England and Manchester United legend David Beckham celebrated his 50th birthday on May 2, and the BBC uploaded an interview in 2017 on the same day, in which 10-year-old David Beckham played in a football match hosted by Manchester United legend Bobby Charlton, and he thanked Charlton for the kindness of his acquaintance that allowed him to join Manchester United. Beckham also wrote an article on his personal social platform, thanking his parents for sacrificing so much for him that he could become a professional footballer.
David Beckham celebrates his 50th birthday on May 2
The BBC uploaded a video to wish Beckham a happy 50th birthday, in which 10-year-old Beckham is seen participating in a football match. It can be seen from the film that the immature Beckham had already had good ball skills and first-class ball control ability. David Beckham talks about stumbling across Charlton's football school and asking his parents to let him play a game.
David Beckham played in the competition for the second year in a row and won it at the age of 11 to earn the opportunity to study in Barcelona. David Beckham thanked Charlton for his support back then, and it was only after he introduced him to Manchester United that Beckham was offered an invitation to join Manchester United.
David Beckham shared some precious photos of his growing up on his personal IG account
On the same day, Beckham shared some precious photos of his growth on his personal IG account. Beckham said: "Looking back on this birthday, I am very grateful for the many things in my life, the teams I have played for, my team-mates, my coaches, the fans, my country and captaining England, the children I have met while working in different charities, the team in my business and the friends around me, I feel very happy. But my greatest achievement is, and always will be, my family, my mom and dad, who sacrificed so much for me to achieve my dream of becoming a football player, my sisters who had to endure watching me play football with their brothers in the cold, and my amazing grandma and grandpa. ”
Beckham is grateful for his current family
Beckham also thanked his current family: "My wife and best friend, we've been together for 28 years, and my lovely children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, you are my reason to get up every day, thank you for making me smile, thank you for making me a better person." I love all of you so much, thank you for making this day so special, you are my whole world. ”