“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!”

English former professional footballer, born 1975

Sir David Robert Joseph Beckham is an English former professional footballer, born in 1975. He is now president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and co-owner of Salford City F.C., and is known above all for his play as a right midfielder. Beckham became widely known for his passing range, precise crossing, and set-piece taking. He won 19 major trophies in his career, and is the only English player to have won a league title in four countries, England, France, Spain, and the United States.