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David Beckham

Beckham was the vaccine for US soccer, Messi is the booster shot
Sport
/ 8 June 2023

Beckham was the vaccine for US soccer, Messi is the booster shot

David Beckham’s arrival in Major League Soccer helped revive a dying league but Messi joining will increase its popularity in preparation for the World Cup in 2026

By Eyaaz Matwadia
England may plod to glory
Article
/ 22 June 2018

England may plod to glory

With no superstars and little expectation of victory, the Three Lions might pull off a shocker

By Luke Feltham
Football unites in support of Ferguson
Article
/ 6 May 2018

Football unites in support of Ferguson

Messages of support poured in for the legendary former Manchester United manager who was left fighting for his life following emergency surgery

By Julian Guyer
If we keep our eye on the ball, we can stop malaria
Article
/ 16 February 2018

If we keep our eye on the ball, we can stop malaria

‘As a father I just can’t imagine living with the knowledge that your child could catch a deadly disease overnight’

By Staff Reporter
How David Beckham should bend it on screen
Article
/ 10 September 2015

How David Beckham should bend it on screen

Steve Rose gives Becks advice gleaned from those who’ve transitioned from football to film before, as he heads to the set of Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur

By Steve Rose
Beckham wants Miami for major league club
Article
/ 30 October 2013

Beckham wants Miami for major league club

David Beckham has continued to target Miami for an expansion Major League Soccer club, but no deal has been reached.

By Staff Reporter
Beckham: Fergie was a tower of strength
Article
/ 26 October 2013

Beckham: Fergie was a tower of strength

David Beckham has hailed Alex Ferguson for helping get his career back on track after the infamous 1998 World Cup sending-off.

By Sapa Afp
Ferguson autobiography addresses issues with Beckham
Article
/ 22 October 2013

Ferguson autobiography addresses issues with Beckham

A decade after kicking a boot at David Beckham’s head, Sir Alex Ferguson has used his autobiography to criticise the star’s pre-occupation with fame.

By Rob Harris
China: Seven hurt in stampede to see Beckham
Article
/ 20 June 2013

China: Seven hurt in stampede to see Beckham

Seven people were hurt in a stampede as hundreds of fans rushed to see football superstar David Beckham at an event in Shanghai.

By Staff Reporter
PSG hopes to continue working with Beckham
Article
/ 17 May 2013

PSG hopes to continue working with Beckham

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi wants David Beckham to carry on working with the club after his retirement.

By Jerome Pugmire
David Beckham announces retirement from soccer
Article
/ 16 May 2013

David Beckham announces retirement from soccer

Former England captain David Beckham has announced his retirement from professional soccer at the end of the season, says the English FA.

By Reuters
Comrade Becks kicks off China’s rescue plan
Article
/ 28 March 2013

Comrade Becks kicks off China’s rescue plan

David Beckam has stepped into a new role as the ambassador for Chinese football.

By Staff Reporter
Beckham continues career with possible stopover in China
Article
/ 20 March 2013

Beckham continues career with possible stopover in China

David Beckham has raised the prospect of one last stop on his football journey, refusing to rule out playing in China after Paris Saint-Germain.

By Staff Reporter
Beckham would like Champions League swansong
Article
/ 1 December 2012

Beckham would like Champions League swansong

David Beckham has targeted one final fling in the European Champions League before hanging up his boots once he leaves Los Angeles.

By Reuters
David Beckham linked with move to Australia
Article
/ 16 November 2012

David Beckham linked with move to Australia

David Beckham could be set to move to the A-League after Football Federation Australia (FFA) said they had been approached by his management.

By Alastair Himmer
No image available
Article
/ 19 January 2012

Beckham signs new two-year deal with LA Galaxy

Los Angeles Galaxy won’t have to miss David Beckham as the former England captain has extended his contract with them for another two years.

By Rob Harris
David Beckham: The Galaxy and beyond
Article
/ 4 November 2011

David Beckham: The Galaxy and beyond

David Beckham’s American rollercoaster ride nears an end. What is next?

By Stuart James
I called my daughter Harper first
Article
/ 17 July 2011

I called my daughter Harper first

There are many reasons to reject a child’s name, says <b>Zoe Williams</b>.

By Staff Reporter
Beckham’s dream: To play for Mourinho
Article
/ 13 July 2011

Beckham’s dream: To play for Mourinho

David Beckham says playing for Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho would be a "dream".

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 11 July 2011

Beckham baby saddled with the name ‘Harper Seven’

Victoria Beckham has given birth to a baby girl named Harper Seven, prompting observations that this might easily be mispronounced "half-past seven".

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 25 May 2011

Beckham returns to Man U for Neville’s farewell

The end of Gary Neville’s career at Manchester United had been marked by a one-off return by David Beckham.

By Rob Harris
A complete unit
Article
/ 1 February 2011

A complete unit

Does a ‘complete’ unit have to have boys and girls? <b>Sali Hughes</b> thinks not.

By Staff Reporter
Beckham eyed for top job with Football Association
Article
/ 5 December 2010

Beckham eyed for top job with Football Association

David Beckham is being considered as a future chairperson of the English Football Association to restore their reputation.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 12 August 2010

Capello confirms Beckham no longer in his plans

England coach Fabio Capello admitted he called time on David Beckham’s international career on Wednesday without first breaking the news to the star.

By Steve Griffiths
Fan in court for England locker-room breach
Article
/ 21 June 2010

Fan in court for England locker-room breach

A World Cup fan charged with trespassing after he entered the England team’s locker room following a lacklustre 0-0 draw with Algeria will go on trial

By Justine Gerardy
Beckham: branded England’s national treasure
Article
/ 19 March 2010

Beckham: branded England’s national treasure

When David Beckham ruptured his Achilles tendon, he hogged the front and back pages in the British media.

By Percy Zvomuya
No image available
Article
/ 15 March 2010

Beckham blow leaves way open for young guns

England’s manager can take some comfort from the fact that, in the case of David Beckham’s position, he has a wealth of alternatives.

By Mitch Phillips
No image available
Article
/ 15 March 2010

Beckham injury clouds Milan victory

Clarence Seedorf’s stoppage-time goal gave AC Milan a 1-0 win over Chievo on Sunday which cut the gap on Inter Milan to just a point.

By Staff Reporter
Emotional Old Trafford return for Beckham
Article
/ 10 March 2010

Emotional Old Trafford return for Beckham

Eighteen years after graduating from Manchester United’s youth academy, David Beckham returns to where it all started on Wednesday night.

By Staff Reporter
Beckham expecting emotional United tie
Article
/ 16 February 2010

Beckham expecting emotional United tie

David Beckham could hardly contain his excitement on the eve of the Champions League tie between AC Milan and Manchester United at the San Siro.

By Barnaby Chesterman
No image available
Article
/ 18 December 2009

Beckham gets dream return to Old Trafford

David Beckham is set to return to Old Trafford after Manchester United were drawn with AC Milan for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 4 December 2009

David Beckham sprinkles some World Cup stardust

When they had pulled their faces off the wire fences and returned to their shacks, the people of Khayletisha must have thought it had been a dream.

By Paul Hayward
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