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David Beckham of Real Madrid in a white uniform dribbles a soccer ball during a match, with an opposing RCD Espanyol player behind him on the field. David Beckham in a black tuxedo and Victoria Beckham in a strapless white gown pose together on the red carpet at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
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David Beckham English football star, influencer, and entrepreneur David Beckham.

David Beckham

English football player
Also known as: Sir David Robert Joseph Beckham
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David Beckham (born May 2, 1975, Leytonstone, London, England) is an English former football (soccer) player who gained international fame for his on-field play as well as for his highly publicized personal life. With Manchester United, Beckham developed into one of the sportā€™s elite competitors, perhaps best known for his free kicks and crosses. He later played for the clubs Real Madrid, Los Angeles Galaxy, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) before retiring as a...

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