)David Bechham
David Bechham He may live in Madrid but he continues to make front-page headlines. This is David Beckham's own story of his career to date, for Manchester United, Real Madrid and England, and of his childhood, family and private life. Featuring David's first full account of a turbulent year in Spain, on and off the field, and England's fortunes in Euro 2004. This is Beckham's fascinating life story in his own words. His rise through the ranks at the biggest club side in the world. His complex relationship with United boss Alex Ferguson. The England story, from being vilified by the nation before returning as the prodigal son to eventually captaining his country. His acrimonious falling-out with his manager and departure from Old Trafford in June 2003. And starting a new chapter of his life on foreign soil in the glare of the world's press. Now from Beckham himself, we gain a vivid and eye-opening insight into the family man behind the famous footballer, the international model and fashion leader. He describes how he first met and then married ex-Spice girl Victoria Adams, and the upbringing of their two children Brooklyn and Romeo.
How his family's every step is monitored by a posse of newshounds and paparazzi. Also, the influence of his parents, growing up as a shy youngster in the family home, and how their subsequent split affected him. Intimate and soul-searching, this is the real David Beckham like we have never seen before. NEW FOR THIS PAPERBACK EDITION: - Beckham's first season with Real Madrid from within the dressing room, with key stories on the likes of Figo, Roberto Carlos and Zidane. - His exclusive reaction to the sensational allegations about his private life; their effect on his relationship with Victoria and a reappraisal of their living arrangements. - England and Euro 2004: the players' threatened strike in support of Rio Ferdinand; Eriksson as England boss; and all the behind the scenes stories leading up to and including the Finals in Portugal. - One year down the line, does Beckham have any regrets about leaving Manchester United? And is there any truth in the rumours that he is unsettled in Madrid?
There is only one David Beckham and it's not always the one you read about in the papers. MY SIDE is David's story, told by him. It's about growing up as a football-mad kid, making it as a professional, becoming a sex-symbol and fashion icon. How much he loves Victoria, Brooklyn and Romeo, and the rumours and media intrusion that hurt them all. Winning the Treble with Manchester United and captaining England.And of course, his first year in Spain, and Euro 2004.
Book Dimension
Height (mm) 200 Width (mm) 111
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 Murdering the Flowerbeds
Chapter 2 The Man in the Brown Sierra
Chapter 3 Home from Home
Chapter 4 DB on the Tarmac
Chapter 5 The One with the Legs
Chapter 6 Don’t Cry for Me
Chapter 7 Thanks for Standing by Me
Chapter 8 I Do
Chapter 9 The Germans
Chapter 10 My foot in it
Chapter 11 Beckham (pen)
Chapter 12 Bubble Beckham
Chapter 13 Shout Loyalty
Chapter 14 United Born and Bred
Chapter 15 For Real: Hala Madrid
Chapter 16 Futbol, La Vida
Chapter 17 It’s Christmas
Chapter 18 Let’s Face it
Career Record
Index
