'I was staying in hotels, living out of my car. There were a couple of times I just thought about driving into a bridge' 

It is easy to judge Jamie O'Hara. Rated the most talented of his generation at Tottenham not...

Is marriage supposed to be 'hard work' like David Beckham says? Maybe 

I suspect there were similar conversations going on in many households as husbands and wives read David Beckham's revelations that marriage to...

Hair today... bald reality of being Mr sexy Becks 

At the fine age of 43, David Beckham has been found, with some glee, to have a flaw.

Beckham avoids speeding fine thanks to 'Mr Loophole' 

David Beckham has swerved a speeding fine after his lawyer, dubbed "Mr Loophole", successfully argued that despite driving too fast, the notice of prosecution was defective.

Victoria Beckham takes the plunge in rare red carpet date night with husband David 

After a brief, but fevered, speculation about their marriage, Victoria and David Beckham have been putting on a full court press to let the world...

David Beckham to be honoured with 2018 UEFA President's Award 

David Beckham is to receive the 2018 UEFA President's Award, European football's governing body has announced.

David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic broker an unusual bet ahead of England v Sweden 

Former England captain David Beckham has signed up for a pretty unusual bet with Sweden great Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as the two legends prepare...

David Beckham's sister has split from her boyfriend - six months after the birth of their daughter 

David Beckham's sister has split from her boyfriend - six months after the birth of their daughter.

Putting on a united front: what is our fascination with David and Victoria Beckham? 

Exactly two decades ago, a pair of young lovebirds from relatively ordinary backgrounds stood and giggled in front of photographers.

'It's a crock of s**t' - Victoria and David Beckham slam 'laughable' divorce rumours 

Victoria and David Beckham have denied the "bizarre" claims they are heading for a divorce.

Beckhams' perfection and Harper's cut-glass accent is beyond me 

Harper Beckham has a very posh accent. Well, one would imagine this to be the case. One would assume that the six-year-old daughter of Victoria and David Beckham attends a very fine and...

D-day for Dele to define his place on world stage 

The best 21-year-old footballer in the world was a title recently bestowed on Dele Alli by his manager at Tottenham Hotspur and it is the kind of judgement that tends to follow a footballer...

'Your typical mum dance' - David Beckham pokes fun at wife Victoria for Mother's Day 

Retired footballer David Beckham paid tribute to his wife on Mother's Day by sharing a video of her dancing to Diana Ross.

David Beckham ‘worries’ for children’s future in uncertain political climate 

Former England footballer David Beckham admitted he is “worried” for the future of his children as he shared his thoughts about the political climate.

Brand it like Beckham 

Victoria Beckham jokes that she was far too young when she started wearing make-up. The Spice Girl turned fashion designer, turned cosmetics queen, remembers how, when she was on her way to school, her mother would sometimes say, "You look a little peaky", get out her lipstick, and rub it...

David Beckham: 'I'd like to feel that I am a feminist... Having a little girl, I think that's a big part of it' 

David Beckham's suite in the Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square is not that much smaller than the pitches on which he made his mark, creating...

Alexis Sanchez is the David Beckham of Chile, says Arsene Wenger 

Arsene Wenger believes Alexis Sanchez is as revered in Chile as David Beckham once was in England and insists the Arsenal striker will bounce back from his World Cup heartbreak.

Beckhams front row for Victoria’s NY fashion Week show 

David Beckham was in the front row as his wife Victoria unveiled her latest collection at New York Fashion Week.

David Beckham in New York with son Brooklyn as he prepares to start university 

David Beckham has shared a sweet picture of himself and son Brooklyn in New York as the teenager gets settled in before starting university.

David Beckham completes Disney castle toy after six days 

David Beckham has finished creating a Lego Disney castle, believed to be for his daughter Harper, after starting construction almost one week ago.

Watch out Dunphys: The Beckhams take over the Modern Family set 

The Beckhams became super-fans for a day when they visited the California set of TV hit Modern Family.

David Beckham gushes about daughter Harper on her sixth birthday after family trip to Buckingham Palace 

Proud dad David Beckham couldn't help but gush about his daughter Harper on her sixth birthday...

David and Victoria Beckham celebrate their ‘little princess’ Harper’s sixth birthday 

David and Victoria Beckham marked their daughter Harper’s sixth birthday by sharing pictures of her at a Buckingham Palace tea party from last week.

David Beckham marks 18th anniversary to Victoria with sweet throwback picture 

David Beckham has marked 18 years of marriage to wife Victoria Beckham with a sweet throwback snap.

The Beckhams celebrate 18 years of marriage with Instagram wishes 

David and Victoria Beckham have marked their 18th wedding anniversary by sharing throwback photos of the early days of their relationship with sweet messages to each other.

David Beckham defends kissing daughter on the lips 

David Beckham has defended kissing his five-year-old daughter on the lips, after an image on social media triggered a debate.

David Beckham defends his decision to kiss 7-year-old daughter on lips 

David Beckham has defended his decision to post a picture of himself kissing his daughter on Instagram.

Brooklyn Beckham supported by parents Victoria and David at book event 

Victoria and David Beckham stepped out to support their eldest son Brooklyn as he showcased photography from his new book in an exhibition.

David Beckham and Michael Eavis open social housing site at Glastonbury 

David Beckham has spoken of his excitement at attending his first music festival – joining 135,000 revellers at Glastonbury Festival with son Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Beckham reveals he hopes to make photography his career 

Brooklyn Beckham has said he loves photographing his famous parents because they have “great personalities which are fun to capture”.

Victoria Beckham shares image of snuggles with daughter Harper 

Victoria Beckham has shared a sweet image of herself dozing with her daughter.

Ariana changed show after speaking to Manchester victim's mother 

Ariana Grande said she changed her plans for the One Love Manchester concert after meeting a mother who lost her daughter in the terror attack at her show.

David Beckham sparks parenting debate with photo showing him kissing daughter Harper 

David Beckham has sparked a debate about the appropriate level of affection for parents to show their children after he shared a photo of him...

See which celebs will be on The Late Late Show as it comes to the UK 

Tom Cruise, David Beckham and Ed Sheeran are part of the “all-star line-up” joining James Corden when he brings his hit US chat show to the UK next week.

David Beckham and Nicole Kidman among A-list stars at Aids fundraiser in Cannes 

David Beckham, Dionne Warwick and Nicole Kidman were among the A-list guests at a charity gala in Cannes on Thursday.

King Arthur makes lacklustre impact at US box office 

Director Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur movie has had a disappointing debut at the US box office.

Guy Ritchie thought I was Seth Rogen, says Charlie Hunnam 

King Arthur star Charlie Hunnam has told how director Guy Ritchie first confused him with comedian Seth Rogen when the actor approached him for a role in his latest movie.

David Beckham's acting defended by King Arthur co-star Charlie Hunnam at European premiere 

Actor Charlie Hunnam has defended David Beckham’s acting talents, describing his King Arthur co-star as a “humble” and “serious” actor.

Man of the people who conquered the world 

A one-time bricklayer who still lives with his mother in a former council flat is tipped to become one of the richest sportsmen after winning the world heavyweight title.

Heated spat kicks off on Cutting Edge as tattoos are compared to alcohol and drug addiction 

A heated debate on tattoos put the panelists at loggerheads with each other on Wednesday night's Cutting Edge.

Patrice Evra worried Paul Pogba will be treated like David Beckham at Manchester United 

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra hopes his countryman Paul Pogba will not follow David Beckham in being accused of putting his...

Brooklyn Beckham's first tattoo is inspired by his footballer dad 

Brooklyn Beckham has followed in his father David Beckham's footsteps by having the image of a Native American tattooed on his body.

Brooklyn Beckham follows father with Native American tattoo 

Brooklyn Beckham and his dad David now have similar tattoos.

George Clooney blamed by Jay Hutton for 'worst' tattoo trend 

The Tattoo Fixers star also hit out at David Beckham’s angel ink.

David Beckham's China Facebook post prompts backlash 

He kicked up a bit of a fuss by later amending his original post.

David Beckham has never looked worse as he stuns fans with radical movie makeover 

David Beckham has landed a gruesome cameo in Guy Ritchie's King Arthur.

Rooney faces the tyranny of choice over next move 

In the final days of Bobby Charlton's Manchester United career he recalls, in his great autobiography, a game against Birmingham City when, in his own words he says: "I chased and...

Victoria and David Beckham share pictures of son Cruz on his 12th birthday 

Victoria and David Beckham have both shared unseen photographs of their son Cruz to mark his 12th birthday.

Tommy Conlon: Mask slips to reveal surly Becks as no knight in shining armour 

It is impossible to precisely quantify these things, but if David Beckham had fans by the million, he had sceptics by the thousand too.

Katie Byrne: Beckileaks - How can David Beckham get the knighthood he so desperately desires? 

Despite claims that the hacked emails between David Beckham and his publicist have been manipulated and taken out of context, the...

Beckham refused to pay €1m to stop email leak 

David Beckham refused to pay €1m to blackmailers to stop a leak of his emails, it has been reported.

David Beckham 'refused to pay £1m to hackers blackmailing him in email leak' 

David Beckham reportedly refused to pay £1m to hackers attempting to extort money from him by threatening to release personal emails of his.

David Beckham furious at claims he does charity work 'to win a knighthood' 

DAVID BECKHAM has hit out at claims that he used his children’s charity work as part of a cynical campaign to win a knighthood.

UNICEF defends David Beckham following negative reports about his charity work 

Unicef has said it is "extremely proud" of its work with David Beckham following negative reports about its star ambassador's alleged private...

David and Victoria Beckham notch up more than £47m in sales 

David and Victoria Beckham pay the taxman the equivalent of nearly £22,000 a day after their global business empire notched up more than £47 million in sales.

David Beckham reveals the 'wrong decisions' that led to rift with Alex Ferguson and Man United departure 

David Beckham has accepted he made mistakes in his time at Manchester United that led to a breakdown in relations with Sir Alex Ferguson.

David Beckham reveals he and Victoria renewed their vows years after lavish Irish wedding 

Pop star-turned-fashionista Victoria Beckham and her husband David quietly renewed their wedding vows recently in front of just a handful of family...

David Beckham plays down row over Cruz's Christmas charity single 

David Beckham has defended the decision to allow his 11-year-old son Cruz to release a Christmas single.

David Beckham's tattoos come to life in campaign to highlight child abuse 

David Beckham's love of tattoos has inspired a film made to highlight that abuse can mark children forever.

Pride of Britain Awards: Stars come out to support UK's true heroes 

David Beckham, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Simon Cowell were among the stars who took to the red carpet at the Pride of Britain Awards to give their support to some of Britain's bravest people.

Jeremy Vine told his underwear choice is utter pants 

Jeremy Vine revealed his Strictly dance partner has urged him to channel David Beckham in his choice of underwear while competing.

WATCH: 'When Kevin Hart became David Beckham' - star duo feature in hilarious fashion campaign 

Picture the scene - a miniature Kevin Hart attempts to portray statuesque sporting legend David Beckham in a parody for their new H&M...

Happy anniversary: Victoria and David Beckham mark one year of her first store in style 

The Beckhams sure know how to celebrate.

Alex Ferguson: Managers too scared to gamble on academy players 

Sir Alex Ferguson believes managers are not blooding enough young home-grown players because they live in fear of getting the sack.

Susanna Reid's 'hot' interview with David Beckham 

Susanna Reid was left fanning herself after quizzing David Beckham about his leap into acting and his daughter's desire to become a footballer.

Joe Schmidt ponders changes ahead of Romania clash 

Ireland are content to exist on the margins of this World Cup for the time being and this week have removed themselves from the maelstrom.

Jordi Murphy: David Beckham is looking down on Sean Cronin as he sleeps 

Jordi Murphy revealed an air of inevitability about David Beckham somehow wangling an influence over Ireland's second-ever rugby match at...

Jordi Murphy: David Beckham influencing Ireland Wembley date 

Jordi Murphy revealed an air of inevitability about David Beckham somehow wangling an influence over Ireland's second-ever rugby match at Wembley Stadium.

Vigilant Beckhams keep watchful eye on Brooklyn's booming Instagram account 

It seems that Brooklyn Beckham is subject to the same parental controls that ordinary teenagers bemoan on a daily basis.

David Beckham to urge action on child violence in address to UN 

David Beckham will ask world leaders to end abuse and violence towards vulnerable and disadvantaged children when he speaks at the United Nations next week.

Two years later, David and Victoria Beckham are finally ready to move into €42m London mansion 

David and Victoria Beckham have finally been able to move into their new €42 million home, according to reports.

Gerrard loan to Liverpool unlikely, says MLS supremo 

Steven Gerrard is not expected to return to Anfield on loan in January, according to Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber.

Steven Gerrard unlikely to return to Liverpool on loan from LA Galaxy during MLS off-season 

Steven Gerrard is not expected to return to Liverpool on loan in January, the MLS Commissioner Don Garber has stated.

Video: Watch Wayne Rooney's historic penalty as filmed by David Beckham 

Here is a video of Wayne Rooney scoring from the penalty spot in the 2-0 Euro 2016 qualifying win over Switzerland to become England's record goalscorer, as filmed by David Beckham.

David Beckham says he is braced for criticism as he embarks on acting career 

David Beckham said he is braced for criticism as he embarks on a second career in acting, while admitting he still feels “pangs of regret” at no...

Do beards matter? Academic embarks on hair-raising study 

Once avoided by fashionistas, beards and facial hair now have the endorsement of hipster and celebrity alike.

Alex Ferguson admits hard-line approach cost Man United titles 

Alex Ferguson admits his hard-line approach to disciplining his Manchester United stars could have cost the club Premier League titles.

The Illustrated Dad: David Beckham gets his 41st tattoo, in honour of son Brooklyn 

Soccer legend and doting dad David Beckham has added a new ink piece to his body.

On the Fringes... actor Rex Ryan 

For someone who says he never reads reviews of his own work, Rex Ryan appears to be very excited by the one that the Edinburgh Reporter has just given to his one-man show.

David Beckham takes Harper for sweet day out 

Doting dad David Beckham took his "princess" for frozen yogurt and a bike ride.

Another insight into the glamorous life of the Beckhams - David Beckham catches 40 winks on private plane 

Victoria Beckham has shared another insight into the glamorous lifestyle of the Beckham family.

The great dummy debate: Are the Beckhams right to let Harper hang onto her soother? 

David Beckham is a dummy daddy - or so say furious parenting experts, who are up in arms over photographs of Beckham's daughter Harper...

David Beckham hits out at criticism over daughter Harper's dummy 

David Beckham has slammed critics who questioned his four-year-old daughter Harper's use of a dummy.

Guy Ritchie backs David Beckham as actor 

Former footballer David Beckham has a promising career as an actor, Guy Ritchie has said.

Baker: Try your luck abroad 

Lewis Baker believes more English players should take the plunge and try their luck abroad, with the midfielder confident his loan move to Holland with Vitesse Arnhem will boost his first-team chances at Chelsea.

Have Manchester United got a new number seven? 

David Beckham has pictured himself in the new Manchester United home kit, wearing his old No 7 shirt.

Denis Irwin: Memphis Depay can be the new David Beckham 

Manchester United legend Dennis Irwin says new signing Memphis Depay can bend it like David Beckham next season.

£825,000 per match and £6.6m per goal... Man United counting the cost of Angel Di Maria deal 

There was a certain irony in Angel Di Maria's decision not to board a flight from Buenos Aires to San Francisco to join the Manchester United...

Guy Ritchie and Jacqui Ainsley have wed in star-studded ceremony in England 

Guy Ritchie is officially married to Jacqui Ainsley, according to reports.

ROY KEANE ON. . . 

JACK BYRNE'S DUTCH MOVE

Cantona, Beckham, Ronaldo - Whatever happened to Man United's magnificent number seven 

Whatever happened to the magnificent seven? It is a question that Louis van Gaal will be pondering as he attempts to secure the game-changing...

David Beckham gets a new tattoo to mark wedding anniversary to Victoria 

David Bechkham has marked his anniversary with Victoria in sweet fashion.

Cancer patient who dreamt of meeting David Beckham gets his wish 

Soccer legend David Beckham gave a cancer sufferer the biggest surprise of his life as he paid the fan an unexpected visit following an online appeal.

Van Gaal has ruthless edge - Robson 

Bryan Robson saw a bit of Sir Alex Ferguson in Louis van Gaal when he decided to ruthlessly ditch Robin van Persie, Radamel Falcao and Victor Valdes.

Spice Girls united by strong friendship, says Emma Bunton 

Former Spice Girl Emma Bunton says "strong friendship" keeps her bandmates united, almost two decades after they burst on to the pop scene.

Whenever I leave Ireland, I always wish I could stay - Norton 

Graham Norton has admitted his dream is to retire to his beloved west Cork - but he isn't putting any time frame on a move back from London.

Video: David Beckham takes centre stage on Centre Court as he manages to catch ball 

David Beckam can't go anywhere without getting all the attention and today was no different at Wimbledon - especially when he managed to...

Tv star Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen: I'm glad my wife thought I was gay 

Flamboyant tv host Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has said that the secret to his long and successful marriage is that his wife originally assumed he was gay.

Royal accolade for young leaders 

David Beckham was among the guests as t he Queen hosted a star-studded reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the first ever winners of her Young Leaders programme.

Trading places... like David and Victoria Beckham 

Ian Jermyn is busy keeping 13-month-old son Oscar away from the oven while he puts a homemade pizza under the grill for their lunch. Within a few minutes, Oscar has disappeared into a kitchen...

Jonathan Walters: ‘We know how much this means so it’s up to us to set the early tone’ 

'We just flies in a room, just flies that’s all. Got nowhere to fly, do we?' - Muhammad Ali.

David Beckham spending time at home with children so Victoria can concentrate on design 

David and Victoria Beckham have reportedly agreed that 2015 will be her year.

Gary Lineker: Fifa politics left me feeling so dirty that I needed a good shower 

Gary Lineker has revealed how his only experience of playing Fifa’s political game to try to help England’s 2018 World Cup bid left him “needing...

Mary Kenny: counting the change 

My motto for life is now written on a tattoo on my left arm - "To live is to change" - and one of the ways I've changed in recent years is, I notice, a creeping carefulness with money.

Flirt label frustrating says Reid 

TV presenter Susanna Reid has said that she is frustrated at being labelled a flirt.

Look how she’s grown! Dad David Beckham teaches Harper how to ride a bike 

It doesn’t seem like so long ago that Victoria and David welcomed their much longed for daughter Harper but she’s certainly a tot no more and is...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Who the f--- is David Beckham?' 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s autobiography may be regarded as one of the great sporting memoirs of our time, but his ghostwriter has admitted that none of the quotes came from the footballer...

Comment: Liverpool's Steven Gerrard was Paul Scholes, Roy Keane and David Beckham in one 

Steven Gerrard will wave farewell to Anfield on Saturday. There won't be a dry eye in the house as Liverpool fans pay homage to their captain...

‘Being a mother is the greatest achievement of my life’: Victoria Beckham writes a touching letter about her kids 

Victoria Beckham has written a touching open letter about motherhood, in which she describes being...

Victoria Beckham 'surprised David' with their children at his A-list 40th birthday bash 

Victoria Beckham wanted her kids to be at David Beckham's surprise 40th holiday.

Is being a godparent still important in Ireland today? 

From mythology to celebrity and everything in between, the importance of godparents in our ever-changing society has been a constant one.

Harper tries to make dad David Beckham 'feel pretty' after a 'heavy night' celebrating 40th birthday 

Don't worry Becks - dads everywhere can truly empathise.

Where does this Chelsea team rank in the all-time list of Premier League champions? 

Only five clubs have lifted the Premier League trophy since its inception in 1992 - Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Arsenal, Chelsea and...

Spice Girls join Beckham 40th party 

David Beckham's 40th birthday celebration in Marrakech seems to have turned into a bit of a Spice Girls reunion, according to pictures his wife put on Instagram.

Viva Forever: A Spice Girls reunion (almost) happened at David Beckham's 40th birthday bash 

David's wife Victoria Beckham brought the iconic girl group back together in Morocco - but Mel B was nowhere to be seen.

David Beckham celebrates the big 4 0 by joining Instagram and posting topless selfie 

David Beckham, the soccer ace formerly known as Golden Balls, has finally joined Instagram.

Claudine Keane 'disappointed' to miss David Beckham's 40th bash due to husband Robbie's injury 

Glamorous Claudine Keane and her footballer husband Robbie will not be joining the Beckham's to celebrate David's milestone birthday.

Birthday boy Becks joins Instagram 

Former England footballer David Beckham has marked turning 40 today by joining Instagram.

Morocco party plan for Beckham, 40? 

David Beckham turns 40 this weekend and is expected to mark the moment with a celebrity party in Morocco.

David Beckham jets to Morocco for lavish 40th birthday bash with A-list pals 

David Beckham is en route to Morocco for a no expense spared 40th birthday bash.

This is 40: David Beckham hits the magic number 

David Beckham turns 40 this Saturday, but there is no sign of England's most famous sporting export taking a step back from the limelight any time soon.

Audrey Hepburn remains a style queen 

The late ‘Breakfast At Tiffany’s’ actress Audrey Hepburn has topped a list of the most stylish Britons of all time.

Beckham triumphs over designer wife 

David Beckham has triumphed over his fashion designer wife in a poll of the most stylish Britons of all time.

'Is that you David? You look really old!' - fan tells David Beckham as he hopes for 'simple' 40th birthday 

David Beckham is hoping his 40th birthday celebrations will be "quite simple", but he acknowledged "you never know" what other...

Beckham hopes for 'simple' 40th 

David Beckham is hoping his 40th birthday celebrations will be "quite simple", but he acknowledged "you never know" what other people may have planned.

Raising a waxed eyebrow at Irish barber shop boom 

Male grooming in Ireland has changed. While a quick shave and simple haircut may have been acceptable in the past, these days, it's all about the metrosexual man.

Top global Gay Icons 

As we publish the LIFE Gay Power List, here's a look at some of the most famous gay icons in the world

Video: David Beckham puts son Brooklyn in his place with spectacular videobomb 

Brooklyn Beckham may be on the road to fame and wealth but he is a long, long way behind his famous dad David.

She's growing up fast! David Beckham and daughter Harper (three) enjoy quality time in LA 

David and Harper Beckham might be the cutest father/daughter duo going.

Goldenballs... Blend It Like Beckham 

Tony Parsons wrote in a GQ article a few years ago that, "all men live in the shadow of David Beckham - who looks far fitter, in every sense of the word, in his late 30s than he did in his early 20s."

Golden Balls: Barry Egan Meets David Beckham 

Did Charlie Adam score the greatest ever Premier League goal? 

Was Charlie Adam's sensational strike against Chelsea yesterday the greatest long-range goal of the Premier League era? Here are the other contenders.

Mary Kenny: Which words are wise enough to be my new tattoo? 

A little while ago, I decided that each springtime - until I shuffle off this mortal coil - I would acquire a new tattoo, and April's a fine time to do it. Last year's tattoo was a sweet little shamrock on my...

James Cordon steals the show from David Beckham in hilarious spoof underwear ad 

It’s no mean feat to steal David Beckham’s thunder, but James Corden does so with aplomb in his latest sketch.

David Beckham chaperoned son Brooklyn's first date: 'Victoria made me sit five tables away' 

Who knew David Beckham could be a mood killer?

Charity windfall after Ivy auction 

It was a hangout for Hollywood stars and a watering hole for the wealthy, but now London's most exclusive bar is perhaps the priciest place in town.

10 times Harper Beckham was the toddler you always wanted to be 

Keeping Up With Harper Beckham...

Bale still seeking approval of the Bernabeu 

That great sporting ambassador, David Beckham, was in Madrid yesterday to launch a new line of clothes. The former England captain drew the usual throng of admirers and his flying visit was...

Move over Romeo, Brooklyn is our favourite Beckham of the week as he reveals first fashion campaign 

Brooklyn, the eldest of the Beckham brood, is the spitting image of mother Victoria in new photos for Polish brand Reserved

Louis van Gaal: Manchester United is my last job in football and I will go out at the top 

Louis van Gaal is one of the most acclaimed managers of the modern era, a Champions League winner and deep thinker about the game, a...

Video: Real Madrid youngster Fran Perez does a David Beckham and scores from inside his own half 

Since the signing of Martin Odegaard during the January transfer window there has been more excitement than usual about the potential next...

Video: "Go and shave it off" - David Beckham reveals clash with Alex Ferguson over his hair 

David Beckham has revealed just how strict Alex Ferguson was during his playing days with Manchester United.

David Beckham: 'Fergie made me shave off mohawk in Wembley toilets hours before Charity Shield' 

David Beckham has revealed that Alex Ferguson made him shave his famous mohawk in the Wembley Stadium toilets off just hours before Manchester...

Beckham 'chubby', says daughter 

David Beckham might have to start going to the gym more often after his three-year-old daughter told him he was "chubby".

No Gunners deal for Beckham son 

Arsenal are not expected to offer Brooklyn Beckham a scholarship, Press Association Sport understands.

Brooklyn Beckham set to be released by Arsenal after he fails in bid to land youth contract 

Brooklyn Beckham could face an early Arsenal exit after reports claimed he will not be offered a youth contract with the Premier League club at the...

Revealed: David Beckham's £400-a-week contract playing for Preston 

David Beckham earned £400 a week, with a £50 bonus for being named in the first-team squad, during his month-long loan from Manchester United to Preston North End in 1995.

Brooklyn Beckham earns call up to Arsenal Under-18s 

David Beckham's teenage son is quickly following in the footsteps of his father as he has earned a call up to the Arsenal U-18 team.

Harry Styles 'spoiled' with birthday presents from Victoria's Secret model Nadine Leopold 

Harry Styles was reportedly spoilt by his rumoured new squeeze for his 21st birthday.

David Beckham tops selfie wishlist 

David Beckham and Jennifer Lawrence are the two most desired celebrities to have a selfie with this Valentine's Day, according to a new survey.

David Beckham launches Unicef's 7 fund: 'My life has never been just about the football' 

David Beckham has launched a new global project to help millions of children in danger.

Beckham launches new Unicef project 

David Beckham has launched a new global project to help millions of children in danger.

BAFTAs winners: The Theory of Everything wins Outstanding British Film, Boyhood wins Best Film 

The Stephen Hawking biopic The Theory Of Everything was named Outstanding British film at the Bafta awards tonight.

Beckham to present Bafta award 

David Beckham is getting his hands on a Bafta - but not for long as he is set to present one of the awards at this weekend's ceremony.

David Beckham's Miami dream turning into a nightmare 

David Beckham's dreams of seeing his new Miami team gracing a state-of-the-art stadium in a prestigious downtown location seem further away than ever after local authorities suggested the...

Gary Lineker denies he has been hit with €1.7m tax bill 

Gary Lineker has denied he has been hit with a £1.3m (€1.7m) bill by the UK government after a tabloid newspaper reported that he is the latest star pursued for participation in a tax-avoidance...

Analysis: Darren Fletcher wasn't stylish. He was ungainly and gangly, but also a fantastic player 

Darren Fletcher will leave Manchester United as a bit of a hero, a fans’ favourite, which is something not even the most ardent supporter...

David Beckham: I embarrass my kids 

David Beckham has revealed his kids are embarrassed by him.

David Beckham says that daughter Harper doesn't like him because he's 'chubby' 

David Beckham's three-year-old daughter is upset he's got "chubby".

It's hats off to milliner Philip Treacy as profits soar by over €319,000 at his fashion firm 

Galway milliner Philip Treacy has seen his profits soar by over €319,000 at his fashion company.

Beckham strips to his pants again 

David Beckham has stripped down to his boxers for his new H&M Bodywear range.

David Beckham strips off (again) for new H&M underwear campaign 

David Beckham has extended his role at H&M beyond his Bodywear range with a new collection of his favourite pieces.

Superdry's deal with taxman 

Supergroup, the UK owner of hip clothing brand Superdry, has cut a deal with the Irish Revenue Commissioners over moves to set intellectual property expenditure against its tax bill.

Who makes Robbie Keane's all-time XI? 

Ireland's record goal-scorer Robbie Keane picked his all-time best starting eleven and the selection looks pretty formidable.

VIDEO: Brooklyn Beckham lands his first fashion campaign 

The 15 year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham poses for Polish brand Reserved, following in the modelling footsteps of younger brother Romeo.

Victoria Beckham: Why I don't smile 

Victoria Beckham has joked she feels she has a responsibility to the fashion community not to smile.

Liverpool legend could be too good for MLS as finger of blame points back at Rodgers 

The politics of Steven Gerrard's move to LA Galaxy would excite the imagination of John le Carre.

Even the Beckhams got selfie sticks for Xmas - Brooklyn shares family holiday snaps 

Victoria and David Beckham’s eldest boy Brooklyn has given a glimpse into their post-Christmas getaway.

I couldn't settle in Italy. It was like living in a foreign country - 16 of the dumbest quotes by footballers 

Phil Neville lived up to the not-so-bright Premier League player stereotype last week when he revealed he did not know how to make a cup of...

Paul Scholes: It's a little known fact that I once played for the seven dwarfs! 

At Manchester United there is an old Christmas tradition that the apprentices - as we were known in my teenage years - put on a pantomime show...

Comment: Is the abusive attitude of footballs fans seeping into rugby? 

It seems that the attitude and the way fans treat players, referees, and their opposing supporters is drastically different to what one might think initially when the general etiquette comes to...

Scholes: Brilliant Rooney deserves silverware with England 

I first remember Wayne Rooney from a game at Old Trafford in 2002 when he came on as a late substitute for Everton and, in a brilliant 15-minute performance, skipped past me on a couple of...

The rise and rise of Daddy Cool 

Remember the '80s, when the so-called Athena Man caused a worldwide stir simply for holding a baby and looking a bit hot while doing it?

Brooklyn Beckham 'signs for Arsenal' after impressive trial 

David Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn has reportedly been signed to a short-term deal by Arsenal.

Tomorrow is our 100th FIT day: mission accomplished 

TOMORROW is our 100th FIT day - so for all of you that kept with us throughout the challenge, well done! You will do your final measurements on Wednesday morning and hopefully you will, like...

Comic Relief heading to the USA 

Comic Relief is heading to America to mark its 30th anniversary - with Kim Kardashian and Ellen DeGeneres in talks to take part.

Gary Neville: Defending as I knew it is dying and will never return 

The death of a TV pundit is when he continually says: "In my day it was like this - and it was better." I feel that the Premier League is a far superior place than when I set out in 1992 - but...

Amal Clooney up for style gong 

Amal Clooney has been pitted against Emma Watson and Cara Delevingne for a British Style Award.

Movember Reign: High-profile mo bros growing a 'tache 

Movember comes but once a year, so to highlight the cause, we met some of the high profile mo bros growing a 'tache in the name of charity.

Victoria Beckham named Britain's most successful entrepreneur 

Victoria Beckham's remarkable transition from Spice Girl and footballer's wife to world-famous fashion designer was confirmed last month when she opened her first boutique in Mayfair, London.

Superdads: David Beckham and Robbie Williams unite to protect children from danger 

As shocking statistics are released, UNICEF ambassadors David Beckham and Robbie Williams have united in a new campaign to protect...

Beckham and Williams back Unicef 

David Beckham and Robbie Williams are no strangers to the camera but this time they are posing for a good cause - to highlight a campaign to protect children.

Comment: The only reason Roy Keane is so bitter about Fergie is because Man United enjoyed more success without him 

Roy Keane can come up with all of the excuses he wants to have a pop at his former manager Alex...

He's not ready for this jelly - Beyoncé ‘wants Jay Z to get healthy’ 

Beyoncé Knowles has reportedly asked Jay Z to take better care of his health.

Winkler gets gold Blue Peter badge 

Henry Winkler, known to millions for his years playing The Fonz in 1970s TV hit Happy Days, has been presented with a gold Blue Peter badge.

David Beckham to front Ebola campaign 

David Beckham will be the face of a new Unicef campaign highlighting ways people can prevent the spread of Ebola from claiming more lives.

Beyonce and Jay Z visit The Louvre 

Beyonce and Jay Z took daughter Blue Ivy on a family outing to The Louvre museum in Paris.

Love Hate: Fear and self-loathing on Keane's book campaign trail 

"I was trying to prove something to myself, too. It was like, 'Am I genuinely eccentric? Or am I just wearing a funny hat?' All the big questions come up when you get sober. 'What am I made of?...

Ian Rush: Keane's book is box office, but timing of launch could hurt Ireland's Euro chances 

WHO said the international breaks were boring? Well, not when you've got Roy Keane and his little book of revelations and retaliations.

Week-ipedia: Is the smell of playboy George the Best? 

So, you have just got over the great smell of Brut aftershave. Perhaps you delighted in the fragrance Homme by David Beckham.

Scholes: U-21 international football needs to be taken seriously 

I did not win a single England Under-21s cap.

Keane: Mourinho was a disgrace 

Roy Keane has warned Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho he would be "knocked out" if he tried to shake hands before the final whistle in Sunday league football.

Keane: Mourinho was a disgrace 

Roy Keane has warned Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho he would be "knocked out" if he tried to shake hands before the final whistle in Sunday league football.

Top 10 controversial sports autobiographies 

Roy Keane's latest book isn't the first sports autobiography to cause a stir. Here are 10 others that courted controversy.

Roy Keane on...Non-Irishborn internationals, newspaper columns and that Robbie Savage 'whazzup' message 

Jon Walters wanted to leave Ipswich. We were four or five games into the season. He'd heard that...

Cameo chameleons 

David Beckham, Only Fools and Horses

Roy Keane: Alex Ferguson wanted me to have number 7 jersey ahead of David Beckham 

Roy Keane has claimed in his new book that Alex Ferguson tried to convince him to take over the number 7 shirt at Old Trafford after Eric...

O'Shea 'playing like a clown' in friendly made Reds sign Ronaldo 

Roy Keane claims that Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Manchester United in August 2003 was sealed by John O'Shea "playing like a f*****g clown" against the Sporting Lisbon teenager.

Roy Keane on The Class of '92: Everyone thinks Paul Scholes lives in a council flat 

Roy Keane has had a go at 'The Class of 92' and claimed the role that Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Nicky Butt and the Neville...

Posh kisses Becks at whisky launch 

Victoria and David Beckham put on a public display of affection as they celebrated the former footballer's whisky launch.