-Club Career
Manchester United
On 7 December 1994, Beckham made his UEFA Champions League debut, scoring a goal in a 4–0 victory at home to Galatasaray in the final game of the group stage. However, despite the victory they finished third out of four in their group behind FC Barcelona. Beckham made his Premier League debut for Manchester United on 2 April 1995. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had a great deal of confidence in the club's young players. Beckham swiftly established himself as United's right-sided midfielder. He was a key player in United's third successive league title in 2000-2001 only the fourth time that any club had achieved three league titles in a row.
Real Madrid
Beckham joined Spanish Real Madrid for €35 million on a four year contract. He then played four seasons with Real Madrid. Though announced in mid-June, the transfer was completed on 1 July 2003. Playing on a star-laden team which included three former FIFA World Player of the Year recipients, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and Luís Figo, in addition to Roberto Carlos, Raúl and Iker Casillas. Beckham was unveiled in front of 500 accredited journalists from 25 countries at Real's basketball facility, where he was handed the famous white shirt by club legend Alfredo di Stéfano. He decided to wear number 23 instead, citing his admiration of basketball player Michael Jordan, who also wore the number 23 shirt, as the reason behind his decision.
In late July 2003, the club went on a tour of the Far East as part of the pre-season training, but also to cash in on Beckham's huge marketing appeal in Asia where he enjoyed tremendous following. During the season, Beckham established football academies in Los Angeles and east London and he was named a judge for the 2006 British Book Awards.
On 17 June 2007, the last day of the La Liga soason,Beckham started in his final match for the club a 3-1 win over RCD Mallorca, which saw them clinch the title from Barcelona. With Real down 0-1, beckham limped off the field and was replaced by Jose Antonio Reyes who scored two goals leading the team to that season's La Liga title. Beckham had signed with them and 30th overall in the club's history. A month after the conclusion of beckham's real career. Forbes magazine reported thath he had been the party primarily rsponsible for the team's huge increase in merchandise sales. a total reported to up US$600 million during beckham's four years at the club.
La Galaxy
Beckham's involvement with Major League Soccer began while he was still a Real Madrid player when it was confirmed on 11 January 2007 that he would be leaving Madrid in six months to join MLS side LA Galaxy. The speculation about his new contract in Madrid was thus put to an end and the following day Beckham's official press conference was held in conjunction with the 2007 MLS SuperDraft.
Beckham's actual deal with the Galaxy was a 5-year contract worth US$32.5 million in total or $6.5 million per year. On the strength of the signing and the media frenzy it created, the club was able to pull off a new 5-year shirt sponsorship deal with Herbalife nutrition company worth US$20 million. Beckham's contract with LA Galaxy took effect on 11 July, and on 13 July, the famous Englishman was officially unveiled as a Galaxy player at the Home Depot Center to much fanfare and world media interest in front of more than 5,000 gathered fans and some 700 accredited media members. Beckham chose to wear number 23. It was announced that Galaxy jersey sales had already reached a record figure of over 250,000 prior to this formal introduction.
Beckham trained with Arsenal from 4 January 2008 for three weeks, until he returned to the Galaxy for pre-season training. Beckham scored his first league goal with the Galaxy on 3 April against the San Jose Earthquakes in the ninth minute. On 24 May 2008, the Galaxy defeated the Kansas City Wizards 3–1, giving the Galaxy their first winning record in two years and moving the club into first place in the Western Conference. In the match, Beckham scored an empty-net goal from 70 yards out. The goal marked the second time in Beckham's career that he had scored from his own half, the other being a 1996-goal from the half-way line against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park. Overall, however, the Galaxy had a disappointing year, failing to qualify for the end-of-season play-offs.
After his return from Milan on 2 March, Beckham helped the Galaxy to a fourth-place finish in the MLS Western Conference 2012 regular season with Beckham scoring seven goals and adding nine assists. The Galaxy defeated Vancouver, San Jose, Seattle and then 3–1 over Houston to retain the MLS Cup. He was subbed off in the 89th minute for Marcelo Sarvas and was given a standing ovation at their home venue. Beckham had earlier announced that the 2012 MLS Cup Final would be his final game with the Galaxy despite having another year remaining on his contract.
Paris Saint-Germain
On 31 January 2013, ahead of the transfer deadline it was announced that Beckham would be undergoing a medical with Paris Saint-Germain ahead of a potential move to the Ligue 1 side. Beckham signed a five-month deal with the club later that afternoon and confirmed that his entire salary during his time in Paris would be donated to a local children's charity.
Retirement
On 16 May 2013, Beckham announced that he would retire from professional
football at the end of that year's French football season. Following his decision to retire at the end of the 2012–13 season,
Beckham was given specially designed boots in the colours of the Union Jack
to wear in his final game. These boots had the names of his wife,
Victoria, and children stitched on to them. On 18 May 2013, Beckham was
made captain in his final home game against Brest. In this game Beckham assisted a goal by Matuidi from a corner. Beckham
was subbed after 80 minutes, receiving hugs from his fellow players and
manager, as well as a standing ovation from fans. PSG went on to win the game 3–1 against
-International Career
On 1 September 1996, Beckham made his first appearance for the England national football team. Beckham had played in all of England's qualifying matches for the 1998 World Cup and was part of the England squad at the World Cup finals in France.
On 15 November 2000, following Kevin Keegan's resignation as England manager, Beckham was promoted to team captain by the caretaker manager Peter Taylor, and then kept the role under new manager Sven-Göran Eriksson.
Beckham was partially fit by the time of the 2002 World Cup held in Japan and South Korea, and played in the first match against Sweden. Beckham became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in January 2005 and was involved in promoting London's successful bid for the 2012 Olympic Games. In October 2005, Beckham's sending off against Austria made him the first England captain to be sent off and the first player to be sent off twice while playing for England. He captained England for the 50th time in a friendly international against Argentina the following month.
After a poor performance from England at the World Cup Capello remained as manager, but was under pressure to revamp the England squad for the imminent UEFA Euro 2012 qualification campaign. He unveiled a new team at the next England match, a home friendly game against Hungary on 11 August 2010, with Beckham still unavailable for selection but aiming for a return to playing in MLS by the following month. In the post-match interview, Capello said of the prospect of the now 35-year-old Beckham playing any future competitive matches for England, that "I need to change it. David is a fantastic player but I think we need new players for the future", referring to the new players that play in Beckham's right midfield position. "This is the future of the team under Fabio Capello or another manager."
He said that Beckham may be selected for one last friendly game, stating, "If he is fit, I hope we will play one more game here at Wembley so the fans can say goodbye." Beckham's agent released a statement reiterating Beckham's position that he had no desire to retire from international football, and would always make himself available for selection for England if fit and if needed. Beckham was named in the provisional squad to represent the Great Britain Olympic football team at the 2012 Olympics.
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