Jul 12, 2007 9:07 pm US/Pacific
Basics On Beckham
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Beckham's first game with the Galaxy is slated for July 21 in an exhibition against Chelsea in California.
AP
Some people know David Beckham for his ability on the soccer field and many know him for his looks, but here are some facts that most people don't know.
BasicsFull Name: David Robert Joseph Beckham
Age: 32
Born: May 2, 1975, in Leytonstone, East London
Career • Joined Manchester United as a trainee in 1991
• Won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and one Champions League title
• Moved to Real Madrid in 2003, where he failed to win a major trophy in 3 1/2 seasons.
• Helped Real Madrid win the Spanish title last month
• Captain of England for 58 of his 94 appearances for the national team.
• Signed a five-year deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy
• Debuts with Los Angeles Galaxy in an exhibition match against Chelsea on July 21st in Carson, California.
• Hopes to stay in England lineup and help team qualify for next year's European Championship
Family • Wife Victoria, age 33; former Posh Spice of Spice Girls
• Married in September 1999
• Three sons: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz
• New family home is reportedly $22 million, 13,000-square foot villa in Beverly Hills
• New neighbors include Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Quotes David Beckham on playing for the national team:
"I am extremely proud to have worn the armband and been captain
of England and for that, I will always be grateful."
On meeting Beckham at a London soccer game in 1997, the former
Victoria Adams says:
"I didn't really know who he was."
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