I think I've lost a lot of my gay fans to Gavin Henson. It's a shame because I really love them.

Our performance during this World Cup has not been enough to progress further and both myself and all the players regret that and are hurt more than people realise.

Interviewer: Would it be fair to describe you as a volatile player? Beckham: Well, I can play in the centre, on the right and occasionally on the left side.

To play with Zinedine Zidane was the biggest honour I have had in my career...

I hope I become a better player day after day. This is one of my goals. I want to improve in every situation, but when you are playing along with top figures, it is a quality bonus and a bigger effort. Besides, the Spanish Liga also gives you the chance to progress and improve.

As soon as I hit the ball, I know if it's in.

I'm not silly enough to think I'm going to change the whole culture ... but I do have a belief that soccer can go to a different level.