DAVID BECKHAM WINS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

DAVID BECKHAM WINS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Victoria Beckham was reduced to tears last night as her husband David Beckham was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at BBC's Sports Personality of the Year.
The former Spice Girl struggled to contain herself as she sat with the couple's three sons Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, eight and four-year-old Cruz and Beckham's mother Sandra.
A clearly emotional David Beckham also found it difficult not to cry as he thanked Victoria and their sons for their support over the years.
He said: 'Of course, I want to thank my wife and my children. Not only has she given me three amazing boys but the support she's given me and she is truly and inspiration for me every single day. So Victoria, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz - thank you.'
In the audience, a teary Victoria wiped her eyes as she watched her husband accept the prize along with her sons.




While Lineker gave David Beckham, 35, a couple of seconds to recover, Sir Bobby said: 'I would just like to say congratulations to David. He is a very very pleasant person and a good man and he deserves everything that has been said of him tonight.
'He's also never afraid to say his opinions on everything so I think I should pass it across to him now.'
David Beckham then continued: 'I'm obviously really humbled because to receive an award for something I love doing and have always loved doing is amazing. To receive it from Sir Bobby Charlton, I am truly honoured.
'Football is a team game and without the teams and the players' support I have had over the years, I wouldn't be here today. I wouldn't be here without the skill and support of those players.
'I've been lucky enough to play with some of the great teams over the years. Playing for England has been one of the highlights and biggest things of my career.
'I've been able to play under some of the best coaches in my career and obviously for me the best manager in football who I regard as a father figure still after so many years of knowing him - Sir Alex Ferguson.
'I'm sorry that I'm going on, but I really have to thank my parents, who have sacrificed so much over the years.
My sisters, my grandparents, my family, my friends, other people who work with me and for me, and
And lastly, if I've forgotten anyone I apologise.


'This year I went to Afghanistan and I saw the bravery of our troops out there. And what they do day in and day out, they risk their lives to save other people.
'I dedicate my award to the men and the women who are serving our country in Afghanistan. Be safe and have a great Christmas.'
Previous winners of the Lifetime Achievement award include his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, George Best and Seve Ballesteros.
Leytonstone-born Beckham made his England debut in September 1996 against Moldova and has gone on to win 115 caps - captaining England 59 times.
He spent a decade at Manchester United, lifting nine major trophies with the club before moving to Real Madrid in 2003.
The father-of-three was also a key member of the England 2018 World Cup bid, which lost out to Russia in the vote earlier in December.
David Beckham is England's most capped outfield player and won six Premier League titles and the Champions League with Manchester United. In 2001 Beckham was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
He currently plays professional football for American team Los Angeles Galaxy.
Before the sportsman took to the stage to accept his Lifetime Achievement award from Sir Bobby Charlton and Ryan Giggs, a VT showed Prince William paying tribute to the footballer, saying: 'His contribution to football in 18 years has been exceptional.
'During his career he has had high and lows but has always remained determined. Most importantly, he is an example to young and aspiring footballers of how to play the game with skill, integrity and determination.'
Dressing up for the occasion, Victoria stayed warm in a chic camel coat over a tight dress, and David Beckham ensured he looked smart for the ceremony as well, opting for a dark three-piece suit with a monochrome tie, as well as slicking his newly-long hair back.

DAVID BECKHAM

Friday, July 10, 2009

Personal Information

Name: David Robert Joseph Beckham OBE
Date of Birth: 02 May 1975
Birthplace: Leytonstone, London
Nationality: English
Height: 180 cm (5ft 11in)
Weight: 67 kg (10st 8lb)
Eyes: Green
Hair: Brown
Residence:Hertfordshire and Madrid (Spain)
Martial status: Married to Victoria
Current club: LA Galaxy (US)
Position: Midfield

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Previous Clubs:
Preston North End (England), Manchester United (England), Real Madrid (Spain)

1991 - Signs as trainee for Manchester United
1992 - Wins FA Youth Cup
1992 - Makes senior team debut with Manchester Utd in Coca Cola Cup
1993 - Signs as professional for Manchester United
1995 - Plays five games on loan to Preston North End
1995 - Makes league debut for Manchester Utd against Leeds
1996 - Manchester Utd win FA Premiership
1996 - Manchester Utd win FA Cup
1996 - Makes International debut for England against Moldova
• Player of the Month - August 1996
• Sky Sports/Panasonic Young Player award
• Sky Sports/Panasonic Fans' Footballer award
1997 - Manchester Utd win FA Charity Shield
1997 - Manchester Utd win FA Premiership
• PFA Young Player of the Year
• Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year
1999 - Manchester Utd win FA Premiership
1999 - Manchester Utd win FA Cup
1999 - Manchester Utd win UEFA Champions League
• UEFA Most Valuable Player
• UEFA Best Midfielder
2000 - Manchester United win FA Premiership
2000 - Appointed England national team captain
• Voted second in World and European Player of the Year awards
2001 - Manchester United win FA Premiership
• Voted Sportsman of the Year by Sports Writers Association
• Voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year
• Voted second in FIFA World Player of the Year
2003 - Manchester United win FA Premiership
2003 - Beckham awarded OBE
2003 - Signs for Real Madrid for £25m
2003 - Makes his debut for Real Madrid against Dragon Team IX (China)
2003 - Scores his first goal for Real Madrid against FC Tokyo
2003 - Makes his Spanish debut in friendly against Valencia.
2003 - Real Madrid win Spanish Super Cup
2003 - Makes La Liga debut against Real Betis
2006 - Resigns as England captain
2007 - Beckham signs for US club LA Galaxy