1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:14,748 --> 00:00:17,122 (dramatic music) 4 00:00:19,016 --> 00:00:20,356 - [Narrator] David Beckham. 5 00:00:20,391 --> 00:00:24,129 One of the most illustrious careers in modern day football. 6 00:00:24,164 --> 00:00:26,197 From humble beginnings in Leytonstone, 7 00:00:26,232 --> 00:00:29,431 to playing for Goliaths such as Manchester United, 8 00:00:29,466 --> 00:00:32,203 Real Madrid, AC Milan, 9 00:00:33,173 --> 00:00:35,173 and Paris Saint Germain. 10 00:00:35,208 --> 00:00:38,176 Beckham's career has been nothing short of spectacular, 11 00:00:38,211 --> 00:00:42,114 from glamorous red carpets to cold, wet nights in Sheffield, 12 00:00:42,149 --> 00:00:44,215 Beckham proved he could do it all, 13 00:00:44,250 --> 00:00:45,909 paving the way for the first wave 14 00:00:45,944 --> 00:00:48,153 of modern day commercial footballers. 15 00:00:48,188 --> 00:00:52,157 Messi, Ronaldo, Ibrahimovich, and Neymar Jr. 16 00:00:56,988 --> 00:00:58,922 - Legendary status, without a doubt. 17 00:00:58,957 --> 00:01:01,892 I think he's put a long shift in as an England player, 18 00:01:01,927 --> 00:01:03,091 some fantastic performances, 19 00:01:03,126 --> 00:01:04,664 some fantastic goals, memories, 20 00:01:04,699 --> 00:01:08,239 and I've learnt a lot off David, and it's been a pleasure. 21 00:01:09,440 --> 00:01:11,033 - Becks is a fantastic footballer. Everyone knows it. 22 00:01:11,068 --> 00:01:13,607 His capabilities as a player. 23 00:01:13,642 --> 00:01:16,104 His quality's undoubted, and he's a great member 24 00:01:16,139 --> 00:01:17,512 of the squad. 25 00:01:17,547 --> 00:01:19,107 - You know, I think it's easy for people 26 00:01:19,142 --> 00:01:20,812 to shoot people down when they're at the very top, 27 00:01:20,847 --> 00:01:23,914 and for many years, Becks has been at the top, and still is. 28 00:01:23,949 --> 00:01:26,158 You know, he's always been one of the best players 29 00:01:26,193 --> 00:01:27,115 in the world. 30 00:01:27,150 --> 00:01:29,821 (crowd cheering) 31 00:01:32,265 --> 00:01:35,695 - [Narrator] David Beckham, a footballing icon, 32 00:01:35,730 --> 00:01:37,301 Manchester United legend. 33 00:01:45,212 --> 00:01:48,873 And at one point, the most hated man in England. 34 00:01:54,177 --> 00:01:56,716 After the historic 1966 World Cup, 35 00:01:56,751 --> 00:01:59,147 which saw England's first and only win, 36 00:01:59,182 --> 00:02:02,051 England failed to qualify in 1974, 37 00:02:02,086 --> 00:02:04,427 losing to Poland in the qualifying stages. 38 00:02:07,025 --> 00:02:09,795 This World Cup woe was echoed in 1978, 39 00:02:09,830 --> 00:02:13,403 when England failed to qualify for back-to-back World Cups. 40 00:02:14,901 --> 00:02:17,308 A hard pill to swallow made even harder 41 00:02:17,343 --> 00:02:20,674 when tournament host and long-time rivals Argentina 42 00:02:20,709 --> 00:02:22,280 took the tournament home. 43 00:02:27,144 --> 00:02:29,254 Determined to restore England's place 44 00:02:29,289 --> 00:02:31,146 as a top flight footballing nation, 45 00:02:31,181 --> 00:02:34,182 Man United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton 46 00:02:34,217 --> 00:02:36,558 set up the Sir Bobby Charlton Soccer School, 47 00:02:42,929 --> 00:02:45,336 a Manchester-based foundation with the aim 48 00:02:45,371 --> 00:02:48,064 to provide young talent with top quality coaching, 49 00:02:48,099 --> 00:02:50,737 who otherwise may not have had the opportunity. 50 00:02:52,477 --> 00:02:55,137 (somber music) 51 00:02:57,746 --> 00:03:01,649 Beckham found early success, when in December of 1986, 52 00:03:01,684 --> 00:03:04,883 he won the soccer school's national skills competition 53 00:03:04,918 --> 00:03:06,225 at the age of 11. 54 00:03:07,558 --> 00:03:09,954 - [Reporter] Why are you special in the sports world? 55 00:03:09,989 --> 00:03:13,793 - I won the Bobby Charlton Soccer School skills finals. 56 00:03:15,566 --> 00:03:17,665 - [Reporter] Brilliant. So where are you off to? 57 00:03:17,700 --> 00:03:19,337 - Barcelona, for two weeks. 58 00:03:19,372 --> 00:03:20,371 - [Reporter] Gosh, is that Maradona? 59 00:03:20,406 --> 00:03:22,670 No, it's the wrong one, isn't it? 60 00:03:22,705 --> 00:03:24,232 Isn't that Argentina? 61 00:03:24,267 --> 00:03:26,036 Who's the star in Barcelona? 62 00:03:26,071 --> 00:03:27,642 - Mark Hughes and Gary Lee. 63 00:03:29,074 --> 00:03:30,678 - [Narrator] Beckham's talents didn't go unnoticed, 64 00:03:30,713 --> 00:03:34,715 and by the time he was 16, he was signed by top flight side, 65 00:03:34,750 --> 00:03:36,178 Manchester United. 66 00:03:37,720 --> 00:03:39,687 - As a rule, wherever you go in the world, 67 00:03:39,722 --> 00:03:42,789 people talk about Manchester United football team. 68 00:03:42,824 --> 00:03:44,527 The last few days are just establishing 69 00:03:44,562 --> 00:03:47,123 more and more as a great team. 70 00:03:47,158 --> 00:03:49,400 - This is where football generates. 71 00:03:49,435 --> 00:03:51,435 Best teams in the world come from the Northwest, 72 00:03:51,470 --> 00:03:52,733 simple as that. 73 00:03:52,768 --> 00:03:54,537 If you know football and you want football, 74 00:03:54,572 --> 00:03:55,835 you come up here. 75 00:03:55,870 --> 00:03:57,936 You live and breathe it. You've no choice. 76 00:03:58,840 --> 00:04:01,236 (dramatic upbeat music) 77 00:04:01,271 --> 00:04:03,480 - [Jamie] They play a style of football for many years 78 00:04:03,515 --> 00:04:04,844 that everyone's enjoyed. 79 00:04:04,879 --> 00:04:06,208 Even if you're not a United fan, 80 00:04:06,243 --> 00:04:08,551 you're still in awe of how they played. 81 00:04:08,586 --> 00:04:10,883 Played against them, and they'll win in everything. 82 00:04:10,918 --> 00:04:13,281 You saw a dynamic football side play great football. 83 00:04:13,316 --> 00:04:15,459 They got off the teams, they outworked every team 84 00:04:15,494 --> 00:04:16,592 they played against. 85 00:04:16,627 --> 00:04:17,824 - A marvelous occasion, 86 00:04:17,859 --> 00:04:20,728 and you can never forget these nights, ever. 87 00:04:20,763 --> 00:04:23,797 (crowd cheering) 88 00:04:23,832 --> 00:04:25,128 - [Narrator] Beckham's success 89 00:04:25,163 --> 00:04:27,405 as a Man United youth player was undoubted, 90 00:04:27,440 --> 00:04:29,869 winning the 1992 Youth FA Cup, 91 00:04:29,904 --> 00:04:32,377 and 1994 reserves leagues. 92 00:04:32,412 --> 00:04:35,908 - Because Beckham, without question, 93 00:04:35,943 --> 00:04:38,075 was the fittest player in United as a kid. 94 00:04:38,110 --> 00:04:39,417 Up and down the pitch. 95 00:04:39,452 --> 00:04:42,277 All the bleep tests, in terms of paces, 96 00:04:42,312 --> 00:04:44,554 he was streets ahead of everyone. 97 00:04:44,589 --> 00:04:46,083 You had to stop him. 98 00:04:46,118 --> 00:04:49,119 - [Narrator] In 1996, Beckham began to break 99 00:04:49,154 --> 00:04:50,527 into the first team, 100 00:04:50,562 --> 00:04:54,157 as many key players came to the end of their careers. 101 00:04:54,192 --> 00:04:58,964 Paul Ince, Mark Hughes, and Andre Kanchelskis most notably. 102 00:04:58,999 --> 00:05:00,801 - He always was a marvelous boy, 103 00:05:00,836 --> 00:05:03,870 and when he joined us at 12 years of age, 104 00:05:03,905 --> 00:05:07,379 he had this fantastic ambition to be a footballer, 105 00:05:07,414 --> 00:05:08,479 which I loved. 106 00:05:08,514 --> 00:05:10,415 And he was part of that great score, 107 00:05:10,450 --> 00:05:11,812 we got through with the group, 108 00:05:11,847 --> 00:05:14,881 we got through with Giggs and Scholes and the Nevilles 109 00:05:14,916 --> 00:05:16,652 and Nicky Butt, Ben Thornley. 110 00:05:16,687 --> 00:05:20,491 It was a wonderful period for Manchester United. 111 00:05:20,526 --> 00:05:22,460 - I look back in the great times that we had together 112 00:05:22,495 --> 00:05:24,693 as six young lads that started out. 113 00:05:24,728 --> 00:05:26,728 All we wanted to do was play football for Man United, 114 00:05:26,763 --> 00:05:28,895 and then we fulfilled that dream. 115 00:05:28,930 --> 00:05:32,261 - [Scholes] He's the one who taught us how to play football 116 00:05:32,296 --> 00:05:33,966 the Manchester United way, 117 00:05:34,001 --> 00:05:38,575 taught us how to handle ourself on and off the pitch, 118 00:05:38,610 --> 00:05:40,478 along with others, you know, 119 00:05:40,513 --> 00:05:41,611 Brian Kidd as well. 120 00:05:41,646 --> 00:05:44,878 These kind of people, but Eric was special. 121 00:05:44,913 --> 00:05:46,682 - [Paul] No, I think we were quite lucky 122 00:05:46,717 --> 00:05:49,553 in all coming through together at a time 123 00:05:49,588 --> 00:05:52,655 when it was a young person's type of boom, really, 124 00:05:52,690 --> 00:05:55,856 and that fresh, new Tony Blair era, 125 00:05:55,891 --> 00:05:57,561 where they were giving youth a chance, 126 00:05:57,596 --> 00:05:59,123 and they wanted to invest in youth, 127 00:05:59,158 --> 00:06:01,158 and it was the end of coming out of a recession. 128 00:06:01,193 --> 00:06:05,536 And we was part of that new regime 129 00:06:05,571 --> 00:06:06,328 that was coming through. 130 00:06:06,363 --> 00:06:07,670 And we were quite lucky. 131 00:06:07,705 --> 00:06:10,475 - [David] There was also Oasis, there was also Stone Roses, 132 00:06:10,510 --> 00:06:11,773 Hacienda, you know? 133 00:06:11,808 --> 00:06:13,643 All of these things, great things going on, 134 00:06:13,678 --> 00:06:15,975 this part of history in Manchester. 135 00:06:16,010 --> 00:06:18,516 And we lived through it, so it was so special. 136 00:06:18,551 --> 00:06:21,013 - [Paul] We came into a Man United team 137 00:06:21,048 --> 00:06:23,554 that was already successful and already had great players 138 00:06:23,589 --> 00:06:24,588 and a great manager. 139 00:06:24,623 --> 00:06:27,591 And we were just playing a small part in it. 140 00:06:28,957 --> 00:06:30,253 - [Narrator] Playing alongside club legends 141 00:06:30,288 --> 00:06:34,026 such as Eric Cantona, Andy Cole, 142 00:06:36,129 --> 00:06:37,964 and Peter Schmeichel, 143 00:06:37,999 --> 00:06:41,000 it wasn't long before Beckham made an impact. 144 00:06:41,035 --> 00:06:43,431 With a deep history in English football, 145 00:06:43,466 --> 00:06:46,104 United gave become the perfect environment 146 00:06:46,139 --> 00:06:48,040 to improve his skills. 147 00:06:48,075 --> 00:06:50,372 Under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson, 148 00:06:50,407 --> 00:06:54,310 Beckham had solidified his place as a first team player. 149 00:06:54,345 --> 00:06:57,082 (dramatic music) 150 00:07:01,220 --> 00:07:03,319 By the '96, '97 season, 151 00:07:03,354 --> 00:07:06,124 Beckham had won the Premier League with Man United 152 00:07:06,159 --> 00:07:08,764 and the PFA Young Player of the Year award. 153 00:07:25,145 --> 00:07:28,520 And it wasn't long before he received his England call-up. 154 00:07:33,285 --> 00:07:37,188 30th of June, 1998, England were to face Argentina 155 00:07:37,223 --> 00:07:39,894 in the FIFA World Cup last 16. 156 00:07:39,929 --> 00:07:41,533 - Whoever wins this has got every chance 157 00:07:41,568 --> 00:07:42,963 of winning the final, haven't they? 158 00:07:42,998 --> 00:07:44,459 Going all the way. 159 00:07:44,494 --> 00:07:48,166 - No, this is the most important game since 1990 World Cup, 160 00:07:48,201 --> 00:07:51,169 or the German semifinal in Euro '96. 161 00:07:51,204 --> 00:07:52,269 It's a massive game. 162 00:07:52,304 --> 00:07:53,776 - You can feel atmosphere in the town. 163 00:07:53,811 --> 00:07:55,877 It is absolutely fantastic. 164 00:07:55,912 --> 00:07:57,439 - We've got to get one back 165 00:07:57,474 --> 00:07:58,847 from when Maradona scored handball, haven't we? 166 00:07:58,882 --> 00:08:01,817 - The hand of God. - The hand of God. 167 00:08:01,852 --> 00:08:03,984 I'd rather forget about it. 168 00:08:04,019 --> 00:08:05,788 - [Narrator] A game steeped in controversy, 169 00:08:05,823 --> 00:08:08,659 after England's 1986 quarterfinal defeat 170 00:08:08,694 --> 00:08:11,695 to Diego Maradona's infamous handball: 171 00:08:11,730 --> 00:08:13,598 the hand of God. 172 00:08:13,633 --> 00:08:16,293 - I thought it was just a joke at the time, you know? 173 00:08:16,328 --> 00:08:17,833 And when he ran off to the left, 174 00:08:18,968 --> 00:08:21,199 I just couldn't believe it, you know? 175 00:08:21,234 --> 00:08:24,400 He gave the goal, and we all know what happened after that. 176 00:08:24,435 --> 00:08:25,973 And he should have been off the field. 177 00:08:26,008 --> 00:08:27,205 - [Reporter] So, what do you want to see today? 178 00:08:27,240 --> 00:08:29,504 - I want to see England win without cheat. 179 00:08:29,539 --> 00:08:31,077 - [Reporter] Will you encourage your players 180 00:08:31,112 --> 00:08:34,476 to follow Maradona's example and cheat, if necessary, 181 00:08:34,511 --> 00:08:35,378 to beat England? 182 00:08:36,788 --> 00:08:39,954 In football, he says, copying isn't authentic. 183 00:08:39,989 --> 00:08:43,694 Every player has to express himself in the best way. 184 00:08:43,729 --> 00:08:45,762 He praised England's young players, 185 00:08:45,797 --> 00:08:48,325 Owen and Beckham, likely to start tomorrow, 186 00:08:48,360 --> 00:08:49,964 in an unchanged lineup. 187 00:08:49,999 --> 00:08:53,198 - Revenge, I'm sure, is one word that's going to be used 188 00:08:53,233 --> 00:08:54,034 an awful lot. 189 00:08:55,235 --> 00:08:56,531 If you want to call it that, you can. 190 00:08:56,566 --> 00:08:57,840 But the most important thing is that we get 191 00:08:57,875 --> 00:08:59,435 the right result. 192 00:08:59,470 --> 00:09:01,844 And if, after the game, we can call it revenge, then great. 193 00:09:02,913 --> 00:09:05,881 (fans singing) 194 00:09:05,916 --> 00:09:09,511 (fans singing in Spanish) 195 00:09:10,822 --> 00:09:15,286 - You'll never take the focus, you'll never take the focus. 196 00:09:15,321 --> 00:09:17,761 - [Reporter] Another flash of brilliance from David Beckham 197 00:09:17,796 --> 00:09:19,829 might help England get the right result, 198 00:09:19,864 --> 00:09:22,634 but the squad isn't underestimating their task. 199 00:09:23,868 --> 00:09:25,868 - We've had a lot of a good players, 200 00:09:25,903 --> 00:09:28,167 so I think we can win easily. 201 00:09:28,202 --> 00:09:30,400 - Two one England, Shearer, golden goal. 202 00:09:30,435 --> 00:09:33,073 - Of course, us- - Two zero. 203 00:09:33,108 --> 00:09:34,437 - Two zero. 204 00:09:34,472 --> 00:09:36,813 I'm very sorry for the English people, but- 205 00:09:36,848 --> 00:09:38,881 - We're going to win. - We are the best. 206 00:09:39,884 --> 00:09:41,686 Sorry, man. You have the money. 207 00:09:41,721 --> 00:09:45,580 We have the quality and the skills. The ability. 208 00:09:45,615 --> 00:09:47,758 - It's bigger than you. It's the same. 209 00:09:47,793 --> 00:09:48,891 I want to win. 210 00:09:48,926 --> 00:09:50,453 All the people in Argentina want to win 211 00:09:50,488 --> 00:09:52,026 because football is the best. 212 00:09:52,061 --> 00:09:53,588 - One nil to England. 213 00:09:53,623 --> 00:09:54,930 - Three two. We're getting stronger and stronger. 214 00:09:54,965 --> 00:09:56,195 - We're going to win here, 215 00:09:56,230 --> 00:09:57,526 and then we're going to win in Marseilles. 216 00:09:57,561 --> 00:09:59,638 And then we'll end up winning the World Cup. 217 00:10:03,875 --> 00:10:06,502 - [Narrator] England quickly experienced early heartbreak, 218 00:10:06,537 --> 00:10:09,637 when Argentina scored a penalty in the sixth minute. 219 00:10:09,672 --> 00:10:12,640 However, it wasn't long before England returned 220 00:10:12,675 --> 00:10:14,378 with a penalty of their own. 221 00:10:15,788 --> 00:10:16,886 - [Man] Go on. 222 00:10:16,921 --> 00:10:18,481 - [Narrator] With England taking the lead 223 00:10:18,516 --> 00:10:19,284 in the 16th minute. 224 00:10:20,221 --> 00:10:22,727 (men shouting) 225 00:10:25,358 --> 00:10:28,733 Argentina were able to equalize on the stroke of the half. 226 00:10:33,036 --> 00:10:36,631 Two two at halftime, England looked the stronger team, 227 00:10:36,666 --> 00:10:39,436 but then disaster struck. 228 00:10:39,471 --> 00:10:41,042 - [Commentator] Quite what was required. 229 00:10:41,077 --> 00:10:44,672 Indeed there was that challenge on Beckham. 230 00:10:44,707 --> 00:10:46,784 Now, whether Beckham accidentally 231 00:10:48,854 --> 00:10:51,723 smacked into the defender, Sineone, the midfielder, 232 00:10:51,758 --> 00:10:53,087 I don't know. 233 00:10:53,122 --> 00:10:54,891 For Beckham, it's a red card, for David Beckham. 234 00:10:56,422 --> 00:10:57,190 Oh no. 235 00:11:01,801 --> 00:11:03,031 - It definitely cost England the match. 236 00:11:03,066 --> 00:11:05,198 I had a great view of the incident. 237 00:11:05,233 --> 00:11:07,068 He lashed out at the guy. 238 00:11:07,103 --> 00:11:08,366 The guy was going to get booked anyway. 239 00:11:08,401 --> 00:11:09,807 There's no need for it whatsoever. 240 00:11:09,842 --> 00:11:11,171 - But I think we're better than the Argies, 241 00:11:11,206 --> 00:11:13,811 but all I can say, like, 242 00:11:13,846 --> 00:11:16,440 just penalties again, isn't it? 243 00:11:16,475 --> 00:11:18,343 Penalty shoot out again. Can't believe it. 244 00:11:18,378 --> 00:11:20,642 - Beckham was out of order, basically. 245 00:11:20,677 --> 00:11:21,709 He should have stayed on the field, 246 00:11:21,744 --> 00:11:23,821 and if he had have done, we'd have got through. 247 00:11:23,856 --> 00:11:27,682 - Last night, mate, gutted. Absolutely gutted. 248 00:11:27,717 --> 00:11:29,453 - To get sent off in a match like that 249 00:11:29,488 --> 00:11:30,993 is a disgrace to anybody. 250 00:11:31,028 --> 00:11:32,830 I'm sorry for his career. 251 00:11:32,865 --> 00:11:33,798 - Whatever. 252 00:11:34,834 --> 00:11:38,264 I mean, I just feel really bad, I mean. 253 00:11:38,299 --> 00:11:39,771 - [Man] We're all disappointed, 254 00:11:39,806 --> 00:11:41,872 and we'll all talk about it for years to come. 255 00:11:41,907 --> 00:11:43,841 - Sending off cost us dearly. 256 00:11:43,876 --> 00:11:45,436 - We played with 10 men for half the game, 257 00:11:45,471 --> 00:11:46,877 and we deserved to win. 258 00:11:46,912 --> 00:11:48,373 - Gutted is the word. 259 00:11:48,408 --> 00:11:51,277 - The best team did win. Best team did win. Well done. 260 00:11:51,312 --> 00:11:53,345 - Good man. Very good. 261 00:11:53,380 --> 00:11:56,546 - [Reporter] England's players left the stadium slowly, 262 00:11:56,581 --> 00:12:00,759 some clearly upset, their World Cup dream and shreds. 263 00:12:01,993 --> 00:12:03,960 Dreams shattered for their children too, 264 00:12:03,995 --> 00:12:05,324 though after three weeks, 265 00:12:05,359 --> 00:12:08,162 they at least had their fathers back. 266 00:12:08,197 --> 00:12:10,692 As David Batty and the rest waited for their bus, 267 00:12:10,727 --> 00:12:14,036 the Argentine team pulled alongside in theirs. 268 00:12:14,071 --> 00:12:16,665 As they passed England's players and families, 269 00:12:16,700 --> 00:12:19,404 they cheered and gestured and chanted. 270 00:12:22,211 --> 00:12:25,410 And then, it was time to go, with pride, said the coach. 271 00:12:25,445 --> 00:12:27,885 - Very proud, and I think the nation should be proud as well 272 00:12:27,920 --> 00:12:28,886 at that performance, 273 00:12:28,921 --> 00:12:31,119 and the way that we've had to go. 274 00:12:31,154 --> 00:12:33,891 - [Narrator] But the nation were anything but proud. 275 00:12:34,817 --> 00:12:37,224 (tense music) 276 00:12:50,943 --> 00:12:52,503 Beckham had his chance at redemption 277 00:12:52,538 --> 00:12:54,802 on the 6th of October, 2001, 278 00:12:54,837 --> 00:12:58,806 when England faced Greece in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers. 279 00:12:58,841 --> 00:13:01,413 - [Commentator] Another attempt at goal. 280 00:13:01,448 --> 00:13:04,119 (crowd shouting) 281 00:13:07,190 --> 00:13:10,895 We've played two and a half minutes of stoppage time. 282 00:13:10,930 --> 00:13:12,930 England trail by two goals to one. 283 00:13:17,200 --> 00:13:19,596 Beckham could raise the roof here with a goal. 284 00:13:22,238 --> 00:13:24,139 - [David] It's something I just want to say. 285 00:13:24,174 --> 00:13:26,306 I know, as England captain that, you know, 286 00:13:26,341 --> 00:13:28,803 I am obligated and I need to talk to the fans, 287 00:13:28,838 --> 00:13:30,244 and that's why I'm here. 288 00:13:30,279 --> 00:13:32,807 But I think I'm not talking about Sky Sports, 289 00:13:32,842 --> 00:13:35,282 because there's a difference between Sky Sports 290 00:13:35,317 --> 00:13:37,548 and the news side, 291 00:13:37,583 --> 00:13:40,925 and I think the way the news side have treated me 292 00:13:40,960 --> 00:13:43,752 in the last few months has been an absolute disgrace. 293 00:13:43,787 --> 00:13:45,930 I've done the same with the News Of The World, 294 00:13:45,965 --> 00:13:47,932 because I think they've tried to, 295 00:13:49,067 --> 00:13:50,858 you know, ruin my family. 296 00:13:50,893 --> 00:13:53,333 I think that I've done the same with the Mail, 297 00:13:53,368 --> 00:13:56,567 because I've been called a bad father, 298 00:13:56,602 --> 00:13:58,008 I've been called a bad husband, 299 00:13:58,043 --> 00:14:00,208 and my wife's been called a bad mother. 300 00:14:00,243 --> 00:14:01,374 - [Reporter] Does it hurt, David, 301 00:14:01,409 --> 00:14:05,147 when these allegations are put about? 302 00:14:05,182 --> 00:14:06,445 - Of course. 303 00:14:06,480 --> 00:14:08,018 As I said, you know, things always hurt 304 00:14:08,053 --> 00:14:09,921 that that said about my family, 305 00:14:09,956 --> 00:14:14,585 and for people to call my wife a bad mother, you know, 306 00:14:14,620 --> 00:14:16,785 is unbelievable. 307 00:14:16,820 --> 00:14:19,931 And you know, that's all I want to say on the matter. 308 00:14:19,966 --> 00:14:20,998 - [Man] Sit down. 309 00:14:21,033 --> 00:14:22,560 - [Man] Come on. - [Man] Sit down. 310 00:14:22,595 --> 00:14:25,827 (people shouting) 311 00:14:25,862 --> 00:14:28,599 - Regretfully, you will have heard that my contract 312 00:14:28,634 --> 00:14:32,570 with the FA has been terminated by mutual consent. 313 00:14:32,605 --> 00:14:35,980 - [Narrator] By 1998, Beckham had won 10 trophies 314 00:14:36,015 --> 00:14:37,410 with Man United. 315 00:14:37,445 --> 00:14:41,711 However, nothing would prepare him for the '98 '99 season. 316 00:14:45,189 --> 00:14:48,388 - [Tannoy] Flight TLA300 to Barcelona. 317 00:14:50,128 --> 00:14:51,556 - [Reporter] A day and a half still to go 318 00:14:51,591 --> 00:14:52,755 till the big match, 319 00:14:52,790 --> 00:14:55,098 but at Manchester Airport fans have been queuing to leave 320 00:14:55,133 --> 00:14:57,034 since three o'clock this morning. 321 00:14:57,069 --> 00:15:00,004 Police now say that up to 50,000 of the red army 322 00:15:00,039 --> 00:15:02,270 will be making the journey to support their heroes, 323 00:15:02,305 --> 00:15:05,471 with only about 35,000 tickets officially allocated. 324 00:15:05,506 --> 00:15:07,979 The rest say they're going simply for the atmosphere. 325 00:15:08,014 --> 00:15:09,409 Authorities believe they'll make this 326 00:15:09,444 --> 00:15:11,609 the biggest ever exodus of British fans abroad 327 00:15:11,644 --> 00:15:13,512 to watch a single football match. 328 00:15:13,547 --> 00:15:15,316 And it's through Manchester Airport today and tomorrow 329 00:15:15,351 --> 00:15:16,911 that the majority are making their way. 330 00:15:16,946 --> 00:15:20,090 - This is the busiest four days in the airport's history. 331 00:15:20,125 --> 00:15:23,951 We've got 225 additional flights over the next four days, 332 00:15:23,986 --> 00:15:25,997 and about 30,000 additional passengers. 333 00:15:26,032 --> 00:15:27,592 - Sold my car to get here. 334 00:15:27,627 --> 00:15:29,759 I've checked everything I have to get here, you know? 335 00:15:29,794 --> 00:15:33,037 It's just one of them things, you've just got to be there. 336 00:15:33,072 --> 00:15:35,369 You'd miss it if you didn't turn up. 337 00:15:35,404 --> 00:15:36,964 - It's history. 338 00:15:36,999 --> 00:15:39,076 It's a one-off match, isn't it? 339 00:15:39,111 --> 00:15:42,904 So will just probably never happen again. 340 00:15:42,939 --> 00:15:44,114 - [Reporter] Bound for Barcelona, then, 341 00:15:44,149 --> 00:15:46,083 hoping their heroes will make that piece 342 00:15:46,118 --> 00:15:48,910 of footballing history and claim a unique treble. 343 00:15:52,619 --> 00:15:54,685 - [Reporter] Thousands of Manchester United fans 344 00:15:54,720 --> 00:15:56,456 have invaded Barcelona, 345 00:15:56,491 --> 00:15:59,096 and some are already camped outside the stadium, 346 00:15:59,131 --> 00:16:01,032 waiting for kickoff. 347 00:16:01,067 --> 00:16:03,991 They've come here from all over the world. 348 00:16:04,026 --> 00:16:05,795 Where've you come from to watch this match? 349 00:16:05,830 --> 00:16:07,170 - Punjab, India. 350 00:16:07,205 --> 00:16:08,765 - All the way from India? Why? - That's right. 351 00:16:08,800 --> 00:16:10,173 Well, Man United supporters. 352 00:16:10,208 --> 00:16:12,802 Lived in England, so this is a unique opportunity 353 00:16:12,837 --> 00:16:15,244 to come down to support the lads. 354 00:16:15,279 --> 00:16:16,806 - [Reporter] Is it worth coming all the way? 355 00:16:16,841 --> 00:16:18,049 - Absolutely. 356 00:16:18,084 --> 00:16:19,116 If you're passionate about your team, 357 00:16:19,151 --> 00:16:20,711 you follow them wherever they are. 358 00:16:20,746 --> 00:16:22,119 - [Reporter] With the clock ticking down to kick off, 359 00:16:22,154 --> 00:16:25,155 the excitement continues to rise here in Barcelona. 360 00:16:25,190 --> 00:16:27,322 Wherever you go, there's a sea of fans who seem 361 00:16:27,357 --> 00:16:30,193 to have taken over the city ahead of the final. 362 00:16:30,228 --> 00:16:32,096 Both Manchester United and Bayern Munich 363 00:16:32,131 --> 00:16:34,428 will have 30,000 inside the ground. 364 00:16:34,463 --> 00:16:36,166 Thousands more who can't get in 365 00:16:36,201 --> 00:16:40,170 say they just want to be here to soak up the atmosphere. 366 00:16:40,205 --> 00:16:42,029 - Fantastic. Absolutely superb. 367 00:16:42,064 --> 00:16:43,437 - [Reporter] Yeah. - It's a joy to be here. 368 00:16:43,472 --> 00:16:45,439 - I mean, the atmosphere alone is worth coming for. 369 00:16:45,474 --> 00:16:46,605 It's superb. 370 00:16:46,640 --> 00:16:48,211 The weather and everything. It's great. 371 00:16:48,246 --> 00:16:51,148 - Soaking up the atmosphere in Barcelona, aren't you? 372 00:16:51,183 --> 00:16:52,446 - [Reporter] There's still new official word 373 00:16:52,481 --> 00:16:54,151 about the fitness of David Beckham. 374 00:16:54,186 --> 00:16:56,813 He finished training with his right leg heavily strapped. 375 00:16:56,848 --> 00:16:58,716 He says he'll be fine. 376 00:16:58,751 --> 00:17:01,323 It's the only fitness doubt Alex Ferguson has to deal with 377 00:17:01,358 --> 00:17:03,050 before he names his side 378 00:17:03,085 --> 00:17:05,360 for the biggest match in his career. 379 00:17:05,395 --> 00:17:06,922 - [Narrator] With Beckham match fit, 380 00:17:06,957 --> 00:17:09,496 United set off to Barcelona with the hopes 381 00:17:09,531 --> 00:17:11,234 of doing the unimaginable. 382 00:17:11,269 --> 00:17:14,270 Dreaming of once again bringing the European Cup 383 00:17:14,305 --> 00:17:15,832 back to old Trafford. 384 00:17:17,033 --> 00:17:19,473 However, their dreams were quickly challenged 385 00:17:19,508 --> 00:17:22,707 when Bayern Munich's right midfielder, Mario Basler, 386 00:17:22,742 --> 00:17:24,808 scored a low driven free kick, 387 00:17:24,843 --> 00:17:27,118 beating Peter Schmeichel at the far post 388 00:17:27,153 --> 00:17:28,251 after six minutes. 389 00:17:29,452 --> 00:17:30,319 - [Commentator] And at half time, 390 00:17:30,354 --> 00:17:33,256 United nil, Bayern Munich one. 391 00:17:33,291 --> 00:17:35,588 As the clock ticks on to, 392 00:17:35,623 --> 00:17:39,394 well, within 10 seconds at the end of the 90. 393 00:17:39,429 --> 00:17:41,088 - [Narrator] With three minutes of added time, 394 00:17:41,123 --> 00:17:42,364 and one goal down, 395 00:17:42,399 --> 00:17:44,828 United needed a miracle. 396 00:17:44,863 --> 00:17:48,205 Rising to the challenge, a 24-year-old David Beckham 397 00:17:48,240 --> 00:17:51,208 steps up to take two corners with his trademark whip. 398 00:17:55,005 --> 00:17:56,411 - [Commentator] They've got that one away, 399 00:17:56,446 --> 00:17:57,643 have they as well. 400 00:17:58,316 --> 00:18:00,514 Giggs plugs it back inside. 401 00:18:00,549 --> 00:18:03,286 Has equalized for Manchester United. 402 00:18:03,321 --> 00:18:05,354 Can you believe this? 403 00:18:05,389 --> 00:18:09,457 Now, just got one last corner, perhaps, to survive. 404 00:18:09,492 --> 00:18:11,756 Beckham to swing this one in again. 405 00:18:11,791 --> 00:18:14,165 Sharing it with Solskjaer. 406 00:18:14,200 --> 00:18:17,091 What a goal for Manchester United. 407 00:18:17,126 --> 00:18:19,830 (crowd cheering) 408 00:18:22,098 --> 00:18:27,068 He's only gone and won the Champion's League for them. 409 00:18:27,103 --> 00:18:29,807 (dramatic music) 410 00:18:32,581 --> 00:18:35,516 The impossible just became reality. 411 00:18:36,750 --> 00:18:39,289 - I was flat after the game, 412 00:18:39,324 --> 00:18:41,082 because I just couldn't believe it. 413 00:18:41,117 --> 00:18:42,325 And when I get back to the hotel 414 00:18:42,360 --> 00:18:45,119 and tell my family, then I was able to enjoy it. 415 00:18:46,529 --> 00:18:48,826 - [Narrator] 1999 marked a turning point 416 00:18:48,861 --> 00:18:50,597 in Beckham's career. 417 00:18:50,632 --> 00:18:52,236 After winning the Champion's League, 418 00:18:52,271 --> 00:18:55,602 to complete the illustrious treble with Man United, 419 00:18:55,637 --> 00:18:59,210 the only time an English club has completed the feat. 420 00:19:00,510 --> 00:19:02,807 - [Reporter] '92 to '99, if you can pick just one moment? 421 00:19:04,283 --> 00:19:06,382 - Winning the treble. It doesn't get any better than that. 422 00:19:09,288 --> 00:19:11,387 - [Man] Unbelievable. You can't beat it. 423 00:19:11,422 --> 00:19:14,984 Never experienced anything like that in our lives. 424 00:19:15,019 --> 00:19:17,151 - [Man] The game is absolutely brilliant. 425 00:19:17,186 --> 00:19:18,922 - [Man] Happiest day of my life. 426 00:19:18,957 --> 00:19:20,957 Happiest day of my life. 427 00:19:22,598 --> 00:19:27,403 - [Man] It's right up there alongside my son being born. 428 00:19:42,849 --> 00:19:46,356 - Well, I think the big problem for me, 429 00:19:46,391 --> 00:19:48,116 I'm a football man, really. 430 00:19:49,427 --> 00:19:51,295 He fell in love with Victoria. 431 00:19:51,330 --> 00:19:53,792 That changed everything, I think. 432 00:19:53,827 --> 00:19:56,531 Well, it was a different type of marriage 433 00:19:56,566 --> 00:19:58,830 from what you would normally expect 434 00:20:00,097 --> 00:20:01,635 of a player and football player. 435 00:20:01,670 --> 00:20:04,704 And because she was quite a famous person, of course, 436 00:20:04,739 --> 00:20:07,102 I mean, part of a pop group like that. 437 00:20:09,139 --> 00:20:11,645 So that changed the dynamics of his life, really. 438 00:20:11,680 --> 00:20:13,482 - [Reporter] He embraced celebrity. 439 00:20:13,517 --> 00:20:15,352 - I think he did. Yeah. 440 00:20:15,387 --> 00:20:16,881 - [Narrator] Beckham had elevated his play 441 00:20:16,916 --> 00:20:18,289 to a world-class level, 442 00:20:18,324 --> 00:20:21,325 and when he married Victoria in 1999, 443 00:20:21,360 --> 00:20:23,525 it was time to do the same to his image. 444 00:20:23,560 --> 00:20:26,297 David Beckham would become Becks. 445 00:20:26,332 --> 00:20:28,332 Taking on brand deals and appearances, 446 00:20:28,367 --> 00:20:30,301 Beckham, with the help from Victoria, 447 00:20:30,336 --> 00:20:33,634 was truly transforming himself from an average footballer 448 00:20:33,669 --> 00:20:35,504 to a global superstar. 449 00:20:40,038 --> 00:20:41,411 - Two questions about England. 450 00:20:43,272 --> 00:20:44,447 - [Reporter] Shall we talk about the haircuts first, 451 00:20:44,482 --> 00:20:45,448 and get it out of the way? 452 00:20:45,483 --> 00:20:46,680 - If you want to. Go on. 453 00:20:49,146 --> 00:20:51,080 - [Richard] A few years back, there was an Ian Botham book, 454 00:20:51,115 --> 00:20:54,358 which was the biggest, and Dicky Bird brought a book out, 455 00:20:54,393 --> 00:20:55,887 which overtook that, 456 00:20:55,922 --> 00:20:57,790 and Alex Ferguson's recent one has sold 457 00:20:57,825 --> 00:20:59,363 as many as that, I think. 458 00:20:59,398 --> 00:21:01,156 So it's a competition between David Beckham 459 00:21:01,191 --> 00:21:03,334 and Alex Ferguson now, I think. 460 00:21:03,369 --> 00:21:05,798 - [Narrator] With a transformation in image and popularity 461 00:21:05,833 --> 00:21:08,163 came a transformation in wage, 462 00:21:08,198 --> 00:21:11,672 when in 2002, Beckham signed a three-year contract, 463 00:21:11,707 --> 00:21:14,169 following months of negotiations with the club, 464 00:21:14,204 --> 00:21:17,447 mostly concerning extra payments for his image rights, 465 00:21:17,482 --> 00:21:19,306 the income from his new contract 466 00:21:19,341 --> 00:21:21,418 and his many endorsement deals made him 467 00:21:21,453 --> 00:21:24,454 the highest paid player in the world. 468 00:21:24,489 --> 00:21:26,918 - [Reporter] Are massive salaries ruining the game? 469 00:21:28,394 --> 00:21:31,054 - I think, you know, with major opportunities, 470 00:21:31,089 --> 00:21:32,363 trying hard to get this financial 471 00:21:32,398 --> 00:21:34,365 fair play into it, 472 00:21:34,400 --> 00:21:37,027 and it's a very difficult area. 473 00:21:38,569 --> 00:21:40,437 I think that there's always ways around these things, 474 00:21:40,472 --> 00:21:42,164 to be honest with you, 475 00:21:42,199 --> 00:21:44,639 but I don't know how far it can go. 476 00:21:44,674 --> 00:21:46,168 It's dangerous times, actually, the game, 477 00:21:46,203 --> 00:21:48,379 because of the amount of money some players 478 00:21:48,414 --> 00:21:50,040 are getting paid. 479 00:21:50,075 --> 00:21:53,241 - David's doing tremendous well outside of the game, 480 00:21:53,276 --> 00:21:55,683 which is obviously, you know, 481 00:21:55,718 --> 00:21:58,554 been a big part of his career, as well as football. 482 00:21:59,623 --> 00:22:01,183 And I think that it was a different era 483 00:22:01,218 --> 00:22:02,459 with Bobby Moore. 484 00:22:02,494 --> 00:22:04,461 There wasn't obviously the money around. 485 00:22:04,496 --> 00:22:05,924 - [Reporter] Do you fear for the future of the game 486 00:22:05,959 --> 00:22:08,828 with these massive salaries swilling around? 487 00:22:08,863 --> 00:22:12,799 - What happened that somewhere along the line, 488 00:22:12,834 --> 00:22:14,867 the game will get a rude awakening, 489 00:22:14,902 --> 00:22:16,473 and it'll level out. 490 00:22:16,508 --> 00:22:20,444 It has to, and stability will come along with that. 491 00:22:21,546 --> 00:22:23,073 And so, you know, 492 00:22:23,108 --> 00:22:26,813 you've got to also admire the premier division. 493 00:22:26,848 --> 00:22:28,111 It's a great league. 494 00:22:28,146 --> 00:22:29,849 It's a fantastic league. 495 00:22:29,884 --> 00:22:33,347 And the television deal allows it to survive, 496 00:22:33,382 --> 00:22:35,316 you know, in terms of being able to pay 497 00:22:35,351 --> 00:22:36,757 the salaries they're paying. 498 00:22:38,794 --> 00:22:40,629 - [Reporter] But it will get a rude awakening. 499 00:22:40,664 --> 00:22:43,434 - It'll get a rude awakening somewhere along, yeah. 500 00:22:43,469 --> 00:22:45,964 - We do realize that we have something to prove. 501 00:22:45,999 --> 00:22:48,769 We will be playing our hearts out tomorrow for our fans, 502 00:22:48,804 --> 00:22:50,397 our country, and ourselves, 503 00:22:50,432 --> 00:22:52,905 and hopefully, we'll come away with the right result. 504 00:22:55,547 --> 00:22:58,548 - Are you at all concerned that you've lost 505 00:22:58,583 --> 00:23:00,913 a bit of sympathy with England supporters 506 00:23:00,948 --> 00:23:03,113 after the events of this week? 507 00:23:03,148 --> 00:23:05,247 - Once we step onto that pitch, you know, 508 00:23:05,282 --> 00:23:07,491 they'll realize and they'll see in the boys' faces 509 00:23:07,526 --> 00:23:10,120 that, you know, everything's behind us, 510 00:23:10,155 --> 00:23:12,320 and we want England to do well. 511 00:23:12,355 --> 00:23:15,026 - You don't think this pampered millionaire image 512 00:23:15,061 --> 00:23:18,667 that has been put about has slightly rebounded on you? 513 00:23:18,702 --> 00:23:20,834 The, "Who the hell do you think you are?" Headlines. 514 00:23:20,869 --> 00:23:21,967 That kind of thing? 515 00:23:23,575 --> 00:23:25,509 - No, because I think that 516 00:23:25,544 --> 00:23:27,907 them headlines will probably always be there, 517 00:23:27,942 --> 00:23:30,514 whilst, you know, the wages are what they are. 518 00:23:30,549 --> 00:23:32,549 But you know, to be honest, 519 00:23:32,584 --> 00:23:34,243 that's always going to be there, as I said. 520 00:23:34,278 --> 00:23:38,786 So, you know, we're prepared to take the criticism, 521 00:23:38,821 --> 00:23:41,085 because you know, we've put ourselves out there, 522 00:23:41,120 --> 00:23:44,594 and we're well prepared to take that. 523 00:23:44,629 --> 00:23:46,563 But once we're on the pitch, 524 00:23:46,598 --> 00:23:48,829 people realize how much football does mean 525 00:23:48,864 --> 00:23:50,325 to every one of us. 526 00:23:50,360 --> 00:23:52,767 And after the World Cup, you know, 527 00:23:52,802 --> 00:23:54,967 I had to come away and do well, 528 00:23:55,002 --> 00:23:56,639 and do well that season. 529 00:23:56,674 --> 00:23:59,004 And I felt I did, and I've come on from there, 530 00:24:00,238 --> 00:24:01,743 and it's made me a stronger person. 531 00:24:09,478 --> 00:24:10,851 - [Commentator] Beckham could raise the roof here 532 00:24:10,886 --> 00:24:11,687 with a goal. 533 00:24:13,559 --> 00:24:15,658 I don't believe it. 534 00:24:15,693 --> 00:24:20,157 David Beckham scores the goal to take England 535 00:24:20,192 --> 00:24:23,028 all the way to the World Cup finals. 536 00:24:24,570 --> 00:24:26,295 Give that man a knighthood. 537 00:24:27,639 --> 00:24:29,397 - Obviously, you know, World Cup, 538 00:24:30,675 --> 00:24:32,906 we all know that anything can happen once you're there. 539 00:24:32,941 --> 00:24:35,678 You've got to have a certain amount of luck. 540 00:24:35,713 --> 00:24:38,043 And obviously people are saying that it is too early 541 00:24:38,078 --> 00:24:40,815 for this team to go and win a major competition. 542 00:24:40,850 --> 00:24:43,114 But I don't feel like it is. 543 00:24:44,986 --> 00:24:46,953 - [Narrator] With Beckham's career on the rise, 544 00:24:46,988 --> 00:24:49,384 it seemed as though nothing would stop him, 545 00:24:49,419 --> 00:24:53,894 both as an illusive right-winger and as a media powerhouse. 546 00:24:53,929 --> 00:24:57,667 Having qualified for the group stages, spirits were high. 547 00:24:58,769 --> 00:25:00,637 - You know, I feel that we can go there, 548 00:25:00,672 --> 00:25:04,740 and if we get through the first stages of the competition, 549 00:25:04,775 --> 00:25:07,336 then I feel that anything can happen. 550 00:25:08,614 --> 00:25:10,878 - [Narrator] With a new manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson, 551 00:25:13,443 --> 00:25:15,718 and new captain David Beckham, 552 00:25:15,753 --> 00:25:20,118 2002 looked like the year football would finally come home. 553 00:25:20,153 --> 00:25:21,119 - Yes. 554 00:25:21,154 --> 00:25:24,595 (crowd chanting) 555 00:25:24,630 --> 00:25:26,289 - [Man] Absolutely fantastic. 556 00:25:26,324 --> 00:25:28,599 It's the best day of my life. 557 00:25:28,634 --> 00:25:31,195 - [Narrator] But then, disaster struck. 558 00:25:33,771 --> 00:25:36,739 Whilst playing for Man United in a Champions League game 559 00:25:36,774 --> 00:25:39,170 against Deportivo La Coruna, 560 00:25:39,205 --> 00:25:43,108 Beckham broke the second metatarsal bone in his left foot, 561 00:25:43,143 --> 00:25:46,276 injuring him for the remainder of the season. 562 00:25:46,311 --> 00:25:48,784 (somber music) 563 00:25:50,282 --> 00:25:51,688 - Well, the metatarsal bones 564 00:25:51,723 --> 00:25:53,756 are some of the major load bearing bones in the foot. 565 00:25:53,791 --> 00:25:55,692 So if he's broken or fractured one of those, 566 00:25:55,727 --> 00:25:57,452 and we see the metatarsal bone here, 567 00:25:57,487 --> 00:25:58,926 flashing in red on the screen, 568 00:25:58,961 --> 00:26:00,763 that means he's going to be unable to take weight 569 00:26:00,798 --> 00:26:02,193 through the bone or through the foot. 570 00:26:02,228 --> 00:26:04,635 And if you can't do that, you certainly can't play football. 571 00:26:04,670 --> 00:26:06,769 - I had a stress fracture in the fifth metatarsal 572 00:26:06,804 --> 00:26:07,671 of my left foot. 573 00:26:09,268 --> 00:26:11,906 I did it in a game, just running. 574 00:26:11,941 --> 00:26:13,644 It just broke down, 575 00:26:13,679 --> 00:26:16,075 and it took me three months exactly 576 00:26:16,110 --> 00:26:17,813 to come back, playing. 577 00:26:17,848 --> 00:26:19,012 - Very difficult to say at this minute. 578 00:26:19,047 --> 00:26:21,212 We're not too sure the type of fracture he has, 579 00:26:21,247 --> 00:26:23,445 but if all goes well and the bone heals up 580 00:26:23,480 --> 00:26:24,754 within the eight weeks, 581 00:26:24,789 --> 00:26:26,789 he's still going to be missing a lot of match fitness. 582 00:26:26,824 --> 00:26:28,692 So I would imagine he'll probably miss 583 00:26:28,727 --> 00:26:31,387 the opening group stages, but if he does come back, 584 00:26:31,422 --> 00:26:33,092 we'll probably see him initially coming in, 585 00:26:33,127 --> 00:26:34,731 playing a substitute role. 586 00:26:40,200 --> 00:26:41,430 - What I think about that? 587 00:26:41,465 --> 00:26:42,838 - [Reporter] You think it can have any effect? 588 00:26:42,873 --> 00:26:45,434 - If it has an effect, please do it, all of you. 589 00:26:45,469 --> 00:26:47,711 (all laughing) 590 00:26:47,746 --> 00:26:50,241 - The whole business of The Sun calling for people 591 00:26:50,276 --> 00:26:51,638 to pray for Beckham, 592 00:26:51,673 --> 00:26:55,312 I hope, hope it's an elaborate joke, 593 00:26:55,347 --> 00:26:58,414 because if it isn't, then we are all doomed. 594 00:27:00,792 --> 00:27:03,122 - [Sven] After the session he had today, 595 00:27:03,157 --> 00:27:07,896 he felt very well, no complaints, no pain at all. 596 00:27:07,931 --> 00:27:09,799 So that's very positive. 597 00:27:09,834 --> 00:27:11,394 - Hopefully this week, 598 00:27:11,429 --> 00:27:13,429 it would be great to welcome a few of the players back 599 00:27:13,464 --> 00:27:16,003 onto the training pitch, and hopefully, David's one of them. 600 00:27:16,038 --> 00:27:20,634 - [Alex] David's slim, tall, angular, human being. 601 00:27:20,669 --> 00:27:23,439 Natural fit boy, natural athlete. 602 00:27:23,474 --> 00:27:25,342 Beckham's natural. 603 00:27:25,377 --> 00:27:27,718 So, after his metatarsal injury, 604 00:27:27,753 --> 00:27:30,886 I was very confident that David would no problem 605 00:27:30,921 --> 00:27:32,723 going to the World Cup. 606 00:27:32,758 --> 00:27:34,351 - [Narrator] A determined Beckham worked hard 607 00:27:34,386 --> 00:27:36,287 to get back from injury in time 608 00:27:36,322 --> 00:27:39,488 for the opening group stage game of the competition. 609 00:27:39,523 --> 00:27:40,764 - [Reporter] How's the foot? 610 00:27:40,799 --> 00:27:42,392 - [David] It's a lot better. A lot better. 611 00:27:42,427 --> 00:27:45,164 I run for the first time two days ago, 612 00:27:45,199 --> 00:27:46,968 on Saturday morning, 613 00:27:47,003 --> 00:27:51,467 and it was a little bit achy after, but it's not a problem. 614 00:27:51,502 --> 00:27:52,809 - [Reporter] How is the x-ray looking? 615 00:27:52,844 --> 00:27:55,240 What are the United physios saying about this? 616 00:27:55,275 --> 00:27:57,275 - Well, the callus is forming around the bone. 617 00:27:57,310 --> 00:27:59,882 So, that's the best sign. 618 00:27:59,917 --> 00:28:01,752 Surgeons are really happy with it. 619 00:28:01,787 --> 00:28:04,854 They've been looking after me for the last four weeks, 620 00:28:04,889 --> 00:28:08,891 watching it, and it's really, really come on a lot. 621 00:28:08,926 --> 00:28:11,190 And United physios have been watching obviously, 622 00:28:11,225 --> 00:28:13,093 and so it's really quite good. 623 00:28:13,128 --> 00:28:16,624 - Metatarsals mended, and old injuries forgotten, 624 00:28:16,659 --> 00:28:20,463 the air around the team and their supporters is optimistic. 625 00:28:20,498 --> 00:28:21,662 - I'm feeling confident. 626 00:28:21,697 --> 00:28:22,806 Now we've got David Beckham back, 627 00:28:22,841 --> 00:28:24,841 that's got to be a very big positive. 628 00:28:28,913 --> 00:28:30,473 - [Narrator] With Beckham back from injury, 629 00:28:30,508 --> 00:28:32,882 his dreams of revenge against the Argentines 630 00:28:32,917 --> 00:28:35,115 were closer than ever. 631 00:28:35,150 --> 00:28:38,052 When England drew Argentina in the group stage 632 00:28:38,087 --> 00:28:39,185 of the competition. 633 00:28:40,320 --> 00:28:42,122 - And H one for Japan. 634 00:28:43,191 --> 00:28:44,421 Argentina. 635 00:28:46,524 --> 00:28:47,897 England, 636 00:28:47,932 --> 00:28:50,196 - [Narrator] However, not everyone was optimistic 637 00:28:50,231 --> 00:28:51,725 about the draw. 638 00:28:51,760 --> 00:28:54,431 - With Argentina, well, it's about time 639 00:28:54,466 --> 00:28:56,004 things turned in favor for us. 640 00:28:56,039 --> 00:28:58,633 So, a bit of luck, a bit of hard work, 641 00:28:58,668 --> 00:29:01,207 and I think probably make the most of it. 642 00:29:01,242 --> 00:29:05,343 - Sweden. We've not beaten them for long time, Sweden. 643 00:29:06,478 --> 00:29:07,818 They're a better team than us. 644 00:29:07,853 --> 00:29:09,215 - When we got Nigeria, 645 00:29:09,250 --> 00:29:11,855 I did think, of all the teams in Africa, to land Nigeria. 646 00:29:11,890 --> 00:29:13,923 It was completely, completely unfair. 647 00:29:13,958 --> 00:29:15,254 They're the best team out there. 648 00:29:15,289 --> 00:29:17,894 So we've picked the best in South America, 649 00:29:17,929 --> 00:29:20,831 the best in Africa, and a reasonably good European team. 650 00:29:20,866 --> 00:29:22,096 I mean, had we had France as well, 651 00:29:22,131 --> 00:29:23,757 that really would have been a bit tough. 652 00:29:23,792 --> 00:29:24,934 - [Reporter] It was off for some training, 653 00:29:24,969 --> 00:29:27,662 a fairly gentle and relaxed affair today, 654 00:29:27,697 --> 00:29:30,841 with Beckham sporting the latest of the Mohicans. 655 00:29:30,876 --> 00:29:34,438 And the news from the camp is all are fit and well. 656 00:29:34,473 --> 00:29:36,011 - I'm going to watch it now. 657 00:29:36,046 --> 00:29:37,012 - [Reporter] You're on your way? 658 00:29:37,047 --> 00:29:37,914 - Yeah. 659 00:29:37,949 --> 00:29:39,212 - I'm missing the first half, 660 00:29:39,247 --> 00:29:40,741 but I'll see the second half when I get in. 661 00:29:40,776 --> 00:29:44,514 - England's going to win about a million nil. 662 00:29:45,715 --> 00:29:47,088 - [Narrator] It wasn't long before Beckham 663 00:29:47,123 --> 00:29:49,750 was given the chance at revenge. 664 00:29:49,785 --> 00:29:52,291 On the 7th of June, 2002, 665 00:29:52,326 --> 00:29:54,964 England played Argentina yet again, 666 00:29:54,999 --> 00:29:57,934 when on the stroke of the half England received a penalty. 667 00:30:00,400 --> 00:30:03,973 (commentator shouting) 668 00:30:04,008 --> 00:30:07,273 - [Narrator] And who else to take it, other than Beckham? 669 00:30:07,308 --> 00:30:09,803 (heart beat) 670 00:30:26,525 --> 00:30:27,898 - [Commentator] You can smash them now. 671 00:30:27,933 --> 00:30:30,230 Beckham has scored for England. 672 00:30:30,265 --> 00:30:33,134 44 minutes, and he's done it again. 673 00:30:33,169 --> 00:30:36,137 (crowd cheering) 674 00:30:36,172 --> 00:30:40,438 David Beckham puts England in front against Argentina 675 00:30:40,473 --> 00:30:42,044 in Sapporo. 676 00:30:42,079 --> 00:30:43,804 - [Reporter] You must be very pleased. 677 00:30:43,839 --> 00:30:45,047 - [David] Very, very pleased. 678 00:30:45,082 --> 00:30:46,213 You know, 679 00:30:46,248 --> 00:30:48,083 I think the whole nation will be pleased tonight. 680 00:30:48,118 --> 00:30:50,448 You know, I think as a footballing nation, 681 00:30:51,957 --> 00:30:53,187 we've been waiting for this result for a long time. 682 00:30:53,222 --> 00:30:55,882 I've been waiting for it for years, but you know, 683 00:30:55,917 --> 00:30:57,455 it means a lot to everyone. 684 00:30:57,490 --> 00:31:00,161 - [Reporter] I was going to say, how sweet is that for you? 685 00:31:00,196 --> 00:31:02,966 - [David] Well, it's a lot better than four years ago. 686 00:31:03,001 --> 00:31:04,528 I can tell you that now. 687 00:31:04,563 --> 00:31:07,597 - Absolutely fantastic. It's the best day of my life. 688 00:31:07,632 --> 00:31:10,072 - Best night of my life. Absolutely amazing. 689 00:31:10,107 --> 00:31:12,107 I just can't believe it. 690 00:31:12,142 --> 00:31:15,011 We're in Japan, it's the most amazing country. 691 00:31:15,046 --> 00:31:16,243 The people have been fantastic. 692 00:31:16,278 --> 00:31:18,311 And we've been the Argies, yes. 693 00:31:20,348 --> 00:31:22,051 - [Narrator] Having solidified his place 694 00:31:22,086 --> 00:31:24,053 as a national team hero, 695 00:31:24,088 --> 00:31:27,188 not everyone was too keen on the new Mohawk-wearing 696 00:31:27,223 --> 00:31:28,717 designer Becks. 697 00:31:28,752 --> 00:31:30,092 - Fell in love with Victoria. 698 00:31:30,127 --> 00:31:32,226 I think that obviously that was a big changing point 699 00:31:32,261 --> 00:31:33,788 in his life. 700 00:31:33,823 --> 00:31:35,196 And me being a football man, 701 00:31:36,661 --> 00:31:40,366 I like to see them totally committed to the team, 702 00:31:40,401 --> 00:31:44,040 and of course that wind went down a bit. 703 00:31:44,075 --> 00:31:46,977 I always remember one of the managers saying to me, 704 00:31:47,012 --> 00:31:48,836 "How is it you get Beckham and Giggsy 705 00:31:48,871 --> 00:31:51,575 to run up and down that pitch, his wife present, 706 00:31:51,610 --> 00:31:53,742 produce such quality?" 707 00:31:53,777 --> 00:31:57,020 I said, "Because desire and ability." 708 00:31:57,055 --> 00:32:00,881 And when David went off that level, 709 00:32:00,916 --> 00:32:05,622 I had to judge whether it was affecting the performance 710 00:32:05,657 --> 00:32:07,228 of the team, 711 00:32:07,263 --> 00:32:09,197 and also the control of the team. 712 00:32:09,232 --> 00:32:10,429 - [Narrator] Following his return 713 00:32:10,464 --> 00:32:12,068 from the metatarsal injury, 714 00:32:12,103 --> 00:32:15,335 Sir Alex Ferguson opted to go with the second string 715 00:32:15,370 --> 00:32:17,601 right-winger Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. 716 00:32:19,077 --> 00:32:22,177 - Ole was one of these rare human beings 717 00:32:22,212 --> 00:32:25,213 that watched every game, and he took the notes 718 00:32:25,248 --> 00:32:27,281 in every training session. 719 00:32:27,316 --> 00:32:30,515 And it's obviously, his desire was later on 720 00:32:30,550 --> 00:32:32,352 to be a coach, obviously. 721 00:32:32,387 --> 00:32:34,486 But it's also more than that. 722 00:32:34,521 --> 00:32:38,325 It's about trying to be the best you possibly can be, 723 00:32:38,360 --> 00:32:39,986 and giving yourself the best chance, 724 00:32:40,021 --> 00:32:43,099 and taking all the notes down in the training sessions, 725 00:32:43,134 --> 00:32:45,200 and watching, when he's a sub. 726 00:32:45,235 --> 00:32:50,238 I used to say to the substitutes thereafter, 727 00:32:51,571 --> 00:32:54,110 referring to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, "Watch the game. 728 00:32:54,145 --> 00:32:55,408 Watch the game. 729 00:32:55,443 --> 00:32:57,971 Don't be having a glance round at the stadium 730 00:32:58,006 --> 00:33:00,050 or chatting to each other during the game. 731 00:33:00,085 --> 00:33:02,250 Watch the game." And that's what Ole did. 732 00:33:03,550 --> 00:33:06,485 - [Reporter] Often said of you about your temper 733 00:33:06,520 --> 00:33:08,091 and the hairdryer treatment, 734 00:33:08,126 --> 00:33:10,918 you say in the book, "I had terrible mood storms, 735 00:33:10,953 --> 00:33:13,921 and I would sometimes go home fearing the consequences." 736 00:33:13,956 --> 00:33:16,022 Do you regret those outbursts? 737 00:33:16,057 --> 00:33:18,629 - No. No, I think you are who you are. 738 00:33:18,664 --> 00:33:19,597 - [Reporter] What about the football boot 739 00:33:19,632 --> 00:33:20,829 incident with Beckham? 740 00:33:20,864 --> 00:33:22,369 - [Alex] Yeah. - [Reporter] That was a 741 00:33:22,404 --> 00:33:23,634 loss of temper, wasn't it? 742 00:33:23,669 --> 00:33:25,570 - Yeah, it was an accident, yeah. 743 00:33:25,605 --> 00:33:27,803 But it happened, you know? 744 00:33:27,838 --> 00:33:31,972 And I would have forgotten about, 745 00:33:32,007 --> 00:33:34,150 and the fact it was David, 746 00:33:35,582 --> 00:33:37,615 it was going to end up the papers, wasn't it? 747 00:33:37,650 --> 00:33:39,188 I mean, there was no way out. 748 00:33:39,223 --> 00:33:41,652 And of course it became a bit of an issue at the time. 749 00:33:41,687 --> 00:33:42,950 - [Reporter] Though details were sketchy, 750 00:33:42,985 --> 00:33:44,985 United manager, Alex Ferguson admitted 751 00:33:45,020 --> 00:33:47,955 he had kicked the boot accidentally striking Beckham. 752 00:33:47,990 --> 00:33:50,793 At the time, both sides were keen to play it down. 753 00:33:50,828 --> 00:33:54,269 - [Alex] It was an incident, which was a freakish... 754 00:33:54,304 --> 00:33:56,205 If I tried it 100 times or a million times, 755 00:33:56,240 --> 00:33:57,569 it could not happen again. 756 00:33:58,803 --> 00:34:01,375 If I did, I'd have carried on playing. 757 00:34:01,410 --> 00:34:02,640 He became a great player, 758 00:34:02,675 --> 00:34:05,808 and I think that we've made the right decision, 759 00:34:05,843 --> 00:34:06,842 in terms of, 760 00:34:08,285 --> 00:34:09,284 you know, when we go to Real Madrid, 761 00:34:09,319 --> 00:34:11,121 because we felt it was time. 762 00:34:12,322 --> 00:34:13,717 - [Reporter] Being sold like a piece of meat. 763 00:34:13,752 --> 00:34:15,356 Did that represent your feelings 764 00:34:15,391 --> 00:34:16,687 towards United and Sir Alex Ferguson? 765 00:34:16,722 --> 00:34:18,656 - I think that I will miss the fans 766 00:34:18,691 --> 00:34:21,021 and the players that I've grown up with, 767 00:34:21,056 --> 00:34:24,695 because I've regarded the players at Manchester United 768 00:34:24,730 --> 00:34:25,630 as my family. 769 00:34:27,205 --> 00:34:29,403 And, you know, I've got a lot of very special friends there. 770 00:34:29,438 --> 00:34:30,965 A lot of special people. 771 00:34:31,000 --> 00:34:33,407 Everyone's been very kind to me in Manchester 772 00:34:33,442 --> 00:34:35,178 and looked after me for 13 years. 773 00:34:35,213 --> 00:34:38,280 And obviously, I'm sad to leave them, 774 00:34:38,315 --> 00:34:39,908 but you know, I'm joining Real Madrid, 775 00:34:39,943 --> 00:34:44,946 and that for me is as exciting as it gets, to be honest. 776 00:34:46,290 --> 00:34:47,586 - I don't think he should go. 777 00:34:47,621 --> 00:34:49,258 I can't understand why they want to get rid of him. 778 00:34:49,293 --> 00:34:51,788 The lad's totally devoted to United. He always has been. 779 00:34:51,823 --> 00:34:53,229 And it's not going to be easy to replace that 780 00:34:53,264 --> 00:34:54,758 with some foreigner. 781 00:34:54,793 --> 00:34:57,299 - I came from Greece and I want Beckham 782 00:34:57,334 --> 00:34:59,532 to stay in Manchester. 783 00:34:59,567 --> 00:35:00,995 - It would seem on the surface to be 784 00:35:01,030 --> 00:35:02,997 a very serious conflict of interest. 785 00:35:03,032 --> 00:35:05,340 Obviously, so much money is earned by progress 786 00:35:05,375 --> 00:35:06,440 in the Champions League, 787 00:35:06,475 --> 00:35:08,244 and maybe Manchester United don't believe 788 00:35:08,279 --> 00:35:11,280 they'll play Real Madrid short of the final. 789 00:35:11,315 --> 00:35:13,282 But the whole thing is full of oddities. 790 00:35:13,317 --> 00:35:15,042 It's almost as if Manchester United 791 00:35:15,077 --> 00:35:18,078 have acted like a very desperate seller 792 00:35:18,113 --> 00:35:20,146 to court a very reluctant buyer. 793 00:35:20,181 --> 00:35:24,491 - [Man] It's the worst bit, the worst, very worst 794 00:35:24,526 --> 00:35:26,988 bit of management I've ever seen. 795 00:35:27,023 --> 00:35:28,396 - [Woman] He's won everything at United, 796 00:35:28,431 --> 00:35:30,365 there's nothing more he can win. 797 00:35:30,400 --> 00:35:32,829 And he's gone from one world class team to another. 798 00:35:32,864 --> 00:35:34,270 - It may well be a situation, 799 00:35:34,305 --> 00:35:35,799 last game of the group, for instance, 800 00:35:35,834 --> 00:35:38,604 where, were United not to win the game 801 00:35:38,639 --> 00:35:39,902 against another rival, 802 00:35:39,937 --> 00:35:41,310 that would allow Real Madrid to go through. 803 00:35:41,345 --> 00:35:43,037 And I'm not suggesting any question of impropriety, 804 00:35:43,072 --> 00:35:45,875 but if that happens, certainly questions will be asked. 805 00:35:45,910 --> 00:35:48,009 And that's the last thing United need at the moment, 806 00:35:48,044 --> 00:35:49,681 is EUFA on their back. 807 00:35:49,716 --> 00:35:51,111 - Backhanded really, isn't it? 808 00:35:51,146 --> 00:35:52,651 It's all been done behind everybody's back. 809 00:35:52,686 --> 00:35:53,784 - Beckham never wanted to leave Manchester United. 810 00:35:53,819 --> 00:35:55,456 I think he was pushed out. 811 00:35:55,491 --> 00:35:58,184 - You don't get the wrong side of Alex Ferguson. 812 00:35:58,219 --> 00:36:00,120 I mean, that's what this episode shows, 813 00:36:00,155 --> 00:36:01,990 and it's happened again and again to players. 814 00:36:02,025 --> 00:36:04,366 If they annoy Ferguson, they're out the door. 815 00:36:04,401 --> 00:36:07,369 He never speaks to them again. They have to leave United. 816 00:36:07,404 --> 00:36:09,129 - [Reporter] He might still be an idol, 817 00:36:09,164 --> 00:36:11,802 but the old colors are coming down. 818 00:36:11,837 --> 00:36:15,201 In the city where this global phenomena is a local hero, 819 00:36:15,236 --> 00:36:17,445 they've already started counting the cost. 820 00:36:17,480 --> 00:36:18,941 - [Man] Everything with David Beckham on it 821 00:36:18,976 --> 00:36:21,141 probably is the biggest selling part of Manchester United 822 00:36:21,176 --> 00:36:23,352 merchandise that we do is the David Beckham range. 823 00:36:23,387 --> 00:36:25,013 - [Reporter] So they'll feel it when he doesn't play 824 00:36:25,048 --> 00:36:25,783 for them anymore. 825 00:36:25,818 --> 00:36:26,784 - Quite possibly. 826 00:36:26,819 --> 00:36:27,983 I should think it would be quite substantial, 827 00:36:28,018 --> 00:36:29,589 unless they can get somebody else in with a very big name. 828 00:36:29,624 --> 00:36:32,295 I think they'll feel it definitely. 829 00:36:32,330 --> 00:36:35,760 - He went to Real Madrid, and that was a great move 830 00:36:35,795 --> 00:36:38,565 for him, in the sense of two of the biggest brand names 831 00:36:38,600 --> 00:36:40,061 in the world. 832 00:36:40,096 --> 00:36:43,273 - Why on earth is it? I mean, he's only a footballer. 833 00:36:43,308 --> 00:36:45,132 He's a good footballer, but he is only footballer, 834 00:36:45,167 --> 00:36:46,804 and he's become such a celebrity 835 00:36:46,839 --> 00:36:49,103 that it takes over everything. 836 00:36:49,138 --> 00:36:51,578 - [Reporter] And already, everyone wants a piece of him. 837 00:36:51,613 --> 00:36:53,646 The hospital today didn't just do his medical. 838 00:36:53,681 --> 00:36:56,418 It's sponsored it, and insisted he pose 839 00:36:56,453 --> 00:36:58,046 in front of their logo. 840 00:36:58,081 --> 00:37:00,455 Real spent a lot of money buying one of the world's 841 00:37:00,490 --> 00:37:02,754 most commercially valuable sportsmen. 842 00:37:02,789 --> 00:37:04,360 They're going to want to squeeze every penny 843 00:37:04,395 --> 00:37:07,220 they can from the Beckham bandwagon. 844 00:37:07,255 --> 00:37:08,496 - [Reporter] Figures released this month 845 00:37:08,531 --> 00:37:09,992 put their annual income for last year 846 00:37:10,027 --> 00:37:12,335 at 180,000,000 pounds, 847 00:37:12,370 --> 00:37:14,733 32,000,000 more than Manchester United. 848 00:37:14,768 --> 00:37:16,933 But they still lag behind the English club 849 00:37:16,968 --> 00:37:18,374 when selling in Asia. 850 00:37:18,409 --> 00:37:20,068 Putting Beckham on the books could change that. 851 00:37:20,103 --> 00:37:21,608 - But Manchester United in the Far East 852 00:37:21,643 --> 00:37:23,775 is just phenomenal, really. 853 00:37:23,810 --> 00:37:25,447 It's very, very, very important. 854 00:37:25,482 --> 00:37:29,484 And in certain ways, we're four, five, six, seven years 855 00:37:29,519 --> 00:37:31,046 behind Manchester United in that respect. 856 00:37:31,081 --> 00:37:32,520 You know, Manchester United have got mega stores. 857 00:37:32,555 --> 00:37:35,556 We've got, you know, little shops and things like that. 858 00:37:35,591 --> 00:37:37,855 - [Reporter] Real Madrid shirts are here, 859 00:37:37,890 --> 00:37:39,593 but most are being held back, 860 00:37:39,628 --> 00:37:41,892 the pirates planning to flood the market 861 00:37:41,927 --> 00:37:44,125 within hours of Beckham's new number 862 00:37:44,160 --> 00:37:45,830 being announced in Madrid. 863 00:37:45,865 --> 00:37:47,568 (man speaking foreign language) 864 00:37:47,603 --> 00:37:49,064 - [Translator] We have the shirts in the shops 865 00:37:49,099 --> 00:37:51,341 the day after we know his new number. 866 00:37:51,376 --> 00:37:53,904 We have to meet the demand for the Real Madrid kit. 867 00:37:53,939 --> 00:37:57,006 People are already asking, "Beckham, Beckham, Beckham. 868 00:37:57,041 --> 00:37:58,513 What's his new number?" 869 00:37:58,548 --> 00:38:00,273 (woman speaking foreign language) 870 00:38:00,308 --> 00:38:02,847 - [Translator] We'll sell more Real Madrid shirts now. 871 00:38:02,882 --> 00:38:06,818 Beckham is a superstar forever. All the girls like him. 872 00:38:12,320 --> 00:38:13,627 - [Reporter] There's little dispute in Japan 873 00:38:13,662 --> 00:38:17,191 over just who is the world's greatest football star. 874 00:38:17,226 --> 00:38:18,192 - David Beckham. 875 00:38:19,503 --> 00:38:21,162 - [Narrator] It wasn't long before Madrid 876 00:38:21,197 --> 00:38:23,439 capitalized on their new star's image, 877 00:38:23,474 --> 00:38:26,508 organizing a pre-season tour to south Asia. 878 00:38:26,543 --> 00:38:30,842 It is estimated Beckham's 2003 18 day pre-season tour 879 00:38:30,877 --> 00:38:34,681 to Asia earned Madrid over 10,000,000 Euro. 880 00:38:37,554 --> 00:38:40,489 In 2001, before Beckham's arrival, 881 00:38:40,524 --> 00:38:44,955 Madrid had a revenue of 93.2 million pounds. 882 00:38:44,990 --> 00:38:47,925 By 2005, they doubled that. 883 00:38:50,435 --> 00:38:52,963 However, when Beckham signed for Madrid, 884 00:38:52,998 --> 00:38:55,603 they were a club in a mess. 885 00:38:55,638 --> 00:38:58,936 They were nearly 280,000,000 Euros in debt, 886 00:38:58,971 --> 00:39:01,510 and had become stagnant in the transfer market. 887 00:39:03,481 --> 00:39:07,175 Club president Florentino Perez had the perfect answer. 888 00:39:08,882 --> 00:39:12,455 The Galacticos, a group of high profile players 889 00:39:12,490 --> 00:39:14,248 brought into the club in an attempt 890 00:39:14,283 --> 00:39:17,526 to create football's biggest spectacle. 891 00:39:17,561 --> 00:39:20,496 Playing alongside Ronaldo, Zidane, and Louis Vigo, 892 00:39:20,531 --> 00:39:23,499 Roberto Carlos, Raul, and Ika Cassius, 893 00:39:23,534 --> 00:39:26,667 Beckham did not require much time to settle in, 894 00:39:26,702 --> 00:39:29,670 scoring five times in his first 16 matches 895 00:39:29,705 --> 00:39:31,364 for the Galacticos. 896 00:39:31,399 --> 00:39:34,070 However, despite an impressive start, 897 00:39:34,105 --> 00:39:37,480 Beckham's time at Madrid didn't run as smoothly as planned, 898 00:39:37,515 --> 00:39:41,077 with a poor end to the 2005, 2006 season, 899 00:39:41,112 --> 00:39:43,046 which saw Madrid finish second 900 00:39:43,081 --> 00:39:45,147 to longtime rivals Barcelona, 901 00:39:45,182 --> 00:39:48,590 forcing club president Florentino Perez to resign, 902 00:39:48,625 --> 00:39:50,284 and big changes were to come. 903 00:39:51,892 --> 00:39:53,089 - [Reporter] Hopefully you have a thought now 904 00:39:53,124 --> 00:39:54,959 that you could win this World Cup, David? 905 00:39:54,994 --> 00:39:56,422 - [David] Well, we're not even thinking about that 906 00:39:56,457 --> 00:39:57,797 at the moment, to be honest. 907 00:39:57,832 --> 00:39:59,062 We let other people do that, 908 00:39:59,097 --> 00:40:00,426 because I'm sure other people have been getting 909 00:40:00,461 --> 00:40:01,999 sort of carried away with that. 910 00:40:02,034 --> 00:40:03,473 - Brazil is going to be very difficult, 911 00:40:03,508 --> 00:40:04,771 but if we can do them, that's it. 912 00:40:04,806 --> 00:40:06,575 - If they can get past Brazil, they go the whole way. 913 00:40:06,610 --> 00:40:07,906 But obviously that's a bit of an if, 914 00:40:07,941 --> 00:40:08,973 but there's a good chance. 915 00:40:09,008 --> 00:40:10,172 It's a good chance. 916 00:40:10,207 --> 00:40:11,371 So it we'll be there in the final- 917 00:40:11,406 --> 00:40:13,076 - Bring on Brazil. Next round. 918 00:40:13,111 --> 00:40:15,144 - The cup's ours, I think. - Yeah. 919 00:40:15,179 --> 00:40:16,717 - It's coming home. 920 00:40:16,752 --> 00:40:19,346 (upbeat trumpet music) 921 00:40:19,381 --> 00:40:20,688 - [Reporter] If it is Brazil, 922 00:40:20,723 --> 00:40:22,283 it promises to be an epic encounter. 923 00:40:22,318 --> 00:40:24,527 England have never beaten them when it matters, 924 00:40:24,562 --> 00:40:28,498 but this is the World Cup, when you should never say never. 925 00:40:28,533 --> 00:40:30,533 - Well, what we're looking at is there's three more games 926 00:40:30,568 --> 00:40:31,633 to the World Cup final. 927 00:40:31,668 --> 00:40:35,538 And hopefully, if we can play like we have done, 928 00:40:35,573 --> 00:40:36,869 then you never know. 929 00:40:36,904 --> 00:40:38,541 - [Reporter] Are we getting better as a side? 930 00:40:38,576 --> 00:40:40,037 Are you pleased with the way we're getting better? 931 00:40:40,072 --> 00:40:41,907 - I think we're getting better and better. 932 00:40:41,942 --> 00:40:46,945 And you see that, when the comes up, those difficult games, 933 00:40:48,685 --> 00:40:50,113 we are ready. 934 00:40:50,148 --> 00:40:52,720 - [Narrator] After a monumental win against Argentina, 935 00:40:52,755 --> 00:40:54,887 knocking them out of the World Cup, 936 00:40:54,922 --> 00:40:57,725 England had a lackluster remainder of the tournament, 937 00:40:57,760 --> 00:40:59,595 beating Denmark in the last 16 938 00:40:59,630 --> 00:41:03,698 to ultimately be knocked out by eventual winners, Brazil, 939 00:41:03,733 --> 00:41:06,965 after a catastrophic error from goalkeeper David Seaman 940 00:41:07,000 --> 00:41:10,199 saw Ronaldinho score a 40 yard free kick. 941 00:41:10,234 --> 00:41:12,641 - [Reporter] Seaman left the stadium, still tearful, 942 00:41:12,676 --> 00:41:14,038 without speaking. 943 00:41:14,073 --> 00:41:16,711 But his captain was quick to jump to his defense. 944 00:41:16,746 --> 00:41:19,142 - I think if he gets made a scapegoat, 945 00:41:19,177 --> 00:41:20,407 I think it's an absolute disgrace, 946 00:41:20,442 --> 00:41:23,014 because I think he's been the best goalkeeper 947 00:41:23,049 --> 00:41:24,279 in this tournament, 948 00:41:24,314 --> 00:41:26,985 and the goal that they did score, 949 00:41:27,020 --> 00:41:29,152 I feel that it was a fluke goal, 950 00:41:29,187 --> 00:41:32,694 but you know, the Brazilians are a great players. 951 00:41:32,729 --> 00:41:35,488 And as I said, I hope they go on to win the tournament now. 952 00:41:35,523 --> 00:41:36,764 - Dave is a world class keeper. 953 00:41:36,799 --> 00:41:37,996 No one's putting the blame on him 954 00:41:38,031 --> 00:41:39,327 or any of the other players. 955 00:41:39,362 --> 00:41:40,768 You know, it's just one of them things. 956 00:41:40,803 --> 00:41:43,001 - I wouldn't put any blame on David Seaman, 957 00:41:43,036 --> 00:41:44,739 or any goalkeeper that that happened to. 958 00:41:44,774 --> 00:41:46,169 I've never seen a corner kick taken like that. 959 00:41:46,204 --> 00:41:48,644 It was whipped with more pace and accuracy 960 00:41:48,679 --> 00:41:49,645 than I've ever seen. 961 00:41:49,680 --> 00:41:51,845 - David is a fantastic professional. 962 00:41:51,880 --> 00:41:55,277 You know, he's been there for England over the years, 963 00:41:55,312 --> 00:41:57,851 and made fantastic saves for club and country. 964 00:41:59,118 --> 00:42:01,316 - What can you say? I think we deserved it. 965 00:42:01,351 --> 00:42:02,185 - We'll be back. 966 00:42:02,220 --> 00:42:03,186 - What are we going to do? 967 00:42:03,221 --> 00:42:05,254 - We'll win the Euros. 968 00:42:05,289 --> 00:42:07,795 - [Reporter] They burnt a Brazilian shirt, 969 00:42:07,830 --> 00:42:09,665 cheered as if England had won. 970 00:42:11,196 --> 00:42:14,769 For others, silent thoughts and soft words of consolation. 971 00:42:14,804 --> 00:42:16,529 - [Reporter] So, as the team kit was being loaded 972 00:42:16,564 --> 00:42:17,937 this evening for the flight home, 973 00:42:17,972 --> 00:42:20,808 Sven-Goran Eriksson spoke of how he's told his players 974 00:42:20,843 --> 00:42:22,678 to think of the future. 975 00:42:22,713 --> 00:42:25,681 - I told them that I think 90, 95% of you 976 00:42:25,716 --> 00:42:26,682 sitting here today, 977 00:42:28,543 --> 00:42:30,620 very sad with the head downs. 978 00:42:30,655 --> 00:42:33,821 You have a big chance to be in it in four years' time. 979 00:42:36,419 --> 00:42:37,759 - [Narrator] Four years later, 980 00:42:37,794 --> 00:42:40,762 the England squad set off to the 2006 World Cup 981 00:42:40,797 --> 00:42:42,159 with high hopes. 982 00:42:44,196 --> 00:42:46,262 - [Reporter] This airline's used to flying the flag, 983 00:42:46,297 --> 00:42:49,936 but today that job fell to its most famous passenger. 984 00:42:49,971 --> 00:42:51,531 Lots of luck, David. 985 00:42:51,566 --> 00:42:52,675 But get back to your seat. 986 00:42:52,710 --> 00:42:55,678 The other captain wants to get moving. 987 00:42:55,713 --> 00:42:58,274 (fans chanting) 988 00:43:05,052 --> 00:43:08,856 - [Reporter] Mr. D. Beckham, Mr. S. G. Eriksson, 989 00:43:08,891 --> 00:43:11,353 and 22 of the most talented footballers 990 00:43:11,388 --> 00:43:13,960 England has produced for a generation. 991 00:43:16,558 --> 00:43:19,592 - [Narrator] However, despite the squad's potential, 992 00:43:19,627 --> 00:43:22,430 unfortunately, the spotlight wasn't on them. 993 00:43:22,465 --> 00:43:23,673 - And we'll block the question. 994 00:43:23,708 --> 00:43:24,740 - [Reporter] But Sven, there are reports 995 00:43:24,775 --> 00:43:26,269 coming out of Sweden today 996 00:43:26,304 --> 00:43:28,777 suggesting you're going to quit after the game tomorrow. 997 00:43:28,812 --> 00:43:30,845 Would you set the record straight, please? 998 00:43:30,880 --> 00:43:32,605 - Nick. - No. 999 00:43:32,640 --> 00:43:34,046 - Let's get on the game, please. 1000 00:43:34,081 --> 00:43:36,576 No questions apart from the football match today. 1001 00:43:37,887 --> 00:43:39,447 - [Reporter] Launching the FA's All Together Now 1002 00:43:39,482 --> 00:43:40,723 campaign today, 1003 00:43:40,758 --> 00:43:42,087 the England boss has written the intro 1004 00:43:42,122 --> 00:43:44,925 to a government-sponsored World Cup guidebook, 1005 00:43:44,960 --> 00:43:47,928 which tries to address the problem of anti-German sentiment 1006 00:43:47,963 --> 00:43:49,798 among English fans. 1007 00:43:49,833 --> 00:43:53,065 - It's important that we behave on the pitch 1008 00:43:53,100 --> 00:43:54,627 and off the pitch. 1009 00:43:54,662 --> 00:43:57,630 We want to make a good public relation for England, 1010 00:43:57,665 --> 00:44:00,842 as a football team and as a football fan. 1011 00:44:00,877 --> 00:44:02,041 - [Narrator] On top of the uncertainty 1012 00:44:02,076 --> 00:44:03,911 around Sven-Goran Eriksson, 1013 00:44:03,946 --> 00:44:06,639 England fans were once again being singled out 1014 00:44:06,674 --> 00:44:08,278 for their behavior abroad. 1015 00:44:10,788 --> 00:44:12,953 - Well, I know that English people don't expect 1016 00:44:12,988 --> 00:44:15,087 that we have a good sense of humor in Germany, 1017 00:44:15,122 --> 00:44:18,794 but I'm sure it's still an issue of sport, 1018 00:44:18,829 --> 00:44:23,161 of fun, of making party and they won't take it 1019 00:44:23,196 --> 00:44:25,031 for serious, I'm sure. 1020 00:44:25,066 --> 00:44:26,560 - [Reporter] What you're seeing here, 1021 00:44:26,595 --> 00:44:28,936 you're seeing people who've been drinking all day. 1022 00:44:28,971 --> 00:44:34,007 It's over 30 degrees here. It's absolutely scorching hot. 1023 00:44:35,505 --> 00:44:36,878 And these people, both the English and German fans, 1024 00:44:36,913 --> 00:44:38,979 have been drinking since nine or 10 o'clock this morning. 1025 00:44:39,014 --> 00:44:41,047 And you will always have this sort of 1026 00:44:42,743 --> 00:44:46,514 baiting and taunting and teasing of the opposition fans. 1027 00:44:46,549 --> 00:44:49,154 (fans shouting) 1028 00:44:52,830 --> 00:44:54,357 - [Reporter] Do you think that references 1029 00:44:54,392 --> 00:44:57,690 to Germany's Nazi past, 1030 00:44:57,725 --> 00:45:00,968 to the Second World War will cause offense now 1031 00:45:01,003 --> 00:45:02,266 to German fans? 1032 00:45:02,301 --> 00:45:04,268 - It might be offensive for some of the people. 1033 00:45:04,303 --> 00:45:06,600 Mostly elderly people, I think. 1034 00:45:06,635 --> 00:45:10,604 - There were two German bombers in the air, 1035 00:45:10,639 --> 00:45:12,507 there were two German bombers in the air. 1036 00:45:12,542 --> 00:45:14,641 - [Reporter] The British police told them not to do it, 1037 00:45:14,676 --> 00:45:16,082 as did the German police. 1038 00:45:16,117 --> 00:45:19,448 The FA pleaded with them as well, but by mid-afternoon, 1039 00:45:19,483 --> 00:45:22,154 10 German bombers had made its debut. 1040 00:45:22,189 --> 00:45:25,058 Inflatable Spitfires were also on view. 1041 00:45:25,093 --> 00:45:27,159 The city hall came under sustained attack 1042 00:45:27,194 --> 00:45:29,898 from fans punting footballs at the windows, 1043 00:45:29,933 --> 00:45:31,427 but police did nothing about it. 1044 00:45:31,462 --> 00:45:34,001 So we went to see what the mayor's office made of it all. 1045 00:45:34,036 --> 00:45:37,939 - [Reporter] They were aiming footballs at the windows 1046 00:45:37,974 --> 00:45:39,072 of the city hall. 1047 00:45:39,107 --> 00:45:40,876 I mean, it's not very respectful. 1048 00:45:42,011 --> 00:45:44,044 - My colleague throw the ball back 1049 00:45:44,079 --> 00:45:46,915 so that they can play down on the ground again. 1050 00:45:49,513 --> 00:45:51,249 - [Narrator] England's first footballing challenge 1051 00:45:51,284 --> 00:45:54,582 came in the quarter finals against a prime Portugal team. 1052 00:45:55,783 --> 00:45:57,057 - Everything has to be right tomorrow. 1053 00:45:57,092 --> 00:45:59,125 In other way, it's difficult, 1054 00:45:59,160 --> 00:46:02,029 because Portugal has a fantastic team. 1055 00:46:02,064 --> 00:46:05,934 We know that, and individual skill, 1056 00:46:05,969 --> 00:46:07,100 good organized. 1057 00:46:08,598 --> 00:46:11,973 It's a very good team, good pace, good technique. 1058 00:46:12,008 --> 00:46:13,007 So everything has to be right, 1059 00:46:13,042 --> 00:46:15,636 you have to keep the ball attacking. 1060 00:46:15,671 --> 00:46:17,044 You have to defend well. 1061 00:46:17,079 --> 00:46:21,345 In other way, you don't win quarterfinals, in a World Cup. 1062 00:46:21,380 --> 00:46:22,885 - [Reporter] Convinced this time the curse 1063 00:46:22,920 --> 00:46:25,316 of the quarterfinal would be broken. 1064 00:46:25,351 --> 00:46:28,187 But it was the curse of the red card that struck first. 1065 00:46:29,993 --> 00:46:32,488 Fury and despair in equal measure, 1066 00:46:32,523 --> 00:46:33,995 as Rooney trudges off. 1067 00:46:37,330 --> 00:46:39,033 England's fighting efforts with 10 men 1068 00:46:39,068 --> 00:46:41,497 so reminiscent of Argentina eight years ago. 1069 00:46:45,305 --> 00:46:46,876 By the end, the crowd were glad 1070 00:46:46,911 --> 00:46:48,438 to have hung on for penalties, 1071 00:46:48,473 --> 00:46:50,176 though all but the youngest perhaps 1072 00:46:50,211 --> 00:46:52,211 should have known better. 1073 00:46:52,246 --> 00:46:54,510 Hargreaves briefly had them believing that this time 1074 00:46:54,545 --> 00:46:55,577 it will be different. 1075 00:46:56,778 --> 00:46:59,922 But for Lampard and then Gerrard to miss, 1076 00:46:59,957 --> 00:47:01,220 the nightmare was recurring. 1077 00:47:04,159 --> 00:47:07,127 No matter how many times England fans go through this, 1078 00:47:07,162 --> 00:47:09,096 it doesn't get any easier. 1079 00:47:09,131 --> 00:47:12,000 - And I'm sorry for the team. 1080 00:47:13,498 --> 00:47:15,069 I'm sorry for the squad. 1081 00:47:15,104 --> 00:47:16,466 I'm sorry for the fans. 1082 00:47:16,501 --> 00:47:18,501 Really sorry, because I think, 1083 00:47:19,944 --> 00:47:21,405 with all the fans we have out there, 1084 00:47:21,440 --> 00:47:25,673 they deserve to have a team in the semifinal 1085 00:47:25,708 --> 00:47:27,081 or in the final. 1086 00:47:27,116 --> 00:47:29,875 - He'll tell you all about it. He'll tell you all about it. 1087 00:47:29,910 --> 00:47:30,953 What it means. 1088 00:47:30,988 --> 00:47:33,087 - I don't know what it is about penalties. 1089 00:47:33,122 --> 00:47:35,848 I don't know what it is about having players sent off. 1090 00:47:35,883 --> 00:47:37,751 Just seems to happen every time to us. 1091 00:47:38,919 --> 00:47:40,754 (melancholy music) 1092 00:47:40,789 --> 00:47:42,624 - [Narrator] England team went on to lose the match 1093 00:47:42,659 --> 00:47:44,098 on penalties. 1094 00:47:44,133 --> 00:47:47,134 The next day, Beckham faced the press in an interview 1095 00:47:47,169 --> 00:47:49,400 that shocked the world. 1096 00:47:49,435 --> 00:47:52,667 - If you bear with me, because I wrote this late last night. 1097 00:47:55,441 --> 00:47:58,574 On November 15th, 2000, 1098 00:47:58,609 --> 00:48:01,610 Peter Taylor gave me the greatest honor of my career, 1099 00:48:01,645 --> 00:48:03,117 in making me captain of England, 1100 00:48:03,152 --> 00:48:05,680 and fulfilling my childhood dream. 1101 00:48:06,716 --> 00:48:08,848 Now almost six years later, 1102 00:48:08,883 --> 00:48:12,093 having been captain for 58 of my 95 caps, 1103 00:48:12,128 --> 00:48:15,063 I feel the time is right to pass on the armband, 1104 00:48:16,066 --> 00:48:19,496 as we enter in a new era under Steve McClaren. 1105 00:48:19,531 --> 00:48:22,829 This decision has been the most difficult 1106 00:48:22,864 --> 00:48:24,237 of my career to date, 1107 00:48:25,438 --> 00:48:27,570 but after discussing it with my family 1108 00:48:27,605 --> 00:48:31,574 and the closest to me, I feel the time is right. 1109 00:48:31,609 --> 00:48:33,950 - I spoke with David last Monday, 1110 00:48:34,843 --> 00:48:36,711 notified him of my decision, 1111 00:48:36,746 --> 00:48:39,747 and said that I was planning for the future, 1112 00:48:39,782 --> 00:48:42,057 looking to change things, 1113 00:48:42,092 --> 00:48:44,554 looking to go in a different direction, 1114 00:48:45,722 --> 00:48:48,195 and David wasn't included. 1115 00:48:48,230 --> 00:48:50,890 - [Reporter] The way perhaps he's feeling right now? 1116 00:48:50,925 --> 00:48:54,069 - [Steve] I think any questions on David Beckham 1117 00:48:54,104 --> 00:48:57,072 is rather unfair on the new captain. 1118 00:48:59,373 --> 00:49:02,176 - [Narrator] As the English squad changed its structure, 1119 00:49:02,211 --> 00:49:04,013 so did Madrid. 1120 00:49:04,048 --> 00:49:07,874 Ramon Calderon became the new Real president, 1121 00:49:07,909 --> 00:49:09,513 keeping none of the club officials 1122 00:49:09,548 --> 00:49:11,416 who served under the previous president, 1123 00:49:11,451 --> 00:49:14,551 including head coach Lopez Caro. 1124 00:49:14,586 --> 00:49:16,784 Having proved himself to the previous manager, 1125 00:49:16,819 --> 00:49:20,953 Beckham had to do it all again, when in July, 2006, 1126 00:49:20,988 --> 00:49:24,792 Fabio Capello was appointed as new Madrid manager. 1127 00:49:24,827 --> 00:49:27,201 Much like the 2002-3 season, 1128 00:49:27,236 --> 00:49:29,929 Beckham failed to regain his place in the squad, 1129 00:49:29,964 --> 00:49:32,668 as the speedier Jose Antonio Reyes 1130 00:49:32,703 --> 00:49:35,077 was normally preferred on the right wing, 1131 00:49:35,112 --> 00:49:37,277 and fans didn't feel any different. 1132 00:49:37,312 --> 00:49:39,642 - [Man] Definitely he has been a very important player 1133 00:49:39,677 --> 00:49:42,150 for merchandising, for publicity, 1134 00:49:42,185 --> 00:49:46,286 for the economy of the club, it's true. 1135 00:49:46,321 --> 00:49:50,719 But the fans are looking to the pitch, 1136 00:49:50,754 --> 00:49:54,591 and they're not looking to the merchandising, you know? 1137 00:49:54,626 --> 00:49:58,331 And he has not been, I think, 1138 00:49:59,631 --> 00:50:03,336 a player that make the difference in the team. 1139 00:50:03,371 --> 00:50:06,900 - You know, I've joined a club that is a massive club. 1140 00:50:08,035 --> 00:50:10,706 If I was going to leave Manchester United 1141 00:50:10,741 --> 00:50:14,875 at any time in my career, then to join a massive club, 1142 00:50:14,910 --> 00:50:17,350 like Real Madrid is a dream. 1143 00:50:19,651 --> 00:50:21,156 - [Narrator] Beckham was now 1144 00:50:21,191 --> 00:50:24,016 the most globally recognized footballer in the world. 1145 00:50:29,199 --> 00:50:32,794 Amassing fanbases in Europe, Asia, and Africa. 1146 00:50:32,829 --> 00:50:34,169 - [Reporter] There's little dispute in Japan 1147 00:50:34,204 --> 00:50:37,931 over just who is the world's greatest football star. 1148 00:50:37,966 --> 00:50:39,306 - David Beckham. 1149 00:50:41,277 --> 00:50:42,441 - David Beckham. - David Beckham. 1150 00:50:42,476 --> 00:50:43,838 - David Beckham. 1151 00:50:45,512 --> 00:50:47,281 - [Reporter] What about the hair? 1152 00:50:47,316 --> 00:50:49,415 - My favorite thing in the world is soccer. 1153 00:50:49,450 --> 00:50:52,484 - To play soccer, like David Beckham. 1154 00:50:54,422 --> 00:50:56,686 - [Narrator] However, there was one market 1155 00:50:56,721 --> 00:50:58,226 still left to crack. 1156 00:50:59,229 --> 00:51:01,295 - [Man] Just a moment. 1157 00:51:01,330 --> 00:51:03,231 At this time, I'd like to introduce Los Angeles Galaxy 1158 00:51:03,266 --> 00:51:05,332 midfielder, David Beckham. 1159 00:51:05,367 --> 00:51:07,862 (upbeat music) 1160 00:51:10,966 --> 00:51:12,240 - [Bush] There's no doubt in my mind. 1161 00:51:12,275 --> 00:51:13,373 No doubt in my mind. 1162 00:51:13,408 --> 00:51:14,836 We'll bring Al Qaeda to justice, 1163 00:51:14,871 --> 00:51:16,673 peace or no peace in the Middle East. 1164 00:51:38,268 --> 00:51:40,334 - [Reporter] On this stretch of the US Mexico border, 1165 00:51:40,369 --> 00:51:42,930 there is already a physical barrier. 1166 00:51:42,965 --> 00:51:46,175 Miles of fence, reinforcing miles of wall. 1167 00:51:51,314 --> 00:51:52,280 - Good afternoon. 1168 00:51:53,844 --> 00:51:56,251 I'm honored to be here in a great city, 1169 00:51:56,286 --> 00:51:59,452 one of my most favorite cities in the world. 1170 00:51:59,487 --> 00:52:01,047 Not just saying that because I'm here, 1171 00:52:01,082 --> 00:52:03,852 and I have to say that, but I really believe that, 1172 00:52:03,887 --> 00:52:07,592 and I'm honored to be here as a Galaxy player. 1173 00:52:07,627 --> 00:52:10,364 - If he had asked my advice about leaving Real Madrid 1174 00:52:10,399 --> 00:52:11,629 to go to LA Galaxy, 1175 00:52:11,664 --> 00:52:14,830 I would have told him exactly what I thought. 1176 00:52:14,865 --> 00:52:17,635 How can you leave Real Madrid to go to LA Galaxy? 1177 00:52:17,670 --> 00:52:18,471 You know? 1178 00:52:20,937 --> 00:52:23,168 - [Narrator] A far cry from the hostile hooligan culture 1179 00:52:23,203 --> 00:52:24,510 of European football, 1180 00:52:24,545 --> 00:52:27,777 the MLS has a more family friendly atmosphere. 1181 00:52:28,978 --> 00:52:31,583 - We are Sounders, mighty Sounders. 1182 00:52:32,586 --> 00:52:33,981 We are Sounders. 1183 00:52:36,590 --> 00:52:39,393 (fans chanting) 1184 00:52:42,057 --> 00:52:44,860 (people shouting) 1185 00:52:48,404 --> 00:52:49,403 - DC United. 1186 00:52:50,868 --> 00:52:51,636 DC United. 1187 00:52:53,607 --> 00:52:57,840 - [Announcer] Number 12, Ryan Roe. And the captain. 1188 00:53:05,553 --> 00:53:07,949 - [Narrator] With Beckham seemingly set by the wayside 1189 00:53:07,984 --> 00:53:09,390 by European football, 1190 00:53:09,425 --> 00:53:11,953 he set himself the goal of increasing the popularity 1191 00:53:11,988 --> 00:53:13,625 of the MLS. 1192 00:53:13,660 --> 00:53:17,926 - I want to achieve something that is definitely possible, 1193 00:53:17,961 --> 00:53:22,964 within the fact of raising the profile of the MLS, 1194 00:53:24,165 --> 00:53:27,166 raising the profile of soccer as a sport. 1195 00:53:27,201 --> 00:53:30,378 You know, I'm not silly enough to sit up here 1196 00:53:30,413 --> 00:53:32,446 and say that it's going to be bigger than baseball, 1197 00:53:32,481 --> 00:53:35,240 basketball, American football, and ice hockey, you know? 1198 00:53:35,275 --> 00:53:37,946 Because I'm never going to say it is going to be. 1199 00:53:37,981 --> 00:53:40,718 But the decision to join the Galaxy wasn't hard, 1200 00:53:40,753 --> 00:53:42,654 because I've been to LA, 1201 00:53:42,689 --> 00:53:45,987 I've met the owners of the Galaxy, 1202 00:53:46,022 --> 00:53:48,528 I've become friends of the owners of the Galaxy. 1203 00:53:49,861 --> 00:53:52,400 And I think there's a huge opportunity out there. 1204 00:53:52,435 --> 00:53:55,601 And as Tim said, I think that with me, 1205 00:53:55,636 --> 00:53:56,734 it's about the football. 1206 00:53:56,769 --> 00:53:58,340 That's what I'm all about. 1207 00:53:58,375 --> 00:53:59,737 I'm coming there to make a difference. 1208 00:53:59,772 --> 00:54:01,475 I'm coming there to play football. 1209 00:54:01,510 --> 00:54:04,313 And that's the biggest thing for me. 1210 00:54:04,348 --> 00:54:06,007 - [Narrator] With their new star man, 1211 00:54:06,042 --> 00:54:08,141 LA Galaxy were able to pull off 1212 00:54:08,176 --> 00:54:11,012 a new five-year shirt sponsorship deal 1213 00:54:11,047 --> 00:54:13,850 worth $20 million US, 1214 00:54:13,885 --> 00:54:17,282 as well as 11,000 new season tickets holders, 1215 00:54:17,317 --> 00:54:19,790 and sold out luxury suites. 1216 00:54:19,825 --> 00:54:24,025 However, after five seasons and two MLS cup titles, 1217 00:54:24,060 --> 00:54:26,566 there was still something missing: 1218 00:54:26,601 --> 00:54:28,799 the coveted FIFA World Cup. 1219 00:54:32,376 --> 00:54:35,806 With Becks' sights firmly set on another World Cup run, 1220 00:54:35,841 --> 00:54:37,478 big changes were needed. 1221 00:54:38,712 --> 00:54:41,416 - Playing international football and regular football, 1222 00:54:41,451 --> 00:54:43,484 you know, at the highest level. 1223 00:54:43,519 --> 00:54:46,421 I think he's got to be a playing at a different level 1224 00:54:46,456 --> 00:54:49,281 to what he would do in the States to have any chance. 1225 00:54:49,316 --> 00:54:51,052 - [Reporter] Has Fabio Capello talked to you 1226 00:54:51,087 --> 00:54:53,758 about the importance of staying in Milan? 1227 00:54:53,793 --> 00:54:55,397 - No, it's not at all. 1228 00:54:55,432 --> 00:54:58,092 It's just something that, when I first was thinking 1229 00:54:58,127 --> 00:54:59,159 about going on loan, 1230 00:54:59,194 --> 00:55:01,260 obviously I asked his advice, 1231 00:55:03,297 --> 00:55:07,200 his experience on where I should go and where I should play. 1232 00:55:07,235 --> 00:55:08,036 And he said, 1233 00:55:09,512 --> 00:55:11,611 "All I can say to you is play at the highest level." 1234 00:55:12,548 --> 00:55:13,745 And obviously, I hope I'm doing that. 1235 00:55:13,780 --> 00:55:14,680 I think I'm doing that. 1236 00:55:14,715 --> 00:55:16,517 - [Narrator] In July, 2009, 1237 00:55:16,552 --> 00:55:19,080 in hopes of keeping his World Cup dream alive, 1238 00:55:19,115 --> 00:55:21,951 Beckham made a shock move to AC Milan 1239 00:55:21,986 --> 00:55:25,119 in an effort to get back into top tier football. 1240 00:55:25,154 --> 00:55:26,692 - After being an AC Milan now, 1241 00:55:26,727 --> 00:55:29,761 it gives me more of a chance to be at that higher level, 1242 00:55:29,796 --> 00:55:31,565 to play at international level, 1243 00:55:31,600 --> 00:55:33,831 which is always important. 1244 00:55:33,866 --> 00:55:36,405 But we'll see, we'll see. 1245 00:55:36,440 --> 00:55:38,539 I'm enjoying being with the squad at the moment. 1246 00:55:38,574 --> 00:55:41,102 And hopefully, it continues. 1247 00:55:41,137 --> 00:55:43,104 - Becks is a fantastic footballer. Everyone knows that. 1248 00:55:43,139 --> 00:55:46,305 His capabilities as a player. 1249 00:55:46,340 --> 00:55:47,614 It's just about him being fit, 1250 00:55:47,649 --> 00:55:49,011 I think the managers said. 1251 00:55:49,046 --> 00:55:51,651 If I'm right, in seeing what is said in the media. 1252 00:55:51,686 --> 00:55:53,686 And he looks to be doing that now at Milan. 1253 00:55:53,721 --> 00:55:54,918 He looks very happy. 1254 00:55:54,953 --> 00:55:56,183 He looks like he's enjoying his football. 1255 00:55:56,218 --> 00:55:57,591 Alex has asked about him, 1256 00:55:57,626 --> 00:55:59,923 and speaking to him since he's been there, 1257 00:55:59,958 --> 00:56:01,529 he seems like he's having the time of his life. 1258 00:56:01,564 --> 00:56:04,895 So, his quality's undoubted, and he's a great member 1259 00:56:04,930 --> 00:56:06,193 of the squad. 1260 00:56:06,228 --> 00:56:07,535 - [Reporter] Just how much has that move to Milan 1261 00:56:07,570 --> 00:56:09,295 improved your game, do you think? 1262 00:56:10,573 --> 00:56:13,398 - I think it's improved my fitness more than anything else, 1263 00:56:13,433 --> 00:56:18,172 because I said, when I first arrived in Dubai, 1264 00:56:18,207 --> 00:56:21,681 with Milan, my body fat was 13.7, 1265 00:56:21,716 --> 00:56:23,914 and now it's 8.5, I think. 1266 00:56:23,949 --> 00:56:26,686 So you know, I think it was more about the fitness side 1267 00:56:26,721 --> 00:56:27,720 than anything else. 1268 00:56:27,755 --> 00:56:28,985 - And also, I think towards the end, 1269 00:56:29,020 --> 00:56:31,955 he probably did miss the big time football. 1270 00:56:31,990 --> 00:56:33,990 That's a decision he made himself. 1271 00:56:34,025 --> 00:56:36,322 Maybe in years to come, he'll look back and say, 1272 00:56:36,357 --> 00:56:38,500 "Well, maybe I should have stayed Real Madrid." 1273 00:56:38,535 --> 00:56:40,062 Whatever. 1274 00:56:40,097 --> 00:56:42,229 - [Reporter] Are talking to the MLS, 1275 00:56:42,264 --> 00:56:43,637 but we understand that Milan 1276 00:56:43,672 --> 00:56:45,606 are talking to the MLS and the Galaxy. 1277 00:56:45,641 --> 00:56:47,168 Is that correct? 1278 00:56:47,203 --> 00:56:48,807 - I would think so by now they are, yeah. 1279 00:56:48,842 --> 00:56:51,106 Because both clubs know my feeling 1280 00:56:51,141 --> 00:56:53,647 on staying here in Milan now. 1281 00:56:53,682 --> 00:56:55,880 And it's out of my hands now. 1282 00:56:55,915 --> 00:56:58,553 It's down to obviously both teams. 1283 00:56:58,588 --> 00:57:00,555 - I mean, he's not getting any younger. 1284 00:57:00,590 --> 00:57:03,283 I mean, there's a lot of competition around these days. 1285 00:57:03,318 --> 00:57:05,318 - [Reporter] Fabio Capello has told English TV 1286 00:57:05,353 --> 00:57:08,288 that he thinks David Beckham's probably too old now. 1287 00:57:08,323 --> 00:57:09,630 If that is the case, 1288 00:57:09,665 --> 00:57:11,390 how do you think David Beckham will be remembered 1289 00:57:11,425 --> 00:57:12,633 as an England player? 1290 00:57:12,668 --> 00:57:14,767 - Legendary status, without a doubt. 1291 00:57:14,802 --> 00:57:17,737 I think he's put a long shift in as an England player, 1292 00:57:17,772 --> 00:57:20,773 some fantastic performances, some fantastic goals, memories. 1293 00:57:20,808 --> 00:57:23,105 And you know, he was a fantastic captain. 1294 00:57:23,140 --> 00:57:24,403 I've learnt a lot off David, 1295 00:57:24,438 --> 00:57:28,550 and it's been a pleasure to play alongside him. 1296 00:57:28,585 --> 00:57:29,683 If he has played his last game, 1297 00:57:29,718 --> 00:57:31,245 he'd certainly be missed, 1298 00:57:31,280 --> 00:57:33,280 because both on and off the pitch, he's a great guy. 1299 00:57:33,315 --> 00:57:34,446 - [Reporter] He's the sort of player 1300 00:57:34,481 --> 00:57:35,557 who's proved everybody wrong before, 1301 00:57:35,592 --> 00:57:36,987 when people have written him off 1302 00:57:37,022 --> 00:57:39,484 at club and international level, so you never know. 1303 00:57:39,519 --> 00:57:41,222 - [Steven] Yeah, you never know with David. 1304 00:57:41,257 --> 00:57:43,763 - Fabio Capella has got to look to the World Cup, 1305 00:57:43,798 --> 00:57:46,601 and it remains to be seen how he sees David's role, 1306 00:57:46,636 --> 00:57:50,231 whether he sees him as a permanent member of his first team, 1307 00:57:50,266 --> 00:57:52,640 or whether he sees him as a squad player, 1308 00:57:52,675 --> 00:57:55,907 and is going to use him in a substitute capacity. 1309 00:57:55,942 --> 00:57:57,469 - [Reporter] There's been a lot of debate 1310 00:57:57,504 --> 00:57:58,910 about the future of David Beckham in the England setup. 1311 00:57:58,945 --> 00:58:03,684 If he plays in February, it will be his 100th cap. 1312 00:58:03,719 --> 00:58:05,752 He's also said he wants to play on 1313 00:58:05,787 --> 00:58:08,084 through to the next World Cup. 1314 00:58:08,119 --> 00:58:10,350 Is he guaranteed to get his 100th cap, 1315 00:58:10,385 --> 00:58:12,451 and do you see them going forward to play 1316 00:58:12,486 --> 00:58:14,695 as long as the next World Cup? 1317 00:58:14,730 --> 00:58:18,193 (Fabio speaking Spanish) 1318 00:58:21,000 --> 00:58:22,802 - [Translator] We have a contrasting relationship 1319 00:58:22,837 --> 00:58:24,738 with David Beckham at Real Madrid, 1320 00:58:24,773 --> 00:58:27,840 but in the end, he actually demonstrated to be a great man 1321 00:58:27,875 --> 00:58:29,006 and a great player. 1322 00:58:30,471 --> 00:58:33,681 He's also the kind of person who believes, 1323 00:58:33,716 --> 00:58:36,541 when he sets himself something, he will achieve it. 1324 00:58:36,576 --> 00:58:38,686 And so, you never know, 1325 00:58:38,721 --> 00:58:42,283 but obviously Mr. Capello will have to make choices. 1326 00:58:43,583 --> 00:58:44,857 He believes that basically, 1327 00:58:44,892 --> 00:58:46,353 David's behavior is important. 1328 00:58:48,126 --> 00:58:50,896 However, there is obviously still over a month 1329 00:58:50,931 --> 00:58:52,425 until the first game, 1330 00:58:52,460 --> 00:58:53,767 so there's plenty of time for these important decisions 1331 00:58:53,802 --> 00:58:54,636 to be made. 1332 00:58:57,036 --> 00:58:59,773 - There's only one David Beckham. 1333 00:58:59,808 --> 00:59:02,303 There's only one David Beckham. 1334 00:59:02,338 --> 00:59:03,909 - [Reporter] Welcome to Paris, 1335 00:59:03,944 --> 00:59:06,780 and the David Beckham tribute show. 1336 00:59:06,815 --> 00:59:08,045 - For what he's done for his country 1337 00:59:08,080 --> 00:59:11,081 over the past 10 years, he's fantastic. 1338 00:59:11,116 --> 00:59:12,720 - I hope he does a good reception. 1339 00:59:12,755 --> 00:59:14,315 I expect it for him. 1340 00:59:14,350 --> 00:59:16,922 - In my opinion, it's all about Beckham. 1341 00:59:16,957 --> 00:59:18,484 100th cap, he deserves it. 1342 00:59:18,519 --> 00:59:21,553 - [Narrator] Beckham soon earned his 100th England cap, 1343 00:59:21,588 --> 00:59:25,634 presented to him by none other than Sir Bobby Charlton. 1344 00:59:25,669 --> 00:59:29,462 However, his World Cup future was still uncertain. 1345 00:59:29,497 --> 00:59:31,838 - [Reporter] When Fabio Capello swept into Soho Square, 1346 00:59:31,873 --> 00:59:34,500 he made it clear he had little time for sentimentality, 1347 00:59:34,535 --> 00:59:37,239 saying players would be picked on form and fitness, 1348 00:59:37,274 --> 00:59:38,812 not star status. 1349 00:59:38,847 --> 00:59:41,210 If David Beckham steps out on this pitch 1350 00:59:41,245 --> 00:59:42,816 in the country he once called home, 1351 00:59:42,851 --> 00:59:44,752 he'll equal a record that will see him 1352 00:59:44,787 --> 00:59:46,721 further propelled into the history books, 1353 00:59:46,756 --> 00:59:49,482 ensuring that although he wants to leave the Galaxy, 1354 00:59:49,517 --> 00:59:51,517 his star will keep on rising. 1355 00:59:53,488 --> 00:59:54,762 - [Reporter] He wants to start on Wednesday. 1356 00:59:54,797 --> 00:59:56,929 Would be his 100th start for England, 1357 00:59:56,964 --> 00:59:58,392 and obviously his 108th cap. 1358 00:59:58,427 --> 00:59:59,558 He's got it (indistinct). 1359 01:00:01,903 --> 01:00:04,640 What sort of achievement is that, do you think? 1360 01:00:06,006 --> 01:00:08,039 - Just to get to 100's an unbelievable achievement, 1361 01:00:08,074 --> 01:00:11,812 but then to equal a man of the stature of Bobby Moore 1362 01:00:11,847 --> 01:00:12,846 is just phenomenal, 1363 01:00:12,881 --> 01:00:15,145 and I'm sure Becks in his wildest dreams 1364 01:00:15,180 --> 01:00:16,542 would never imagine that as a kid, 1365 01:00:16,577 --> 01:00:18,280 putting on his boots, when he was a seven, 1366 01:00:18,315 --> 01:00:19,820 eight year old, I'm sure. 1367 01:00:19,855 --> 01:00:21,580 - [Reporter] The headlines tomorrow may well be about race, 1368 01:00:21,615 --> 01:00:25,188 but Beckham will be hoping it's his race to glory instead. 1369 01:00:25,223 --> 01:00:27,421 His rejuvenation at AC Milan has seen him 1370 01:00:27,456 --> 01:00:29,764 brought back into the England team on merit, 1371 01:00:29,799 --> 01:00:31,557 and now all the talk is about equaling 1372 01:00:31,592 --> 01:00:34,131 Bobby Moore's record of 108 caps. 1373 01:00:34,166 --> 01:00:35,660 - [Reporter] We've talked about Steven Gerrard. 1374 01:00:35,695 --> 01:00:36,804 We've talked about Wayne Rooney. 1375 01:00:36,839 --> 01:00:37,970 We haven't mentioned David Beckham yet, 1376 01:00:38,005 --> 01:00:40,467 so do you want to get onto that? 1377 01:00:40,502 --> 01:00:44,977 - No, no, I think, you never ask me about the Slovakia, 1378 01:00:45,012 --> 01:00:46,275 the Ukrainia. 1379 01:00:46,310 --> 01:00:48,948 Always Gerrard, Rooney, Redknapp. 1380 01:00:52,712 --> 01:00:54,151 The others. 1381 01:00:54,186 --> 01:00:56,516 - [Reporter] Do you see a fitter David Beckham? 1382 01:00:56,551 --> 01:01:01,422 A David Beckham that can realistically go on to 2010 now? 1383 01:01:02,623 --> 01:01:05,426 - Yeah, Beckham is in very good moment. 1384 01:01:05,461 --> 01:01:10,497 I watch it in TV, the last two games that he played 1385 01:01:11,775 --> 01:01:13,973 with AC Milan, is a good moment of form. 1386 01:01:14,008 --> 01:01:16,404 He play always the first 11, 1387 01:01:16,439 --> 01:01:21,442 and I check him here during the training. 1388 01:01:22,643 --> 01:01:24,280 It's a very, very good moment for him. 1389 01:01:25,481 --> 01:01:26,953 - I mean, anybody gets over 100 caps, 1390 01:01:26,988 --> 01:01:28,119 especially an outfield player, 1391 01:01:28,154 --> 01:01:30,055 it's a fantastic achievement, 1392 01:01:30,090 --> 01:01:31,089 and at one point we didn't think 1393 01:01:31,124 --> 01:01:32,893 David was going to get 100, 1394 01:01:34,028 --> 01:01:35,995 having been left out by McClaren, 1395 01:01:36,030 --> 01:01:37,722 and then going to the States. 1396 01:01:37,757 --> 01:01:39,966 - [Reporter] You've lost Lowe and Hargreaves. 1397 01:01:40,001 --> 01:01:42,298 Still no David Beckham. Why? 1398 01:01:43,807 --> 01:01:47,171 - I feel that we've got other players that can come in, 1399 01:01:47,206 --> 01:01:50,207 and can do the job, and looking to the future to do that. 1400 01:01:50,242 --> 01:01:53,045 - He's rejuvenated, really, 1401 01:01:53,080 --> 01:01:55,916 since Fabio Capello's brought him back into the squad, 1402 01:01:57,645 --> 01:01:58,380 and obviously, 1403 01:01:59,889 --> 01:02:01,856 it looks as though it's going to get to that landmark. 1404 01:02:01,891 --> 01:02:02,923 - [Reporter] David, last time was obviously 1405 01:02:02,958 --> 01:02:04,518 all about equaling Bobby Moore. 1406 01:02:04,553 --> 01:02:05,860 This time, it's about becoming 1407 01:02:05,895 --> 01:02:08,588 the most capped outfield player ever for England. 1408 01:02:08,623 --> 01:02:11,756 Can you even fathom what that means? 1409 01:02:11,791 --> 01:02:12,900 - [Reporter] No. 1410 01:02:12,935 --> 01:02:14,363 You know, every time I meet up with England, 1411 01:02:14,398 --> 01:02:16,035 obviously it's a huge honor. 1412 01:02:16,070 --> 01:02:17,938 Every player feels like that when they meet up 1413 01:02:17,973 --> 01:02:19,940 with the squad, but you know, 1414 01:02:19,975 --> 01:02:23,009 to be on the amount of caps and the games that I am 1415 01:02:23,044 --> 01:02:25,847 at the moment, it was a great honor for me, of course. 1416 01:02:25,882 --> 01:02:29,279 But I think that every time 1417 01:02:29,314 --> 01:02:32,645 that I personally meet up with the team, 1418 01:02:32,680 --> 01:02:33,855 it's a bonus, 1419 01:02:33,890 --> 01:02:38,651 because being on probably 94, 95 caps, 1420 01:02:38,686 --> 01:02:40,092 I never expected to make 100, 1421 01:02:40,127 --> 01:02:42,094 and then obviously making 100, 1422 01:02:42,129 --> 01:02:43,788 people expected me to retire them. 1423 01:02:43,823 --> 01:02:48,837 So, to be on 108 now, and hopefully get 109, 1424 01:02:49,796 --> 01:02:51,169 I'm happy with that. 1425 01:02:51,204 --> 01:02:52,665 - Yeah, I mean, I think he's had a lot of challenges 1426 01:02:52,700 --> 01:02:53,842 all through his career. 1427 01:02:55,208 --> 01:02:58,044 He seems to have come through them all with flying colors. 1428 01:02:58,079 --> 01:02:59,914 People said he was finished a couple of years ago. 1429 01:02:59,949 --> 01:03:01,410 He's come back, and he's an integral member 1430 01:03:01,445 --> 01:03:02,609 of the squad still. 1431 01:03:02,644 --> 01:03:04,611 So, Becks is a fantastic footballer. 1432 01:03:04,646 --> 01:03:06,514 Everyone knows it, his capabilities as a player. 1433 01:03:06,549 --> 01:03:08,780 - [John] I think as a player, playing with Becks, 1434 01:03:08,815 --> 01:03:10,089 and training with him, 1435 01:03:10,124 --> 01:03:12,289 and realize how much this means to him. 1436 01:03:13,721 --> 01:03:15,556 I think it's easy for people to shoot people down 1437 01:03:15,591 --> 01:03:16,997 when they're at the very top. 1438 01:03:17,032 --> 01:03:19,626 And for many years, Becks has been at the top and still is. 1439 01:03:19,661 --> 01:03:22,728 He's always been one of the best players in the world. 1440 01:03:22,763 --> 01:03:24,598 I think it's easy for people to try and kick him 1441 01:03:24,633 --> 01:03:27,238 and knock him down, but they've not succeeded. 1442 01:03:28,241 --> 01:03:29,768 And he's one of the best, 1443 01:03:29,803 --> 01:03:31,572 and that's why he's up there and still in the England squad. 1444 01:03:31,607 --> 01:03:36,577 - [David] I want to have a chance of being involved in 2010. 1445 01:03:37,118 --> 01:03:39,052 And I believe, obviously, my best chance of doing that 1446 01:03:39,087 --> 01:03:41,054 would be by staying here. 1447 01:03:41,089 --> 01:03:44,090 But you know, like I said, it's out of my hands now. 1448 01:03:45,225 --> 01:03:48,127 I hope it can be sorted, but we'll see. 1449 01:03:48,162 --> 01:03:50,899 - [Reporter] The woes of Rustenburg have been forgotten 1450 01:03:50,934 --> 01:03:52,032 in Cape Town. 1451 01:03:52,067 --> 01:03:54,364 This is now considered the real start 1452 01:03:54,399 --> 01:03:57,004 of England's World Cup campaign. 1453 01:03:57,039 --> 01:03:59,633 The turnout has even impressed FIFA, 1454 01:03:59,668 --> 01:04:02,911 which is rapidly revising its downbeat estimate 1455 01:04:02,946 --> 01:04:05,375 of how many foreign fans would come. 1456 01:04:05,410 --> 01:04:08,015 - It seems that we are on the way to 500,000 1457 01:04:08,050 --> 01:04:10,083 international visitors coming to South Africa. 1458 01:04:10,118 --> 01:04:12,118 - [Reporter] So, more of a success than you'd hoped for? 1459 01:04:12,153 --> 01:04:15,253 - I think more than anyone has expected 1460 01:04:15,288 --> 01:04:17,255 from this World Cup, even us. 1461 01:04:17,290 --> 01:04:18,718 - [Reporter] But England's definitely 1462 01:04:18,753 --> 01:04:20,687 winning the war for territory. 1463 01:04:20,722 --> 01:04:24,031 Cape Town is decked out in red and white. 1464 01:04:24,066 --> 01:04:25,593 - You got to get there early. 1465 01:04:25,628 --> 01:04:27,100 We're flying anoraks, so you got to get there early, 1466 01:04:27,135 --> 01:04:30,070 get the flag up, otherwise you lose all the best spaces. 1467 01:04:31,502 --> 01:04:33,436 - [Reporter] The world's biggest England shirt 1468 01:04:33,471 --> 01:04:34,976 has even made it here, 1469 01:04:35,011 --> 01:04:38,507 a sign of the huge expectations that 2010 1470 01:04:38,542 --> 01:04:40,608 will live up to the past. 1471 01:04:40,643 --> 01:04:42,115 - We're at our best when our backs are to the wall, 1472 01:04:42,150 --> 01:04:44,051 and I think the lads will make sure 1473 01:04:44,086 --> 01:04:46,317 that they rub a few noses in it after this one. 1474 01:04:46,352 --> 01:04:49,056 - [Reporter] They know this is make or break time 1475 01:04:49,091 --> 01:04:51,685 for England, but they're convinced the team 1476 01:04:51,720 --> 01:04:54,996 will light up the Cape Town stadium tonight. 1477 01:04:57,726 --> 01:05:00,133 (tense music) 1478 01:05:16,976 --> 01:05:19,416 - [Narrator] On the 14th of March, 2010, 1479 01:05:19,451 --> 01:05:22,089 Beckham's dreams at a World Cup comeback were shattered 1480 01:05:22,124 --> 01:05:24,718 after he suffered a torn left Achilles tendon, 1481 01:05:24,753 --> 01:05:27,127 playing against the Kievo in Serie A. 1482 01:05:28,592 --> 01:05:31,593 Unbeknownst to him, Beckham had played his last game 1483 01:05:31,628 --> 01:05:33,892 in the famous three lions Jersey. 1484 01:05:33,927 --> 01:05:35,366 - I know the country is in mourning, 1485 01:05:35,401 --> 01:05:37,731 I think mainly because everyone admires David Beckham 1486 01:05:37,766 --> 01:05:40,239 as a person, and for what he's done for England in the past. 1487 01:05:40,274 --> 01:05:42,010 - You obviously need the experienced players 1488 01:05:42,045 --> 01:05:44,210 to boost the younger players. 1489 01:05:44,245 --> 01:05:46,179 So missing out on David Beckham, 1490 01:05:46,214 --> 01:05:48,247 it would probably be a bit of a shame. 1491 01:05:48,282 --> 01:05:51,118 - I'm so sorry for here for him, 1492 01:05:51,153 --> 01:05:56,156 because I know how he wanted to go. 1493 01:05:58,391 --> 01:06:00,688 And the workup, he went. 1494 01:06:00,723 --> 01:06:05,660 He came last year in Milan, above all for this, 1495 01:06:06,861 --> 01:06:10,434 to show his quality for the England team. 1496 01:06:10,469 --> 01:06:12,238 I'm so sorry for this. 1497 01:06:12,273 --> 01:06:15,175 - [Narrator] After a brief six month spell at PSG, 1498 01:06:15,210 --> 01:06:17,606 the day finally came to hang up the boots, 1499 01:06:17,641 --> 01:06:20,004 and public opinion was ever contrasting 1500 01:06:20,039 --> 01:06:21,412 to that of 1998. 1501 01:06:21,447 --> 01:06:23,447 - I think that was right moment to stop. 1502 01:06:24,747 --> 01:06:26,351 You have to expect this. 1503 01:06:26,386 --> 01:06:30,322 Of course, not just PSG, 1504 01:06:30,357 --> 01:06:34,887 but the football world lost a fantastic player. 1505 01:06:34,922 --> 01:06:39,925 Lost a fantastic professional player. Lost a good man. 1506 01:06:41,170 --> 01:06:42,532 - Well, it's a sad day. 1507 01:06:42,567 --> 01:06:45,733 I can imagine that there are many boys, men and women, 1508 01:06:45,768 --> 01:06:49,176 all over the world that are mourning the loss 1509 01:06:49,211 --> 01:06:50,375 of a football star. 1510 01:06:50,410 --> 01:06:52,245 He's an absolute icon. 1511 01:06:52,280 --> 01:06:54,346 - Beckham was out of order, basically. 1512 01:06:54,381 --> 01:06:55,446 He should have stayed on the field, 1513 01:06:55,481 --> 01:06:57,250 and if he had have done, we'd have got through. 1514 01:06:57,285 --> 01:07:00,121 - Professional footballer committed to the cause, 1515 01:07:00,156 --> 01:07:01,782 loved the clubs that he played for. 1516 01:07:03,016 --> 01:07:05,489 Today, footballers, you know, you could question 1517 01:07:05,524 --> 01:07:06,952 some of their motivations. 1518 01:07:06,987 --> 01:07:09,361 You never had your questions about him 1519 01:07:09,396 --> 01:07:10,890 and his motivations at all. 1520 01:07:10,925 --> 01:07:12,364 - To get sent off in a match like that 1521 01:07:12,399 --> 01:07:14,333 is a disgrace to anybody. 1522 01:07:14,368 --> 01:07:15,466 I'm sorry for his career. 1523 01:07:18,471 --> 01:07:21,065 - Say, for football in England. 1524 01:07:21,100 --> 01:07:23,210 So he'll continue his role as an ambassador. 1525 01:07:23,245 --> 01:07:25,410 I know he's in a lot of work in the Far East, 1526 01:07:25,445 --> 01:07:28,479 in his training roles, you know, for kids and stuff. 1527 01:07:28,514 --> 01:07:30,415 So he'll still be around. 1528 01:07:30,450 --> 01:07:32,516 He'll be around for a long time, forever, you know? 1529 01:07:32,551 --> 01:07:35,090 Till he's well old. So you never lose them. 1530 01:07:35,950 --> 01:07:38,951 (children shouting) 1531 01:07:46,466 --> 01:07:48,026 - [Alex] He's become fantastic. 1532 01:07:48,061 --> 01:07:51,062 How can I argue with how he's turned out as a human being? 1533 01:07:51,097 --> 01:07:53,240 He's an icon to every kid in the world, 1534 01:07:53,275 --> 01:07:55,176 he's a very wealthy guy. 1535 01:07:55,211 --> 01:07:57,112 So how can I possibly argue with that? 1536 01:08:01,943 --> 01:08:05,153 - [Narrator] Amid the fame, red carpets and brand deals, 1537 01:08:05,188 --> 01:08:07,584 Beckham pioneered a fresh new look 1538 01:08:07,619 --> 01:08:10,356 of what a modern day footballer is. 1539 01:08:11,887 --> 01:08:13,953 With the odds stacked against him, 1540 01:08:13,988 --> 01:08:16,087 the young boy from Leytonstone went on 1541 01:08:16,122 --> 01:08:18,430 to win a long list of silverware, 1542 01:08:18,465 --> 01:08:21,400 including six PL titles, two FA cups, 1543 01:08:21,435 --> 01:08:23,963 one La Liga, one Champions League, 1544 01:08:23,998 --> 01:08:26,504 and one PFA Young Player of the Year. 1545 01:08:28,409 --> 01:08:31,509 He conquered England, Italy and America, 1546 01:08:31,544 --> 01:08:34,446 both commercially and as an athlete, 1547 01:08:34,481 --> 01:08:38,043 became the third highest capped English player of all time, 1548 01:08:38,078 --> 01:08:42,289 and smashed shirt sale records at Madrid and LA Galaxy, 1549 01:08:42,324 --> 01:08:45,952 whilst also becoming the highest paid player of all time. 1550 01:08:49,364 --> 01:08:51,529 There is no doubting the financial success 1551 01:08:51,564 --> 01:08:52,860 of Beckham's career. 1552 01:08:56,503 --> 01:08:59,438 And when a player wins as many trophies as Becks, 1553 01:08:59,473 --> 01:09:01,737 there's no doubting their playing career either. 1554 01:09:03,477 --> 01:09:06,346 (gentle piano music) 1555 01:09:19,086 --> 01:09:19,986 - [Reporter] Back home in England 1556 01:09:20,021 --> 01:09:21,691 as the excitement builds, 1557 01:09:21,726 --> 01:09:24,188 one 10-year-old by has taken his love of the game 1558 01:09:24,223 --> 01:09:25,596 a little too far. 1559 01:09:25,631 --> 01:09:29,061 Tom Sylvester chose to go bald before his years, 1560 01:09:29,096 --> 01:09:31,470 to look like his hero, Sven. 1561 01:09:31,505 --> 01:09:33,164 - There's quite a lot of people in the school 1562 01:09:33,199 --> 01:09:34,374 who dress up as David Beckham, 1563 01:09:34,409 --> 01:09:37,135 and I thought Sven would be different. 1564 01:09:38,413 --> 01:09:40,479 Because when I first had it done, 1565 01:09:40,514 --> 01:09:43,416 it was almost bald, and I fought everyone would laugh at me. 1566 01:09:43,451 --> 01:09:44,417 But they haven't. They've started liking it.