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 BECKHAM[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.
More David Beckham Quotes
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I’ll never forget where I’m from, never forget my roots. It doesn’t matter where I live. I’m English, simple as that.
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Is the Pope Catholic. No I’m serious. I really need to know.
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I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer and someone who is passionate about the game.
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I respect all religions, but I’m not a deeply religious person. But I try and live life in the right way, respecting other people. I wasn’t brought up in a religious way, but I believe there’s something out there that looks after you.
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I’ve always been proud to represent my country, whether it be World Cups, European Championships or just friendly games, I’ve always been a proud person, I’m very patriotic.
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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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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 a big fan of old boots.
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I always used to go for blondes and quiet girls, but Victoria is the total opposite – dark and loud.
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Kids can have great passion and great ability but if you have the facilities for your particular sport that can give you the inspiration to become a sportsman.
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Being at a club that supported me meant a lot.
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No matter who our opponents are, or who we are playing against, we want to win the game.
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Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
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Some people think that I haven’t got the brains to be that clever.
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The buzz is still with me. I get goose bumps.
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