David Beckham Quotes

I don't have time for hobbies. At the end of the day, I treat my job as a hobby. It's something I love doing.

I have got this obsessive compulsive disorder where I have to have everything in a straight line, or everything has to be in pairs.

Maths is totally done differently to what I was teached when I was at school.

There's room for boys' and girls' football in the world-that's what I believe.

One thing will not change - we will be going out to win.

I definitely want Brooklyn to be christened, but I don't know into what religion yet.

Alex Ferguson is the best manager I've ever had at this level. Well, he's the only manager I've actually had at this level. But he's the best manager I've ever had.

My work ethic is something that I thought would help the team.

Football's the biggest game in the world. America's the greatest sporting nation there is. To play some part in putting those two things together: why wouldn't I be excited about that?

I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer and someone who is passionate about the game.

With United, we'd all grown up together, we all wanted to win the biggest trophy in football. We did it togther.

My new tattoo is Jesus being carried by three cherubs. Obviously the cherubs are my boys. At some point they are going to need to look after me. That's what they're doing in the picture. It means a lot.

I would like to have Brooklyn christened but I'm not sure which religion yet.

I've got my wife. I've got my four kids. I've got parents, grandparents still, and three really good friends. It's all you need. I'd rather have three really good friends than 20 good friends.

I don't think I have reached a plateau. I have just reached the level where I am today. But I need to go above it.

As soon as a free kick is given and it's anywhere near the box, I get excited. I don't really concentrate what side the keeper is on, because I always think that if I catch it as well as I can, then I can beat him whichever way he goes.

I always wanted to be a hairdresser.

I know that I will always regret it later in life if I had turned down the chance to play at another great club like Real Madrid...

There is always scope for football to be more charitable but a lot happens already. Personally I have always been passionate about charity.

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.

Pelé was a complete player. I didn't see him live obviously, because I wasn't born.

I've always been proud to represent my country, whether it be World Cups, European Championships or just friendly games, I've always been a proud person, I'm very patriotic.

I left United, but my Heart didn't

Being a dad is more important than football.

The buzz is still with me. I get goose bumps.

It's one thing I like about America - they respect the sportsman. They put them up on a pedestal. They don't try to knock them down. And that's a great thing, to be respected by the whole country. It's so patriotic!

I like nice clothes, whether they're dodgy or not.

I'm surprised I still have so much hair after all the things I've done with it.

It is so great that fashion is not a question of price, and it can be more accessible to everyone interested in fashion.

I have always found it an honor that people have wanted to buy my shirt and an honor that fans turn up to watch the team I am playing in. I have always found that a huge honor.

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.

You can be the one - in - a - million. Don’t be discouraged by the odds to Succeed.

I don't think I'm really in a situation to complain, because I consider myself to be privileged to be doing what I do.

The secret of the team's success is easy - unity and hard work.

I have always believed that if you want to achieve anything special in life you have to work, work, and then work some more.

I work out with my trainer or do an hour of pilates at 6 or 7AM. I'm done by the time my household is awake.

I've heard some of Victoria's new album and it's frightening.

Well I'm the Prince and I'm sort of slaying a dragon - which is something I've never done before, obviously.

Every situation has changed me as a person.

I feel I can still do the same job as I did 10 years ago - I've just got a few more wrinkles!

At the end of the day, I'm a footballer who has played at some of the biggest football clubs in the world and played with some of the best players in the world.

I can play in the center, on the right and occasionally on the left side.

I am happier now than I have ever been.

I feel this pang of regret whenever I watch sport; this sense that I will never play a big match again.

I respect all religions, but I'm not a deeply religious person. But I try and live life in the right way, respecting other people. I wasn't brought up in a religious way, but I believe there's something out there that looks after you.

Collectively with my design team we spent time working on the feel, fit and style to ensure the product is not only something I would wear but one which I would be proud to put my name to. I always want to challenge myself and this was such a rewarding experience for me. I'm very happy with the end result and I hope H&M's male customers will be as excited as I am.

In my career there's many things I've won and many things I've achieved. But my greatest achievement is my family. What matters is being a good father and a good husband-just being connected to family as much as possible. Being a dad is more important than football, more important than anything. I adore children. I love the fact our children are part of both of us. It's one of the most amazing things ever.

I'm a strong person, I'm a strong family man, I'm a strong husband and a strong father.