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- The film was inspired by former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright. When director Gurinder Chadha saw a photograph of Wright wearing a union jack, it made her think about what Britishness really meant in the late 1990s, and she decided to write a film about the "evolving concept of Britishness".
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Oct 4, 2023 · Beckham takes us through the highs and lows of David Beckham’s football career and personal life without ever shying away from the difficult conversations. Beckham is undoubtedly one of the best sports docudramas on Netflix ever and is an absolute must-watch.
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- As a kid, Beckham prioritized soccer over his social life. David Beckham came from humble beginnings. His father worked seven days a week as a gas engineer, and his mother was a hairdresser who worked out of her home.
- Sir Alex Ferguson scouted Beckham when he was a young teenager. Beckham was just 17 years old when he played in his first Manchester United game. A young Beckham caught Sir Alex Ferguson’s attention shortly after he joined the soccer club as manager in 1986, the series reveals.
- Beckham would drive hours to see Posh Spice. The “Beckham” docuseries reveals that Beckham saw Posh Spice for the first time while watching TV with his teammate Gary Neville and declared he would marry her.
- Victoria Beckham doesn’t care for soccer. The docuseries also reveals that, before meeting Beckham, Victoria Beckham wasn’t a soccer fan. More than two decades later, she still doesn’t care for the sport.
- Keeping Beckham's feet on the ground difficult - Ferguson. Beckham joined Manchester United as a trainee in 1991, making his first-team debut the following year before signing his first professional contract in 1993.
- Beckham still 'beats himself up' about World Cup red card. World Cup moments: Beckham sent off. Beckham says he still "beats himself up" about the red card that he received against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup.
- Beckham's stitches 'were stage managed' - claims kit man. The documentary also addresses the infamous dressing room row of 2003 that saw Ferguson kick a boot at the midfielder.
- The Madrid nightmare. Following speculation of a move to Barcelona, Beckham signed a £24.5m deal with Real Madrid in July 2003. By now his relationship with Ferguson had turned sour.
Directed by Fisher Stevens, 'BECKHAM' explores the professional and personal life of UK soccer legend David Beckham, including marriage revelations, never-before-seen-footage, and his life as a family man.
Oct 2, 2023 · What Is 'BECKHAM' About? Who Is Making 'BECKHAM'? As the saying goes, nobody bends it like Beckham. In the fast-paced, high-octane world of football (or, as Americans call it, “soccer”), one...
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Oct 9, 2023 · Soccer legend David Beckham is laying it bare in his new Netflix docuseries — he gets candid about the goal that defined his career, his decadeslong relationship with Posh Spice and even reflects on that red card.
Directed by Fisher Stevens, 'BECKHAM' explores the athlete's career, marriage to Victoria Beckham, his infamous red card at the 1998 World Cup, his exit from Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, and more.
