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Thursday, 16 May 2013

David Beckham announces retirement from football

After 21 years of playing football, David Beckham has announced his retirement at the age of 38. The footballer who is worth about $220million, captained 115 games for England, and played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and PSG. He's the only English player to win a league title in four different countries. In a statement Beckham said:
"I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level. I want to thank all my team-mates, the great managers that I had the pleasure of learning from. I also want to thank the fans who have all supported me and given me the strength to succeed. Nothing will ever completely replace playing the game I love, however I feel like I'm starting a new adventure and I'm genuinely excited about what lies ahead. I'm fortunate to have been given many opportunities throughout my career and now I feel it's my time to give back.'
He will now work as a sports ambassador.
at 5/16/2013 04:46:00 pm

71 comments:

  1. BLOGLORD (MVBM)16 May 2013 at 16:54

    wow! I am not a football fanatic but I dare say David Beckham was surely a great player.
    He is done!
    #A round of applause!

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    1. Unknown17 May 2013 at 07:48

      Yeah he is done playing but thinking bout something. Right now there's space for coaching in few clubs. And some might need a legend like Beckham for a coach. Well lets just fold our arms and see what happens next.

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    2. Anonymous17 May 2013 at 09:20

      True.
      My husband b4 b4

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    3. Anonymous17 May 2013 at 09:21

      True.
      My husband b4 b4

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  2. ★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★16 May 2013 at 16:55

    You have served football well! The only English man to win 4 league titles from different leagues- (EPL, La Liga, Ligue 1 and MLS cup) What a feat!
    Happy retirement Beckham!

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    1. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 17:27

      Bia nna! E nwekwa olu ozo? Abi Linda dey pay you to keep this blog busy. You're in every post. Ogini Di?
      Julit.

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    2. Unknown16 May 2013 at 18:27

      Good for him oh. But u sure say nor be one force dey drive all these English players?

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    3. Anonymous17 May 2013 at 09:26

      David beckham is one of d most successful athletes of all time. his name sells tickets n jersey. He is a brand on his own without football sef. Even if he plays rubbish nobody is going to drive him away. I'm pretty sure he's walking away on his own

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  3. BLOGLORD (MVBM)16 May 2013 at 16:55

    ... and yes, its time to enjoy the fruit of your hardwork!

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  4. bitchplis16 May 2013 at 16:58

    6 epl,2 fa cups,1 la liga,2 mls, 1 french league,1 champions league, 500 haircuts.David Beckham,not d most talented but the most blessed footballer...

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    1. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 17:40

      Lmao! @ 500 haircuts...u kray!

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    2. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 21:25

      Oh shatap, wuh du u bloody no bou talent? Mtswww!

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  5. Gistyinka Blog16 May 2013 at 16:58

    Gudluck to you david beckham,pride of united.well life spend More trending news,gist and more here at www.gistyinka.com

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  6. MacAnne16 May 2013 at 17:00

    nice!!

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  7. SOUTHERN BLOG BUG16 May 2013 at 17:00

    This dude is a living Legend. Bravo!!

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  8. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 17:01

    A true legend. This marks the end Of An Era:
    Sir Alex Ferguson
    David Beckham
    Paul Scholes
    Jamie Carragher
    Michael Owen
    Stiliyan Petrov
    Michael Ballack, All retiring.

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  9. Tee B16 May 2013 at 17:01

    Everyone is retiring sha. Arsene Wenger, how far?

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  10. Unknown16 May 2013 at 17:01

    TheChronicled I like this man

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  11. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 17:02

    oooh my husband!!! this man is HOT!!! Vicky is lucky!!

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  12. Unknown16 May 2013 at 17:02

    Good 4 him. Leave wen the ovation is loudest. There is sometin 2 learn frm this act which ever way u look at it

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  13. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 17:04

    Eya!

    Let the retirement game begin. Who is next?

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  14. SLEEKREEK16 May 2013 at 17:05

    Good for him.....

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  15. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 17:10

    Yes u r a legend. Bend it like Beckham. Just 1 word 4 ya 'FINALLY'. Just sayin...D Curious1

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  16. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 17:12

    He is gunning for Man U coach #yimu.

    That his life time goal

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  17. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 17:16

    Did he win anything with the 3 lions? *thinking*

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  18. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 17:16

    Oh I love me sum David.
    2 sexy!
    Grrrrrgggghhhh..
    Billie jean

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  19. shai16 May 2013 at 17:18

    A living Legend that's what u are Beckham! The only man that won EPL, La Liga, Ligue 1 and MLS cup..... U rock!!!

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  20. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 17:19

    Congratulation

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  21. Oby Azike16 May 2013 at 17:19

    About time, love! Need to make way for younger players

    obyazike.blogspot.co.uk

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  22. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 17:20

    Wish him the very best

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  23. Blackberry16 May 2013 at 17:27

    To me he retired 5yrs ago......

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  24. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 17:28

    End Of An Era:
    Sir Alex Ferguson
    David Beckham
    Paul Scholes
    Jamie Carragher
    Michael Owen
    Stiliyan Petrov
    Michael Ballack
    All retiring.

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  25. ANI SUNDAY 16 May 2013 at 17:36

    HE'S retireing not as most talented"BUT"BLESSED footballer.

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  26. lolng.blogspor.com16 May 2013 at 17:40

    rich man

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  27. Unknown16 May 2013 at 17:40

    At last!!!

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  28. Fola16 May 2013 at 17:58

    Respect to a true leader and role model in the game, MUCH achievement
    minimal scandals,glorious career, perfect way to bow out.......hats off man

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  29. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 18:18

    Retirement game indeed

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  30. Unknown16 May 2013 at 18:28

    Chai!!!!! Nna see legend... Sexy footballer

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  31. ④thمواطن16 May 2013 at 18:31

    David beckham in one word #LEGEND

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  32. NG16 May 2013 at 18:38

    Abeg go n eat ur money,alow oda up comin ones to mak d remainin money

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  33. lloyd oliver16 May 2013 at 18:44

    We've heard that before... After he won the title with LA galaxy, he annnounced his retirement only to return and joined PSG.Well, I hope this time he has retired for good, because it seems the huge tax and ostentatious life this guys live coupled with the economic melt down all around the world keep making this guys return to football after announcing their retirement(e.g Paul Scholes).

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  34. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 18:45

    D super hotness, too fine a man... im just too overwhelmed by his beautythat I'm short of words. Happy retirement Becks, the ffinest footballer ever!

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  35. soladunn16 May 2013 at 18:51

    i guess hes paid his dues to football

    amazing stuff on my style blog when u click

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  36. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 18:51

    What a good way to retire.God abeg naaah bless me now so that I can also retire early in life cos all the efforts I have put into Lagos hustle don pass playing football for 30yrs sef. Good environment matters o. Enjoy your life man and look after your family including your two dogs.

    Mimi

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    1. NEKS17 May 2013 at 10:23

      Lwkm!!..it is well with your soul jare.

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  37. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 19:03

    LWOW

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  38. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 19:23

    To a legend I av come to know in football d only human blessed enuf and genetically designed to bend it like no one can. Weldone becks ur unmatched exhibition of great football skillls an sportamanship at its best aroused a penchant to d game. Truly no one can bend it like beckham

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  39. Unknown16 May 2013 at 19:32

    Beckham once said "If you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my boyhood club Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country over 100 times and lined up for some of the biggest clubs in the world, I would have told you it was a fantasy,". Foootball will surely miss your deadly setpieces. Wish you all the best Becks of Life

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  40. IkwerreBoy16 May 2013 at 19:57

    please go... I'm not a fan of his soccer career dunno why but I like him as a person

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  41. Unknown16 May 2013 at 19:59

    Well done david u hv made football popular dan any1 in d world, u cn nw go 2 hollywood

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  42. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 20:08

    Not the most talented but most fortunate and blessed player. After playing football for 21yrs, I think you've done well....You are good to go. All the best in your future endeavor

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  43. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 20:24

    Oh David, i love dis guy so much, he's a big inspiration to so many youths...you have undoubtedly left indelible marks in the sands of time....football-wise. Wish you all the best in your future endeavour.

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  44. Chikaka16 May 2013 at 21:02

    Great career, very media savvy and an icon of some sort. What a week of retirements!

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  45. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 21:03

    Arsene W. Oya ur turn. RETIRE plssssssss

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  46. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 21:57

    becky d greatest footballer in d history of succer. Master of freekicks n dead-fall specialist! i love u beckham d great! We all will mis u.

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  47. Unknown16 May 2013 at 22:03

    we ar waitin for yobo and aitegbeni and co. bravo legend B

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  48. Unknown16 May 2013 at 22:12

    Nice 1 beckham

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  49. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 22:15

    Though you did not win a trophy with Milan, i will do this just for playing in the red and black jersey;
    FORZAAA DAVID!!!
    We Rossoneris will always love you... Goodluck!

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  50. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 23:48

    Since the Boss, Sir Alex, is retiring I guess his boys need to follow - Scholes, Becks, Rio,... Only Papa Giggs has defied Biology. Enjoy, our dear No. 7!

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  51. Editor17 May 2013 at 00:08

    Im don try sef. Kudos guy.

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  52. bigphemi17 May 2013 at 00:18

    Baba(ferguson) retire all hin pikins sef D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ ff A̶̲̥̅♏ retire...its Ϟϑτ̲̅ a smal tn

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  53. Anonymous17 May 2013 at 06:57

    Oh i love this man, he has a good marriage and i repect that. God bless u Beckham, happy retirement!

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  54. Anonymous17 May 2013 at 07:07

    Ohhh How i used to L♥√ع to watch David Beckham,he used to be so handsome(he still is) and skillful..Wow you ran good race in your career,you made yourself,your family/friends and most of all your country very Proud...welldone David!!!

    PRETTY GIRL

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  55. manymen17 May 2013 at 13:41

    The actor quits the stage when the ovation is at its loudest. End it like Beckham. Great man.

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  56. Anonymous17 May 2013 at 13:43

    Sure, One of the greatest of all time..A living Legend..I wish you can one day be the manager of our great alumni Man U..Wishing u all the best in ur future endevour.

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  57. Unknown17 May 2013 at 14:03

    Freekick maestro...I salute!

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  58. kestar18 May 2013 at 09:22

    He iz indeed a wonderful player... He iz worthy to b named amongst d list of football legends!!!

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  59. kestar18 May 2013 at 09:24

    He iz indeed worthy to b listed amongst football legends...

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  60. Unknown18 May 2013 at 11:52

    papilo is an uncle to dis guy in reality,when will he retire?,as for becks,dnt lyk hm cos he married my dreamgirl,.and he's tatoo freak,got 'bout 50 below belt*mtchew*

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  61. Unknown18 May 2013 at 12:00

    papilo is an uncle to dis guy o,wen wil he retire sef.as for becks am nt a fan,he married my dreamgirl and he's a tatoo freak,.and i guess hollywood invasion is next,watchout...can't forget d boot saga wiv sir alex at old traffold*great player my a** /mchew/

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