Top Ten Most Memorable Moments Of David Beckham’s Career

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Penalty against Argentina

A fine moment in Beckham’s career as he finds redemption for his red card four years earlier, driving home a penalty and winning goal in England’s 1-0 win over Argentina in the 2002 World Cup group stages. This goal also meant that their rivals were condemned to a shock early exit from the competition. The England captain generally impresses during the tournament, though his side are eliminated in a close game at the quarter-final stage, losing 2-1 to eventual winners Brazil.

Fall-out with Ferguson

Beckham’s long stay at Old Trafford looked under threat following a high-profile falling out with United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. The England captain bore the brunt of Fergie’s aggression after a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal in the FA Cup, with the United boss allegedly kicking a boot at Beckham and leaving him with a cut above his left eye. Beckham later played down the incident, saying it was an accident. Ferguson refused to comment, but it was clear that their relationship was turning sour.

The midfielder spent much of the rest of the season on the bench for United, and speculation grew that he would leave the club in the summer. He eventually made a £25million move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, becoming the latest in the line of the club’s ‘Galactico’ signings alongside the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo, ending a ten-year association with Manchester United.

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