The Mesmerizing, the Enchanting, the bewitching: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Beckham-c10432 – a true Marketeer (Part 1)
If there is any face in the football world recognized by every layman in this macrocosm, then it’s without the slightest doubt, David Beckham’s. Let’s face it, Beckham is the most revered and treasured celebrities of all times. If anyone can claim to be
‘The’ ambassador for Lo http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Joga-c18765 Bonito – believe it or not, it’s him.
David http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robert-c31222 Joseph Beckham was born 2 May 1975 in Leytonstone, London, England. The English footballer currently plays as a midfielder for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer. He previously played for the Manchester United, Preston North End, Real
Madrid, and AC Milan, as well as the England national team.
He began his professional career by signing a contract with Manchester United, and at the age of 17 he had his first-team debut in 1992. By 1999, the young footballer had triumphed Premier League title six times, the FA Cup twice and the UEFA Champions League.
However, Beckham was looking for more. He left Man Utd in 2003 and joined el Madrid, where he played for four solid seasons. He then moved to the Major League Soccer club http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Los-Angeles-Galaxy-c39818, signing a five-year contract with them in July 2007.
On the international grounds, David made his http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 debut by the age of 21 in September 1996. He was crowned as captain from 15 November 2000 till the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals. In his captain hood, he played a total of 58 games. He earned the Hundredth
cap against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 in 2008, and became the ultimate outfield official appearance record holder in March 2009, when he broke Bobby Moore’s record of a total of 108 caps. Beckham stated that he has no plans of retiring from the international football grounds,
and regrets having missed the 2010 World Cup due to injury.
With such an eminent reputation, it would not be wrong to say that Beckham has become the cream of the crop. He has turned out be an elite advertising brand and a top-notch fashion figure. When signing his contract with the Galaxy, he was offered $6.5m per
annum, making him the highest-salary-earning player. David is married to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Victoria-c40883 Beckham, the former Spice Girl. They currently reside in Beverly Hills, California and the couple has three sons with a fourth on the way.
Beckham is the ultimate example of versatility. Not only is he a phenomenal player, but has also captivated media just as good as any popstar. His face is seen on the numerous covers of such diverse magazines, like Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health, and Vanity
Fair. He is the most celebrated personality of today’s generation; a face recognized as a football symbol all over the planet.
The question to ponder over: How did David Beckham become the ultimate football global face? To answer the question, let us glance into some of the important aspects of his life.
Playing for the clubs of the three most notable football leagues of world - Manchester United, Real Madrid and AC Milan, gives David a solid platform to build his reputation on. He has, on paper, a career many would die to attain. This includes the 6 Premier
Leagues, 1 Champions League, 2 FA Cups, a La Liga title and the English Football Hall of Fame. Moreover, he acquired a tremendous number of honours and accolades, some of them being the OBE, Time 100 – 2008, ‘Britain’s Greatest Ambassador’ and the UNICEF Goodwill
Ambassador.
Article Continued In Part 2.
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