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From the joyous screams of young girls to the chants of support from gruff-voiced soccer fans everywhere David Beckham goes, it is evident that he is famous both on and off the field, having reached iconic status across the world. Tracing the incredible accomplishments of this kind-hearted and talented star, this biography covers his early years playing for Manchester United's first team at the age of 17, and the point at which he became a household name a few years later with a breathtaking goal against Wimbledon. Now, over a decade later, he is the fifth most-capped English player of all time and the only one to score in three different World Cups. Beckham's achievements extend far beyond the soccer fieldincluded here is his support for UNICEF since his early days at Manchester, his work as a goodwill ambassador for the charity, and the soccer academies he opened in Los Angeles and London. This inspiring story of an extremely talented and devoted man is a complete portrait of how English football's golden boyand new Major League Soccer Los Angeles Galaxy playermanaged to take the world by storm.
Synopsis
Soccer superstar and darling of the paparazzi, David Beckham has reached iconic status across the world for his achievements and exploits both on and off the field. This all-inclusive biography traces Beckhams incredible life starting from his early years playing for Manchester United at the age of 17 up to his present day success playing for Major League Soccers Los Angeles Galaxy squad. Beckhams successes on the fieldhe is only player to score a goal in three different World Cupsare only matched by his public accomplishments. Aside from his lauded marriage to Victoria Beckham, he is also known for his support for UNICEF, his work as a goodwill ambassador for the charity, and for founding soccer academies in both Los Angeles and London. This is the inspiring story of an extremely talented and devoted mans rise to the top and the complete portrait of soccers golden boy.
About the Author
Gwen Russell is also the author of Arise Sir Tom Jones and Jeremy Clarkson.