' David Beckham retires from football '

Former England captain David Beckham is to retire at the end of the season.

The 38-year-old signed a five-month deal at Paris St-Germain in January and donated all of his salary to charity.
Beckham joined Manchester United as a 14-year-old and made 398 appearances, winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
He moved to Real Madrid in 2003, winning the La Liga title in 2007 before a switch to the United States with LA Galaxy.
The midfielder made his England debut against Moldova in 1996 and captained the side from 2000 to 2006, making his 115th and final England appearance in a 3-0 win over Belarus in 2009.

What your opinions on old 'Golden Balls'

Sadly I think his celebrity status has detracted from what an outstanding footballer he was. You can debate calling the likes of Rooney 'world class' but I don't think you can with Beckham. Nobody could deliver it into the box like he could and to boot he also had a world class free kick and a world class work ethic.

Incredible player. I doubt we'll ever see anyone who can deliver crosses like Beckham.

Great guy as well, would be a great coach for young kids. Need a coach Malky?

Most overrated player ever

He "retired" from football the day he choose the glitz and glamour of LA instead of staying in the top european leagues.

Most overrated player ever

No thats Joe Ledley

Former England captain David Beckham is to retire at the end of the season.
The 38-year-old signed a five-month deal at Paris St-Germain in January and donated all of his salary to charity.
Beckham joined Manchester United as a 14-year-old and made 398 appearances, winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
He moved to Real Madrid in 2003, winning the La Liga title in 2007 before a switch to the United States with LA Galaxy.
The midfielder made his England debut against Moldova in 1996 and captained the side from 2000 to 2006, making his 115th and final England appearance in a 3-0 win over Belarus in 2009.

I thought he retired years ago.

Most overrated player ever

No thats Joe Ledley

Both wrong its Rudy Gestede

AYW

Most overrated player ever

totally agree,like best said "cant tackle,cant head the ball,can only use one foot,other than that he a world class footballer"
i think he hit the nail on the head there

yet he still played for Man U, Real Madrid and AC Millan.....

and over 100 caps for England

Most overrated player ever

No thats Joe Ledley

Most overrated player ever

Easily.

yet he still played for Man U, Real Madrid and AC Millan.....

Sent packing by man utd, signed by Real (won nothing) and Milan (won nothing?) for marketing reasons.

Most overrated player ever

No thats Joe Ledley

No, Polotelli is right. THIS is Joe Ledley: "He 'retired' from football the day he choose the glitz and glamour of Glasgow instead of staying in the top european leagues."

Sorry but you don't play for Milan, Utd and Real just because your a celeb!!!! The boy has a talent on the pitch and a lucrative talent off it.

Shocked that many didn't put him in fergies all time best Utd side.

yet he still played for Man U, Real Madrid and AC Millan.....

Sent packing by man utd, signed by Real (won nothing) and Milan (won nothing?) for marketing reasons.

He won the league with Madrid.

Also, sent packing by Man U for non footballing reasons.

Sorry but you don't play for Milan, Utd and Real just because your a celeb!!!! The boy has a talent on the pitch and a lucrative talent off it.

Shocked that many didn't put him in fergies all time best Utd side.

Agree. For a change.

It shows that his name is bigger than his football talent that this thread is a sticky. In fact why is there a thread at all? He never played for us, against us, in the same league as us, nor is he Welsh. Heider Helguson has said he'll retire but no thread on that. No doubt Beckham will make the news tonight and headlines in tomorrows papers. Maybe I'm jealous of his celebrity, I dont know, but it goes to show that the British media make people celebrities regardless of their talent. I'm not saying he's not a talented player but his celebrity status is far more than his football talent deserves.

It shows that his name is bigger than his football talent that this thread is a sticky. In fact why is there a thread at all? He never played for us, against us, in the same league as us, nor is he Welsh. Heider Helguson has said he'll retire but no thread on that. No doubt Beckham will make the news tonight and headlines in tomorrows papers. Maybe I'm jealous of his celebrity, I dont know, but it goes to show that the British media make people celebrities regardless of their talent. I'm not saying he's not a talented player but his celebrity status is far more than his football talent deserves.

He has acheived far more in the game than Heidur Helguson and this messageboard isnt restricted to Cardiff City, although when Heidur accounced his retirement there was a sticky on it so your point is redundant.

In todays world of non celebrity I would say the complete opposite and say he is one of the few "celebrities" with actual talent.

World class footballer with celebrity status or some slag who gets her tits out on some z list reality tv show.

Hmmmmmm.

yet he still played for Man U, Real Madrid and AC Millan.....

Sent packing by man utd, signed by Real (won nothing) and Milan (won nothing?) for marketing reasons.

i think you will find he won the spanish title with real mardrid so if your going to slag the bloke off at least get your facts right

Overrated player. He couldn't perform in a tournement with England.

Sorry but you don't play for Milan, Utd and Real just because your a celeb!!!! The boy has a talent on the pitch and a lucrative talent off it.

Shocked that many didn't put him in fergies all time best Utd side.

Agree. For a change.

who is this impostor pretending to be polo?

A great footballer on and off the field. Wasn't a cock like some today.

After United and Madrid, I reckon he was only bought for shirt sales more than his ability.