9 Facts About David Beckham That Prove Why He Is An International Footballing Icon
Happy Birthday David Beckham!
There are many footballers around who are loved for their deadly skills, style or elaborate lifestyle, but there's only one David Beckham. The former Manchester United and England star turns 42 today.
Becks is a brand in himself - remember his outstanding free kicks, chic haircuts and dapper outfits that leave him a cut above the rest? As he celebrates his birthday, here are some quirky facts about the most celebrated footballer of his generation.
1. He dropped out of school at age 16 and started playing for the Manchester United junior team.
2. He has a movie named after him. It's called Bend It Like Beckham.
3. Beckham suffers from terrible OCD issues. He can't settle unless everything is perfect.
4. One of his tattoos dedicated to his wife is spelled wrong. Instead of 'Victoria' it is spelled 'Vihctoria'
5. He cannot hold his tears back after watching an emotional movie or TV show.
6. He was transferred to Real Madrid from Manchester United in 2003 for a whopping $40 million.
7. Both Beckham and his wife Victoria are into a lot of charity work.
8. He underwent voice coaching to modulate his voice and not sound common.
9. Beckham left Manchester United soon after he was unintentionally hit by his coach Sir Alex Ferguson's boot during a match.
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