Beckham
Britishnoun
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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
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his wife, Victoria Caroline , nee Adams , known as Posh Spice. born 1974, English pop singer, member of the Spice Girls
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Beckham was written to and given the chance to pay a fine and go on a driver awareness course to avoid criminal proceedings over the use of his phone, but did not respond.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
In a statement, the officer said Beckham was "distracted" and did not have proper control of the supercar.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
David Beckham, right, and Tom Cruise waves to fans before the World Cup group stage match.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
Former Manchester United and England captain Beckham, 51, told a throng of fans on the sun-kissed boulevard it was a "truly incredible moment."
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The Fugees all had their own soccer idols—David Beckham, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and the Ivorian Didier Drogba—the stars they wanted to play like on the field.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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