David Beckham

BY: Sajjal Ahmad 5a

How is it possible a soccer player in America can earn 250 million? It might be because of his good looks, a famous musical wife, or an attention grabbing sense of fashion. David Beckham has all these qualities. It is other elements of his personality and his hard work. However that makes him worthy to be a celebrity, followed by the media and adored by the fans around the world. David Robert Joseph Beckhams early life was centered on soccer. He was born on May 2, 1975 in London, England. His father and mother both were avid soccer fans, their favorite tem was Manchester united. It was not surprising them that their son started developing his soccer skills tournament subsequently earned a place in a soccer academy. By the time he was 14, he had joined the Manchester United organization. Even thought this team was located several hours away from his home, and he had to work a part time job, he made all the adjustments necessary through hard work. He became a force with Manchester United, was an instrumental in the teams great success and earned a place in soccer history there. David Beckhams achievements are many spread out over several years. Receiving such awards as most valuable player in the European Soccer Union (1999), Britains sportsman of the year (2001), BBC Sports Personality of the year (2001), and officer of the order of the British Empire (2003) he has been a standout wherever he has played. Beckham was on the English world cup team10 years and was the captain of Manchester united for many seasons. In 2oo3 he signed

with a team in Spain Real Madrid, and spread the fame even farther. But he was eager to develop the image of soccer in the United States and so in July he moved to the U.S. to play with the LA Galaxy. David Beckhams accomplishments are impressive, but what really makes him a superstar is more than his soccer ability. It is his hard work wherever he has been makes his worthy of being a celebrity. He has overcome great mistakes like being ejected from a world cup game against Argentina that that led to a loss with renewed effort and concentration. He did this in spite of being booed by the fans in the world cup disasters. These qualities have enabled him to win back their hearts of the fans. In addition, he perfected his penalty kicks to such an extent there has been speculation that he actually bends the ball. He seems aware or his own good fortune and so has been a UNICEF (united nation childrens fund) supporter since his early days in the Manchester United David Beckham has worked hard to become a superstar that he is today. He is more a celebrity than he deserves to be

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