David Beckham: podcast appearances and interviews

Sir David Robert Joseph Beckham, born on 2 May 1975, is an English former professional footballer renowned for his skill as a right midfielder. He is recognized for his excellent passing, crossing ability, and set-piece expertise, making him one of the best players of his generation and one of the greatest set-piece specialists of all time. Throughout his 21-year career, Beckham won 19 major trophies, including league titles in four different countries: England, France, Spain, and the United States. He began his professional career with Manchester United, debuting in 1992 at age 17, and achieved significant success with six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, two FA Charity Shields, the Intercontinental Cup, and the UEFA Champions League in 1999. Beckham then played for Real Madrid for four seasons, winning La Liga in his final year. In 2007, he signed a contract with Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy, contributing to the growth of US football; during his time there, he also had loan spells at AC Milan and became the first British player to participate in 100 Champions League games. He returned to LA Galaxy to win MLS Cups in 2011 and 2012 before finishing his club career with Paris Saint-Germain, retiring in 2013. Internationally, Beckham earned 115 caps for England after debuting in 1996, serving as captain for six years and participating in three FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships. Beyond his athletic achievements, Beckham has become a global icon and a prominent cultural figure. Since 2005, he has been a UNICEF ambassador and launched the 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund in 2015. In 2014, he co-founded Inter Miami CF, which began playing in 2020, and currently serves as its president and co-owner. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts and has been appointed as a Bank of America ambassador.