Beckham

(ˈbɛkəm)

1. (Biography) David. born 1975, English footballer; played for Manchester United (1993–2003), Real Madrid (2003–07), Los Angeles Galaxy (2007–12), and England (1996–2009) for whom he won 115 caps

2. (Biography) his wife, Victoria Caroline, née Adams, known as Posh Spice. born 1974, English pop singer and fashion designer, member of the Spice Girls

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David Beckham called his former team LA Galaxy his "family" and thanked Los Angeles for embracing him at the unveiling of his statue.

David Beckham responds to unveiling of his statue at LA Galaxy; Beckham was the first big European name to join MLS, boosting its popularity

Summary: London [UK], Feb 13 (ANI): Singer Victoria Beckham has become the latest celebrity to promise to not use exotic animal skins and furs in her fashion line.

Victoria Beckham bans use of animal skins from her clothing line

Brooklyn Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham, recently visited the Philippines to hold a book signing for his debut photography book, 'What I See.'

LOOK: Local celebrities take photos with Brooklyn Beckham at book signing

David Beckham new Model Essentials for H&M campaign

David Beckham sports H&M's Model Essentials collection alongside comedian Kevin Hart; H&M has released a comedy video starring David Beckham and Kevin Hart as they reveal a humorous side to the world of Beckham

Former USA Truck executive Cliff Beckham has a new job.

Beckham takes new job

DAVID Beckham faced machete-wielding tribesmen and poisonous snakes in the Brazilian jungle - but wife Victoria was more worried about his hair.

I was worried about snakes.. Victoria worried about my hair; BRAZIL'S NUTS BECKS JUNGLE JAUNT

DAVID BECKHAM and Sir Alex Ferguson are among the cast of celebrities making an appearance in the 75th anniversary issue of comic book The Beano, it has been revealed.

Becks teams up with Fergie in Beano

DAVID BECKHAM fans will be able to watch every move of their hero's bid to become an English record holder.

HE'S DAVID BECKCAM; EXCLUSIVE: CANAL+ TO FOLLOW HERO'S EVERY MOVE.. Every cough, every spit, every Joey Barton hit, you'll see it as PSG star has TV camera trained on him for the entire 90 minutes

DAVID BECKHAM will be offered the chance to stay on as a player-coach at Los Angeles Galaxy when his fiveyear deal expires in November.

GALAXY WANT COACH BECKS; EXCLUSIVE

DAVID BECKHAM has given England's 2018 World Cup bid a huge boost by promising to coach youngsters around the world for FREE if the campaign is successful.