It's one thing I like about America - they respect the sportsman. They put them up on a pedestal. They don't try to knock them down. And that's a great thing, to be respected by the whole country. It's so patriotic! David Beckham americacountrygreat share on social
I love scoring goals for England and playing for England. That's one of the reasons I didn't retire - I love playing for my country. David Beckham countryenglandgoal Change image and share on social
I love little kids looking up to me, young players looking up to me, respecting me. David Beckham kidloveplayer Change image and share on social
I'll never forget where I'm from, never forget my roots. It doesn't matter where I live. I'm English, simple as that. David Beckham englishforgetlive Change image and share on social
Being at a club that supported me meant a lot. David Beckham clublotmean Change image and share on social
I don't have time for hobbies. At the end of the day, I treat my job as a hobby. It's something I love doing. David Beckham dayendhobby Change image and share on social
Over the years, when I've seen players retire, when you ask them about it, they always say you'll know when you're ready, and I think I know when I'm ready. I think I'm ready. David Beckham haveplayerready Change image and share on social
I've felt a little tired, but I'm only 24. I love playing football. That's my job and that's what I love doing. David Beckham feltfootballhave Change image and share on social
When you have kids you do grow up. I have just started realising it now-it changes the world, having children. David Beckham childgrowkid Change image and share on social
It was always going to be difficult, no matter what I'd set up, no matter how many children I have got to take my mind off things. There was always going to be a moment when I finished playing, that I was going to find tough. David Beckham childdifficultfind share on social
