David Beckham, the world’s most famous footballer, has decided to hang up his boots and retire.
The 38-year-old, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, has become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United.
Beckham says “I’m thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level.”
“It’s every athlete’s dream, it’s every footballer’s dream to go out on top form or winning a trophy. It doesn’t happen that often.”
He added: “I’ve been lucky: when I left United we won the league, when I left Madrid we won the league, leaving Galaxy after winning the championship there and then coming here [Paris] and winning the league. It’s nice to go out like that, it’s written, it’s simple.”
Beckham made his debut for Manchester United in 1992, winning six league titles and the Champions League before moving to Real Madrid and then LA Galaxy, plus loan spells at AC Milan. He made his England debut in 1996 and would go on to be the Three Lions’ most capped outfield player with 115 appearances. He was the first England player to score in three consecutive World Cups.
