Bex’s star had already set. Beckham David, whose career turned out to be incredibly bright, continued in the United States, but it was far from the same level of football. The midfielder spent his first year and a half at Galaxy quite successfully, he played in 32 matches and scored 6 goals. After that, he received a loan offer from the Italian Milan, which he accepted. Over six months in Milan, he played twenty more matches, scoring two goals, after which he returned to the United States.
However, this story did not end just like that: after another six months, 15 matches and two goals, Bex again went to Milan, with whom he spent another half of the season. Naturally, at that age his condition was already far from ideal, so he did not appear on the field so often. During his second loan, he played 13 matches, but did not score a single goal.
Returning to the Galaxy in 2010, Beckham continued to play for the club, playing another 118 matches and scoring 20 goals. During his time with the American club, he helped the Galaxy win the MLS Cup twice, win the MLS Championship three times, and also win the MLS playoffs three times. In 2012, when his contract with the club came to an end, Beckham wanted to announce his retirement as a football player, but received an offer from the French club Paris Saint-Germain, which had recently been acquired by Arab sheikhs and needed promotion. And who in the world of football at that time was the most a prominent representative? Of course Beckham!
End of career at PSG
When he signed a short-term contract with PSG, Beckham was already 38 years old, so no one expected him to incredible results. He was rather a media personality to attract attention. But, despite this, he still entered the field 14 times, although he did not score a single goal.
Performances for the national team
Naturally, Beckham became a legend not only at the club level. He made his debut in the England national team in September 1996 in a match against the Moldavian national team. And already in 1998 he went to the World Cup, where he played in three matches and scored his first goal for the national team, which came in group match v. Colombia.
At the championship of the year, Beckham was already a starter and gave three assists in three matches, but this did not help the English get out of the group. At the 2002 World Cup, Beckham was already on hand and helped the team reach the quarterfinals, scoring one goal and making three assists. At the 2004 European Championship, the British again only managed to reach the quarterfinals, and Beckham gave two assists. The last major tournament for David was the 2006 World Cup, where the England team again stopped at the quarter-final phase, and Beckham again scored one goal and gave three assists.
Beckham played his last match for the national team in October 2009 - it was a qualifying game against the Belarusian national team, and there David gave his last assist. In total, he played 115 matches for the national team, scoring 17 goals and providing 38 assists.
After football
Did David Beckham stay in football after his playing career ended? Back in 2010, he made an attempt to try on the position of coach, or rather assistant coach. He entered coaching staff Fabio Capello, who was then in charge of the England team. However, Beckham held his position for only three months, after which he left the post and never returned to coaching.
Personal life
David and Victoria Beckham are one of the most famous star couples in the world. They met when David was still playing at Manchester United. Soon David and Victoria Beckham (then Adams) got married. In 1999, their first son, Brooklyn, was born. David Beckham, whose family is already exemplary, did not stop at just one child. In 2002, the second son, Romeo, was born, and in 2005, the third son, Cruz. David Beckham, whose personal life is public, still wanted a daughter, and in 2011 his wish came true: the couple had baby Harper.
David Beckham is an English-born former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Throughout sports biography replaced a number of top football clubs - Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, Milan, Los Angeles Galaxy and Paris Saint-Germain.
The popular athlete is also famous among people who are not into sports, thanks to memes, jokes and aphorisms associated with the name Beckham. These phrases were usually originally expressed by commentators during a football player's game, and then circulated as quotes across the Internet. For example, the phrase “today is not Beckham’s day” has become a part of online and urban folklore and denotes a series of sudden failures for the person using this description.
Childhood and youth
David Beckham was born in England, in the small town of Leytonstone, on May 2, 1975. The zodiac sign Taurus became the patron symbol of the future athlete.
David was the third child in the family, he has older sisters Lynn and Joan. After the appearance of his long-awaited son, Ted Beckham paid all his attention only to him, dreaming of making David a great athlete. His father began training with David when he was 2 years old.
Football
David began his first steps in sports at the London club Leyton, where he played for two years. After that the budding young athlete entered a famous football school Tottenham, which he graduated from quite successfully.
David was 11 years old when he was noticed by representatives of the famous Manchester United club. The talented teenager was invited to take exams, which he successfully passed and was accepted into the club's youth team. In 1992, the Manchester United youth team won the FA Cup, and all critics noted Beckham's amazing performance.
David Beckham at Manchester United In 1993, the young man signed a professional contract with the most famous British club and became a member of the main team.
However, despite his popularity, David understood that football happiness was rather short-lived, so he decided that football alone was not enough for him. Beckham was helped in this by his father, who converted him sporting talent into money. At the age of 20, the young man signed contracts with the giants Pepsi and Adidas, becoming the face of these brands.
The best feints and goals of David BeckhamIn 1998, David became a true national hero thanks to a goal scored against Colombia at the World Cup. But the athlete's fortunes changed at this World Cup, and he was accused of “killing football” when he received a red card in the match against Argentina. Many blamed Beckham for Manchester United losing the championship.
In 2000, the football player was appointed captain of the England team. And in 2002, the midfielder began to have troubles with the head coach of Manchester United, which became public, and the matter almost ended in a fight.
In 2002, Beckham was sold to Real Madrid for a “ridiculous” sum of € 35 million. The footballer’s career was steadily rising, and as part of the Spanish club, David became the champion of Spain (2006-2007) and the winner of the country’s Super Cup (2003).
The number 23 assigned to the athlete has become a legend. Real Madrid sold a huge number of club T-shirts with his number.
In 2004, Beckham considered moving to football clubs Chelsea or Arsenal. The transfer amount in this case was supposed to be € 200 million, and the club that acquired the west London club could afford it.
In the fight for the football player, Chelsea was ready to offer the required amount; negotiations with the athlete’s managers ended in a positive way. But Real couldn’t give up the best player so easily; the Spaniards managed to persuade David to continue cooperation.
In 2007, due to a scandal with the management of Real Madrid, Beckham moved to play for the little-known American club Los Angeles Galaxy, signing a 5-year contract with them. The transfer of the legendary player provoked an unprecedented surge of interest in football among local residents. It was assumed that the Englishman's salary would be $250 million, but, according to rumors, David received $27.5 million.
In 2009, Beckham moved to Italian Milan on loan. The debut in this team was more than successful - 2 goals in 4 matches. Rumors immediately spread in the press about the Englishman’s final transfer to Milan. At Galaxy, David missed most of the season. It is for this reason that Californian fans dramatically changed their attitude towards the football player. Offensive posters flashed across the stadiums every now and then.
The book by teammate Landon Donovan, “The Beckham Experiment,” added fuel to the fire, in which the athlete did not skimp on harsh criticism of the famous Englishman.
The 2011/2012 season became the “era of renaissance” for Beckham. It was then that several clubs joined the fight for the football player. On December 1, 2012, the football player played his last match for the Galaxy.
On January 31, 2013, Beckham signed a 5-month contract with PSG. As part of the Parisians, David became the champion of France. This victory made the athlete a unique football player, who during his career managed to become the champion of four countries - England, Spain, USA and France. Best moments Beckham's games and free kicks from all matches were collected by fans into video collections, which are still popular on the Internet today.
David Beckham at PSG Beckham was also one of the players who represented the England team at international competitions. In the English national team, the football player was recognized as the record holder for the number of matches played among field players.
David set records not only in sportingly: He was recognized as the highest paid football player in the world in 2011.
David Beckham's last matchBusiness and advertising
In 2005, David Beckham began producing eau de toilette under the David Beckham brand. The first fragrance was developed by perfumers Alon Astori and Beatrice Piquet. The first perfume was called “David Beckham Instinct” and was intended for men of any age. The first batch of goods was immediately sold out - the star name played a role.
In 2007, the company began producing both men's and women's fragrances. Since that time, perfumes of the same name marked “For Him” and “For Her” have been released annually. In an interview, the football player admitted that all his own released versions of perfume are equivalent to him. According to Beckham, the brand is not trying to outshine the previous ones, but is simply creating something new.
In the year of completion sports career David Beckham starred in an advertisement for H&M underwear. The commercial was directed by. The football player also continued to act as a model for glossy publications; his parameters (weight 77 kg and height 185 cm) allow him to compete with professionals in this field. The athlete himself demonstrates excellent taste and an impeccable sense of style, so over time, another one was added to his list of titles - ambassador and honorary president of the British Fashion Council.
In 2015, Beckham starred in a commercial for the cellular operator Sprint. According to the plot of the ad, David visits cell phone stores throughout London to find a suitable tariff. Salon clients see a celebrity and go after him. At the end of the video, the crowd reaches the Sprint salon, where the football player chooses a tariff and concludes an agreement.
In 2014 it was released documentary David Beckham: Journey into the Unknown, which chronicles the football superstar's post-career life. The plot of the film centers on a motorcycle trip that David went on with three friends.
David Beckham: a journey into the unknownIn 2015, Beckham made his first appearance in a feature film. Former football player performed a cameo in the action comedy film “The Agents of U.N.C.L.” British film director Guy Ritchie, for whom David has already appeared in promotional videos.
David Beckham's cameo in The Agents of U.N.C.L.E. Not the last place in life former athlete takes up charity. Since 2005, the football player has been an ambassador goodwill international fund UNICEF, and 10 years later became the founder of the organization “7”, whose goal is to help children with diseases that require expensive treatment. David chose the name in honor of the number with which he played in the Manchester United club team.
Personal life
Nothing is known about David's romantic relationships in his youth. But the football player managed to become famous as an ideal family man. The athlete’s personal life has been associated with his name for many years. David was already famous player and an eligible bachelor when he met Victoria Adams, the star of the group. In 1999, the lovers officially registered their marriage. The union of two popular personalities led to the couple becoming one of the most famous British unions. Victoria gave birth to David four children: sons, Romeo and Cruz, as well as the long-awaited daughter Harper.
David Beckham got tattoos of his children's names. Also on the athlete’s shoulder is a portrait of his wife, and on his left hand are the word “Love” and a swallow. In total, David's body is decorated with 17 tattoos. Because of this, Beckham often played in long sleeves during his football career.
In 2010, a scandal broke out around the football player’s personal life. Prostitute Irma Nichi gave a scandalous interview, saying that in 2007 Beckham met with her and other women of the same profession more than once. The athlete sued Irma, accusing him of libel. The woman, in turn, filed a counterclaim, demanding compensation for moral damages due to the accusation of lying.
In parallel with this, rumors began to appear about the footballer’s new novels. In the summer of 2012, the tabloids again accused David of cheating. Journalists attributed the footballer to an affair with opera singer Katherine Jenkins. Victoria calmly responded to these rumors. The Beckham family did not comment on the suspicions.
These rumors were not the first and not the last. In 2016, one photo was enough for journalists to accuse David of another betrayal. In this photo, a man leaves a coffee shop and looks thoughtfully at a blonde girl who happens to be nearby.
Rumors constantly circulate in the media about problems in the star family and that the spouses are allegedly on the verge of divorce. Journalists refer to the fact that today Victoria and David live between London and Los Angeles and do not spend time with each other, and their feelings have cooled. In addition, the couple put up for sale a shared villa in Provence, which is also being sold at a 70% discount.
The couple refutes rumors of family discord by regularly posting photos from joint vacations and romantic dates on their own Instagram accounts.
Chelsea interested in David Beckham's sons Few people know that David Beckham suffers from a rare mental illness - obsessive-compulsive disorder, the symptoms of which include a pathological desire to arrange things in a symmetrical order. David constantly makes sure that items are placed in a straight line and in even numbers. Beckham just hates it when things are out of place. This brings the footballer almost physical pain.
He also has another disease - asthma, which did not prevent him from building a brilliant career in sports. Limitations associated with illnesses influenced David's character, making him a dutiful and pedantic person. In addition, a non-brutal hobby has appeared in the life of a football player, which has a beneficial effect on nervous system- floristry.
The Sword of King Arthur."
David Beckham on the set of The Legend of King Arthur In 2018, David received a special prize from the UEFA President for his contribution to the development of football. Also at the end of the summer, the ex-athlete had the opportunity to personally represent the Invictus Games competition for former military personnel who received a disability in the service. Beckham traveled to Australia for the event with the founder sports tournament- Prince Harry.
Now the next issue of Vogue is being prepared for release, in which the entire Beckham family will appear full staff. The article will feature a detailed interview with David’s wife, Victoria.
Awards
- 1992 – FA Youth Cup winner
- 1996, 1999 – FA Cup winner
- 1999 – UEFA Champions League winner
- 1999 – Silver medalist UEFA Super Cup finalist
- 2003 – Champion, Winner of the Spanish Super Cup
- 2006/07 – Champion of Spain
- 2009, 2010, 2011 – Regular season winner Western Conference MLS
- 2011, 2012 – MLS Champion
- 2012/13 – French Champion
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Even though David Beckham's biography only includes 17 goals scored for the England national team, he could take free kicks like no one else! And, of course, David Beckham’s family is something outstanding: his style icon wife and former famous vocalist, three handsome sons and a father’s delight – a sweetheart daughter.
Biography of David Beckham
A neat guy and... a millionaire
A very interesting person - this David Beckham! A neat guy - which ones to look for (a consequence of a mental disorder, when a person needs, for example, that there is a certain amount of food in the refrigerator, or that socks are arranged by color in the locker - obsessive-compulsive disorder is quite harmless if it manifests itself in a form like that of our hero ). In 2011, he became the highest paid football player. Well, and, of course, during his career he played in legendary clubs! But – first things first.
From youth - at Manchester United
David Robert Joseph was born in the capital of Great Britain on May 2, 1975. The Beckhams (hairdresser Sandra and installer David) had three children: in addition to their son, two more daughters, Lynn and Joanna. David played excellent football since childhood and was part of the Ridgeway Park team. And in the summer of 1991, he signed his first impressive contract - with the Manchester United club.
At first, David was only a trainee, but after a year and a half he joined the main team. My first match for legendary club the football player spent in September 1992. It was an FA Cup game. Beckham began playing in the Premier League in April 1995. It was a winning season for Manchester United: they not only won the Cup, but also led the Premier League.
The very next year, Andrei Kanchelskis moved to Everton, and David Beckham’s biography changed: he took his “rightful” place in the starting lineup, and was recognized at the end of the season best player(according to surveys of colleagues). The team reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League and again became the winner in their home championship.
Glory and... disgrace
In 1998, David Beckham was named a national hero: having made it into the national team, he managed to score the decisive goal against the Colombians, and England qualified for the World Cup playoffs. But in the match with Argentina he was unlucky: the midfielder was sent off the field due to a conflict with Simeone (he now coaches last year's Spanish champion, Atlético Madrid). And upon returning to England, our hero was immediately “reclassified” as a major loser.
But his subsequent career at Manchester United showed: Beckham is not an outcast at all, he led his team to victory again and again and became one of the favorites of coach Sir Ferguson.
At the 2002 World Cup, Beckham was already captain of the England team. And although he scored only one goal, and England lost to Brazil in the quarter-finals, the very fact that David was a leader of his compatriots speaks volumes. In 2003, the “golden” time of David Beckham associated with Manchester United ended. Six Premier League victories, two cups and one Champions League triumph are left behind. A conflict with Alex Ferguson led to the player being sold to Real Madrid. The deal was modest - 25 million euros.
Model, businessman and handsome man!
Beckham spent four seasons in the Spanish “royal” club, only once during this time the team became the national champion. After this, the career of the famous Briton began to decline: a contract with the American Los Angeles Galaxy, a game in Milan (on loan) and a season in the French PSG.
David Beckham starred in advertisements for famous brands, participated in photo shoots for sports publications and fashion magazines, played in Guy Ritchie's film about King Arthur, released a line of perfumes and clothing, and in the States became the owner of a new MLS club.
Personal life of David Beckham
When washing dishes is a feat
David Beckham's family today numbers six people: he's just a hero dad! In the summer of 1999, the midfielder married the vocalist from the “girl band” Spice Girls. There were rumors that Victoria Adams won the heart of the much-adored football player by not asking for his autograph. But when Victoria invited David to meet her mom and dad, the groom volunteered to wash the dishes himself, which surprised and delighted his future father-in-law and mother-in-law.
Father of many children
Since those distant times, David Beckham's personal life has not known any particular scandals or upheavals. And the most important thing for the football player, businessman and model are his sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz. The godfather of the two Beckhams was the patriarch of English music, Elton John.
David Beckham's children are his pride and happiness. He dreamed of a daughter for a long time, and finally, in 2011, baby Harper Seven was born, in whom dad dotes.
In addition to his strange habits of putting jars in the refrigerator, David has an irresistible craving for tattoos - there are a lot of tattoos on his body, so the midfielder preferred to perform in long-sleeved T-shirts. David Beckham's wife and he himself were honored to attend Prince William's wedding, which they gladly took advantage of.
David Beckham is a living icon of world football. The midfielder from England became a real idol for millions. He always impressed not only with his exquisite playing, but also with his excellent sense of style.
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The athlete often appeared on the covers of glossy magazines and was an active participant in many social parties. Beckham's performance on the field was amazing and he won a huge number of individual and team awards. This article contains all the most interesting information about career and personal life former player England team.
Biography of David Beckham
The boy was born in the largest city in Great Britain - London. Beckham's parents' income was not very large; his father worked as an ordinary furniture assembler, and his mother was a hairdresser.
The family tried to attend church weekly, the guy was raised according to Christian principles of morality. His grandfather also took an active part in the formation of David. He often went with his grandson to the synagogue or to Tottenham matches.
2. Love for Manchester United.
The father of the future England national team player was a Manchester United fan. Members of the Beckham family often traveled to Manchester to watch the Red Devils play live. The young man also inherited a love for this team; he attended Bobby Charlton’s academy for a long time.
David's childhood was all about football. Boy with very small age began training in a team coached by his father and friends. As a teenager he played for Norwich, Leyton Orient and Tottenham. Only at the age of 14 the guy signed his first serious agreement with Manchester United.
David Beckham's career
4. Class 92.
Beckham joined Manchester United in 1991, and a year later he managed to become important player academy. The young man played and trained with his peers, namely Neville, Giggs, Davis, Scholes and Butt. These guys became an integral part of the famous "Class of 92".
The team was head and shoulders above their peers, and a year later the guys lifted their first serious trophy over their heads - the FA Youth Cup. IN early age the guy came on as a substitute in the match and for the main team of the Red Devils, but he failed to gain a foothold in the main team.
5. Rent at Preston North End.
Sir Alex Ferguson was well aware that a promising player needed to be given all the conditions for faster progress. The coach decided to send the young man to a team from the third strongest division in England. In the new team, the newcomer had to gain experience and also perform all the standard provisions. The athlete lived up to all expectations; in the first match he scored with a direct kick from a corner! The loan did not last long; at the beginning of 1995, the guy became an integral part of Manchester United.
6. First full season in the Premier League.
The midfielder played brightly in his first season, and was immediately remembered by fans thanks to his striking goals from set pieces. At the end of the championship, the football player received the title of best young player year. He helped the team win the championship and reach the semi-finals of the European Cup.
7. The path to the top.
1999 was a triumphant year for Beckham. The team won 4 important trophies (FA Cup, Premier League Championship, Champions League Cup and Intercontinental Cup), and the young midfielder took second place in the fight for the Golden Ball. As part of the English club, the young man achieved almost everything; he needed a new challenge.
8. Scandal with boots.
One of the negative aspects of David at the beginning of his career was that he did not like to work well on defense. This was precisely the reason for Manchester United's missed goal in the match with Arsenal. Sir Alex Ferguson was angry with the player, he kicked the boots that were lying on the floor towards the young man. One of them hit the star midfielder in the area near the eye.
David Beckham was born in Leytonstone on May 2, 1975. David began to learn the basics of football at the London club Leyton. After playing for Layton for a couple of years, pitcher high hopes the boy transferred to the Tottenham football school, which he graduated with success.
On July 8, 1991, David signed a contract with one of the best English clubs - Manchester United, first as a trainee, and a year and a half later, on January 23, 1993, a professional contract was signed with Beckham. Beckham played his first match for Manchester United on September 23, 1992. He replaced Andrei Kanchelskis in the FA Cup game against Brighton.
On 2 April 1995, David made his Premier League debut in a home match against Leeds United. Manchester United won the double that season, winning the Premier League and FA Cup.
In the 1996/1997 season, Beckham's star really lit up. David took a place in the main team of his club, replacing Andrei Kanchelskis, who left for Everton. Beckham spent the season in one breath and, according to the results of polls of football players, was recognized as the best player of the year. In the same season, David led his team to championship gold medals and the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
In 1998, Beckham was included in the list of 22 players who will go to France for the World Cup. The tournament was a big emotional outburst for Beckham. After not featuring in the first two games, he scored a fantastic free kick goal for Colombia in last match group stage for England and was named the country's national hero.
The match with Argentina ruined everything. The English were quite capable of getting past the Argentines, but Beckham's ill-fated removal (it was his first removal in his entire career) left the English no chance of winning the World Cup. David simply could not cope with his nerves, responding to Simeone’s provocation (by the way, the latter later admitted that he had feigned injury).
Upon returning home, Beckham was recognized as the main culprit of the defeat, and the footballer turned into an outcast. A lot of criticism fell on him. Many experts were inclined to believe that football career David's time in England came to an end, but Beckham himself had a different opinion... In the first Premier League match against Leicester, David scored his signature goal from a free kick, thereby bringing victory to Manchester United.
In March 1999, David became a father, his son's name was Brooklyn, the son's name was given in honor of the place where the child was conceived. In July 1999, David married Victoria Adams, a member of the pop group Spice Girls. They say that she amazed him by not asking for an autograph, and he surprised her (and her parents) by washing the dishes after their first dinner together.
Best of the day
David's next step was the honor of representing his country as captain at the 2002 World Cup. David scored the decisive goal against Greece in the last minute.
But on the European arena, in a match against Deportivo who played very “dirty”, the Argentinean Ducher breaks left leg Beckham, making an unreasonably hard tackle. It was because of this that David was unable to help his team in the quarterfinal match against Brazil, after which England left the World Cup. And David’s dream of the Golden Goddess remained a dream.
The 2002/2003 season was Beckham's last at Manchester United. There were several conflicts between the team coach Ferguson and David, and David was sold to the Real Madrid team for a ridiculous price for such a player - 25 million euros. At Real Madrid, he joined a star-studded line-up consisting of Raul, Ronaldo, Figo, Zidane and Roberto Carlos. His new number is 23, which was taken because of the great Jordan, whom Victoria remembered when choosing the number.
