- In November 1996, Beckham was abroad on his first trip with the England squad, in Tbilisi, Georgia. There, he saw the video that would change his life. It was "Say You'll Be There" by the Spice Girls. Beckham pointed at the screen and said to his best friend Gary Neville that the girl dressed in a black PVC catsuit (Victoria) was the woman he wanted and if she wanted him, they would be together for ever. A few months later, they began dating.
- His legs are insured for $70 million.
- Won the treble with Manchester United (Premiership, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League). (1999)
- Scored on his first team debut in the European Cup against Galatasaray.
- Is mentioned in Love Actually (2003) when Hugh Grant's character lists "David Beckham's right foot" as one of the things that make Britain great.
- Gary Neville - his teammate in the national English football team - was best man at his wedding.
- Was among the guests at Tom Cruise's and Katie Holmes' wedding ceremony in Italy.
- Has 4 children: sons, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham (b. March 4, 1999), Romeo Beckham (b. September 1, 2002) & Cruz Beckham (b. February 20, 2005) and daughter, Harper Beckham (b. July 10, 2011) with wife, Victoria Beckham.
- He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Football.
- Has been dubbed a master of set-pieces specialising in free-kicks and has developed one which is known around the world as the 'Beckham', which involves lifting the ball over the 'wall', sending it towards the far post, but bending it back to the near post confusing the keeper and having the ball just dip under the bar for the goal.
- Was famously sent off against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup in France for retaliation.
- Suffers from ornithophobia (fear of birds) and ataxophobia (fear of disorder).
- Voted best dressed male by readers of "Heat" (UK) magazine. (December 2001)
- He played for England in the 1998, 2002 and 2006 FIFA Football World Cups. He was named captain for the national team in 2000 but announced his resignation from that prestigious position on 2 July 2006 (the day after England were knocked out of the 2006 World Cup).
- His first goal for England came at the Stade Felix-Bollaert in Lens in the 2-0 victory against Colombia on June 26 1998 during the World Cup.
- On June 17, 2003, David signed a four year deal worth £24.5m to play for Real Madrid.
- Among the godparents of their sons Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Romeo Beckham are Elizabeth Hurley, Elton John and his husband David Furnish. Additionally, football agent Dave Gardner is one of Brooklyn's godfathers. Each of the boys has five godparents. Brooklyn has four godfathers and one godmother and Romeo has three godfathers and two godmothers.
- Release of the #1 International best-selling book, "Beckham - Both Feet on the Ground". (2003)
- Won the Spanish La Liga title with Real Madrid before his transfer to LA Galaxy.
- Ranked #5 in the 2008 Forbes The Celebrity 100 list.
- The Sunday Times estimates his net worth at $205 million. (2009)
- He wears a new pair of football boots for every game he plays at an estimated cost of £300 a pair.
- Chosen one of "Time" magazine's Time 100 in 2004.
- David and Victoria held a lavish, star-studded party for the christening of their two sons, Brooklyn, 5, and Romeo, 2. The ceremony was held on the grounds of the Beckhams' Hertfordshire mansion (December 23, 2004).
- He began his footballing career at the age of 17.
- Founded the David Beckham football academy.
- Was signed by Manchester United to their youth training program at the age of 14. His youth team also featured the Neville brothers, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes - his current team mates.
- After Real Madrid announced he would not remain there after the end of the 2006-2007 season, he signed a five-year-deal for the Los Angeles Galaxy, earning up to $50 million dollar a year in direct salary, with endorsements and profit-sharing.
- Is an avid beekeeper.
- He began his soccer career at the age of 17.
- Godfather to Davinia Taylor's and Dave Gordon's son Grey.
- Had his likeness made out of a napkin in American Dad! (2005) by Roger the Alien.
- On, May 11, 2003, David was voted the 91st worst Briton in Channel Four's poll of the 100 Worst Britons.
- Signed new contract with Manchester United until 2005, making him the highest paid footballer in Britain at that moment - though he would be sold to Real Madrid a year later. (May 2002)
- In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his salary for the year to be $33 million.
- (20 December) Introduced to the media by AC Milan (Italy). On loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy, Beckham will play for AC Milan from 7 Janunary - 9 March 2009. (2008)
- Voted the #1 best male body in "Celebrity Bodies" (UK) magazine. (October 2001)
- In 2014, he attended the wedding of Elton John to his husband David Furnish.
- Father-in-law of Nicola Peltz Beckham.
- Signs up for Spanish soccer team Real Madrid. (June 2003)
- Declared he will retain the England captaincy, despite criticism for poor performances and two missed penalties in Euro 2004. (June 2004)
- Relinquished the captaincy of England after the team's quarter-final defeat to Portugal in the World Cup (July 2, 2006).
- Is in Japan playing a tournament with his team Real Madrid (July 2005)
- Son-in-law of Jackie Adams and Anthony Adams.
- A member of the Real Madrid team who won the Spanish League season 2006/2007 after the game against Majorca (Real Madrid 3 - Majorca 1) (June 2007)
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