David Beckham Picks up PFA Merit Award

David Beckham has added yet another honour to his trophy cabinet after winning the PFA merit award for his impeccable services to the game.


The 41-year-old is regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation. In picking up the award, he manages to follow in the footsteps of Ryan Giggs, his former Manchester United teammate. This is the second time become is picking up this award after he became the recipient when it was given to the class of 92, a group of youngsters who progressed through the ranks at Manchester United under the guidance of Alex Ferguson. This award was given in 2013.

Depay Does Not Want Comparisons with Beckham after Wonder Goal

Memphis Depay brought an end to his Manchester United horror story during the January transfer window, as his early a £13 million move to the French club, Lyon.


The departure of Depay was very much on the cards, as he failed to settle in the Premier league from the word go. He was signed by former boss Louis Van Gaal as a result of being one of the most talented players in French football.Depay, however, soon realised that working wonders in the Dutch league is unlikely to get a player anywhere when it comes to the Premier League.

David Beckham Opens up on the Rift with Sir Alex Ferguson

David Beckham has claimed that a few wrong decisions quickly led to the rift with former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.


The rift between the duo is one of the most popular incidents in the world of football. Despite being the superstar of his generation, Ferguson decided to get back in out of Manchester United as soon as it became apparent that the England winger was not going to be able to stay grounded. Beckham started focusing more on his personal endorsements after his marriage to Victoria Beckham. This led to the high profile moved to Real Madrid in 2003 where he spent the next four years before joining LA Galaxy in 2007.

BECKHAM’S FOOTBALL BOOTS AUCTIONED OFF CHEAP

Three Lions legend David Beckham had his football boot auctioned off cheaply after they were recovered from criminals. The said football boots were sold for £300 while another pair that belonged to Cristiano Ronaldo went for £500.



The football boots were part of items recovered from crooks who bought them and other memorabilia as investments, according to reports. At the same auction, the boxing glove of boxing legend Mike Tyson went for £325 as part of the seized items being Proceeds of Crime Act.

David Beckham Still One of the Top Earning Sportspersons in 2016

Even though he may be retired, David Beckham still remains as one of the top earning sportspersons in the world.


The figures for 2016 have shown that Beckham was making £71,000 for each day through his various businesses. Since his retirement as a footballer, Beckham has showed a penchant for business by opening several ventures. Many of those ventures took advantage of this incredible popularity around the world, while he has also been looking at opening up a franchise in the MLS.

BECKHAM: IBRAHIMOVIC HAS NOT CHANGED

Three Lions legend David Beckham has hailed Swede Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the player won Sweden Golden Ball award for the 11th time.


Beckham used to be Ibrahimovic’s teammate when he moved to the French side after his time in the Major League Soccer playing for Los Angeles Galaxy. Both players won the French Ligue 1 together before Beckham retired after just a year.

England lack a David Beckham, says former Scotland International Neil McCann

Former Scotland player Neil McCann says that England lack a player like Paul Scholes are David Beckham, someone who can galvanise the team with their world-class talent.


Beckham is regarded as one of the iconic English talents. He captained the country for several years and remained as one of the record appearance makers before being overtaken by Wayne Rooney. After his retirement a few years ago, Beckham has been looking to get into football ownership rather than football management. So far, his dream of becoming a football owner is yet to materialise.

BECKHAM LINKED TO MADRID AMBASSADORIAL ROLE

Manchester United legend David Beckham has denied reports linking him to an ambassadorial appointment for his former club Real Madrid.

The former Three Lions skipper played for Madrid after he switched from Old Trafford in 2003. Popular Spanish news outlet Marca exclusively reported that the retired football star was set to take up a key role as Real Madrid planned a commercial expansion into the American market.

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