Paris Saint-Germain's midfielder, David Beckham, on Thursday
announced that he will retire from professional football at the end of
the season. The 38-year-old Beckham, who recently won a league title
in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, has become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United.
Beckham says "I'm 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."
Beckham also played for Real Madrid and the Los Angeles Galaxy, winning titles with both those clubs as well as with United.
On the international stage, the England international have won 115 caps for England and is married to former Spice Girl and fashion designer, Victoria; He is estimated to be the country's wealthiest sportsman.
"If you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my boyhood club Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country over one hundred times and lined up for some of the biggest clubs in the world, I would have told you it was a fantasy," said Beckham in a statement.
"I'm fortunate to have realized those dreams."
Despite the glittering career with some of the world's top clubs, Beckham singled out captaining his country as one of his "proudest achievements."
"I knew every time I wore the Three Lions shirt, I was not only following in a long line of great players, I was also representing every fan that cared passionately about their country.
"I'm honoured to represent England both on and off the pitch. I want to thank all my team-mates, the great managers that I had the pleasure of learning from.
"I also want to thank the fans who have all supported me and given me the strength to succeed.''
Though having the chance to join PSG in January 2012, Beckham opted to stay in the U.S., ending his American mission with his second MLS Cup title before announcing that he would not fulfill the second year of his contract extension.
PSG's last two games are against Brest at the Parc des Princes in the French capital on Saturday and at Lorient next Sunday.
Beckham says "I'm 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."
Beckham also played for Real Madrid and the Los Angeles Galaxy, winning titles with both those clubs as well as with United.
On the international stage, the England international have won 115 caps for England and is married to former Spice Girl and fashion designer, Victoria; He is estimated to be the country's wealthiest sportsman.
"If you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my boyhood club Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country over one hundred times and lined up for some of the biggest clubs in the world, I would have told you it was a fantasy," said Beckham in a statement.
"I'm fortunate to have realized those dreams."
Despite the glittering career with some of the world's top clubs, Beckham singled out captaining his country as one of his "proudest achievements."
"I knew every time I wore the Three Lions shirt, I was not only following in a long line of great players, I was also representing every fan that cared passionately about their country.
"I'm honoured to represent England both on and off the pitch. I want to thank all my team-mates, the great managers that I had the pleasure of learning from.
"I also want to thank the fans who have all supported me and given me the strength to succeed.''
Though having the chance to join PSG in January 2012, Beckham opted to stay in the U.S., ending his American mission with his second MLS Cup title before announcing that he would not fulfill the second year of his contract extension.
PSG's last two games are against Brest at the Parc des Princes in the French capital on Saturday and at Lorient next Sunday.
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