I don’t regret the decision to retire. My body was losing its edge. I was taking longer to recover from injuries. You have to get out at some point.
DAVID BECKHAMWell I’m the Prince and I’m sort of slaying a dragon – which is something I’ve never done before, obviously.
More David Beckham Quotes
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I didn’t want to go there [America] at 34 years old and for people to say he’s only going for the money. It’s not what I’m going out there to do
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It’s is always nice to be respected as a footballer. I am going to go out and enjoy the game and if I can set one or two goals up then so be it – I would love to.
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There’s room for boys’ and girls’ football in the world-that’s what I believe.
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It’s not easy when someone pulls your ponytail.
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[Meeting Mandela] was the highlight of my career; to meet such a great man and a strong man and such a passionate man about sport and life will always stay with me.
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The secret to my success is practice!
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To this day, one of my proudest achievements is captaining my country.
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Wayne’s like my son, Brooklyn, who goes out in the garden to play and have fun.
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Well I’m the Prince and I’m sort of slaying a dragon – which is something I’ve never done before, obviously.
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It’s my responsibility to walk around the hotel with a big smile on my face and not worry about what’s happened in the last game.
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I’m a big fan of old boots.
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I’ve got friends in the different teams I’ve played for, but family is the most important thing to me. That will always be the case.
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I’m not silly enough to think I’m going to change the whole culture … but I do have a belief that soccer can go to a different level.
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I still look at myself and want to improve.
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When I was a kid, I thought my dad was a little bit harsh with me at times. Sometimes I needed an arm around me instead of my dad telling me what I did wrong, but it obviously worked.
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