David Beckham takes pride in the fact that he didn’t have many friends growing up. He wasn’t particularly keen on socializing. And he wasn’t all that interested in going out and partying. Beckham’s one true love as a child was football (or soccer, if you insist), an innocent hobby that soon became his profession and the reason for his fame.
Today, Beckham is no longer a common sight on the pitch. But his career as a world-famous athlete remains one for the history books. During the ‘90s, he joined Manchester United and wowed his teammates, coaches and the public with his sheer talent. He became known for his signature skill “bending,” in which he kicked the ball in a way that it would curve upwards and swiftly go inside the goal. He played in World Cups and enjoyed a four year stint with Real Madrid. He also won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, a Champions League title, two MLS Cups in the United States, a Ligue 1 title in France and a LaLiga title in Spain.
