A biography for David Beckhamhasn’t been written yet.
“People look at my tattoos, and the majority of them are religious images, so people think, 'Oh, he must be very religious'. I respect all religions, but I'm not a deeply religious person. But I try and live life in the right way, respecting other people.”
“I wasn't as fit as I would of liked to have been, going to the World Cup, but I'm not sure what difference that made.”
“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.”
“I remember how inspiring it was to meet players like Bobby Charlton or Bryan Robson when I was a kid. I still remember Clive Allen showing up when I received a trophy for my Sunday league team.”
“My parents were always very strict, and they gave me the right beliefs in how to treat people. It was very strict and all about morals - I try to pass that on to my own children.”
“I feel this pang of regret whenever I watch sport; this sense that I will never play a big match again.”
“I don't know whether it's the athlete in me or the passion I have for the game: I always think that I can step back on the field and play.”
“I like nice clothes, whether they're dodgy or not.”
“We've been asked to do 'Playboy' together, me and Victoria, as a pair. I don't think I'll ever go naked, but I'll never say never.”
“I don't regret the decision to retire. My body was losing its edge. I was taking longer to recover from injuries. You have to get out at some point.”
“Two of my boys are Manchester United fans; one is an Arsenal fan. Whenever there is a game I can take the boys to, I love taking them.”
“Some men over-tweeze their eyebrows, and it's just too perfect. Men are meant to have kind of a bushy brow. Too much aftershave is also off-putting; it's one of my pet hates.”
“You start realising as you get older that there are some kids who don't know who you are.”
“I always wanted to be a hairdresser.”
“I still look at myself and want to improve.”
“I don't do anything unless I can give it 100%.”
“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.”
“Alex Ferguson is the best manager I've ever had at this level. Well, he's the only manager I've actually had at this level. But he's the best manager I've ever had.”
“Being hardworking is the best thing you can show children.”
“Everyone's been so quick to say that I'm really thick or I haven't got a brain. People will think whatever they want to think.”