Sportsmail revealed today that after 21 years of football career, David Beckham has retired at the age of 38, bringing the curtain down on a glittering career. The
former England captain has played his last
game, bowing out on a high after helping Carlo Ancelotti's side win the
French title for the first time in 19 years.
The midfielder will continue his ambassadorial duties with a variety of organisations, which include Sky Sports, adidas, Unicef and promoting football in China.
Beckham, who has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and PSG, said in a statement:
'I'm thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level. If you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my boyhood club Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country over one hundred times and lined up for some of the biggest clubs in the world, I would have told you it was a fantasy. I'm fortunate to have realised those dreams.'
The father of four has an estimated £165million fortune, making him the richest athlete ever in Britain sports.
The midfielder will continue his ambassadorial duties with a variety of organisations, which include Sky Sports, adidas, Unicef and promoting football in China.
Beckham, who has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and PSG, said in a statement:
'I'm thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level. If you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my boyhood club Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country over one hundred times and lined up for some of the biggest clubs in the world, I would have told you it was a fantasy. I'm fortunate to have realised those dreams.'
The father of four has an estimated £165million fortune, making him the richest athlete ever in Britain sports.
You just gotta love Beckham. So humble even with all that wealth. I love the way he carries himself and conducts his affairs. I don't watch football so can't say I'll miss him *shrug*
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