A picture taken on May 25, 1999 shows Manchester United's manager Alex Ferguson (R) talking to midfielder David Beckham (C) and defender Denis Irwin during the team's practice at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, on the eve of the Champions League final against German champions Bayern Munich. Football megastar David Beckham announced on May 16, 2013 that he is to retire after a glittering 20-year playing career in which he became one of the most widely recognised figures in world sport.
A picture taken on February 26, 2002 shows Manchester United's manager Sir Alex Ferguson (L) giving instructions to David Beckham during a champions league match at Old Trafford in Manchester. Football megastar David Beckham announced on May 16, 2013 that he is to retire after a glittering 20-year playing career in which he became one of the most widely recognised figures in world sport.
Manchester United's David Beckham celebrates scoring against Aston Villa in the English Premier league match at Villa Park, Birmingham, in this March 15, 2003 file photo. Beckham announced his retirement on May 16, 2013 after a career laden with trophies and glamour that had a worldwide impact that went way beyond soccer. The 38-year-old former England captain, who this month helped Paris St Germain to the French league title to add to titles won in England, Spain and the United States, will hang up his boots at the end of this season.
Manchester United's David Beckham kisses the premiership trophy after winning the English premiership at Old Trafford in Manchester in this May 5, 2001 file photo. Beckham announced his retirement on May 16, 2013 after a career laden with trophies and glamour that had a worldwide impact that went way beyond soccer. The 38-year-old former England captain, who this month helped Paris St Germain to the French league title to add to titles won in England, Spain and the United States, will hang up his boots at the end of this season.
FILE - In this April 6, 2013 file photo, PSG's David Beckham celebrates after scoring a goal against Rennes during their French League One soccer match, in Rennes, western France. David Beckham is retiring from soccer after the season, ending a career in which he become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United. The 38-year-old Englishman recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain. He said in a statement Thursday May 16, 2013 he is "thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level."
Manchester United's David Beckham (R) stands with manager Sir Alex Ferguson before their match against Charlton Athletic in the English premier league match at Old Trafford,Manchester, in this May 11, 2002 file photo. Former England captain David Beckham announced on May 16, 2013 that he will retire from professional soccer at the end of the season.
