Ten years after retiring from the game, David Beckham reflects on his soccer career and life for a new four-part documentary series.
FILE - Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham gives the thumbs up before a Leagues Cup soccer match Adam Grinwis, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A four-part Netflix series,"Beckham" explores Beckhams upbringing and his triumphs on the field. red card — and its impact on him — in a new Netflix documentary series pegged to the 10th anniversary of his retirement.in an exclusive video interview with The Associated Press.
“Beckham” includes footage of the hatred the soccer star received — condemnation in British tabloids and constant fan abuse, including one who hung his effigy from a noose outside a London pub. “Back then there wasn’t anyone turning round to me and saying, ‘Are you OK? Are you sure you’re OK? Let’s talk about it.’”
The first episode, which debuts Oct. 4, explores young David’s upbringing in Chingford, Essex, and his relationship with his father. “I always thought growing up, if I was to become a young dad, I would be like my dad. I would support my kids with going into football and be hard with them. But I was nowhere near like my dad was. I’m a bit of a softie.”
Beckham’s teammate and close friend Gary Neville jokes on “Beckham” about the pair’s long phone calls into the early hours before a game and says Beckham would drive for four hours just to spend 20 minutes with her.
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