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 BECKHAMI have come to accept that if I have a new haircut it is front page news. But having a picture of my foot on the front page of a national newspaper is a bit exceptional.
More David Beckham Quotes
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My parents have been there for me, ever since I was about 7.
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You will go through tough times, it’s about getting through them.
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I don’t think I’m really in a situation to complain, because I consider myself to be privileged to be doing what I do.
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Like any parent, I just want the best for my kids, whatever they decide to do. They will choose what path they want to follow, and we will always be there to encourage them.
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My secret is practice.
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I haven’t retired from international football – I still believe I have a part to play in the future of England.
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I love little kids looking up to me, young players looking up to me, respecting me.
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I like nice clothes, whether they’re dodgy or not.
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No one’s ever really given me any style advice. I wear what I want, and it doesn’t matter what other people think.
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As soon as I hit the ball, I know if it’s in.
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He was a quiet man, Eric Cantona, but he was a man of few words.
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My private life is perfect. If your private life and your life outside football is good, then it is good on the field for you.
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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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Being a dad is more important than football.
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As a footballer you always want to test yourself against the best.
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