David Beckham: My Side

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by David Beckham (with Tom Watt)

United first team 57

  David’s move to Real Madrid 395

  David’s pageboy outfit 79

  David’s rift with Ferguson 352

  David’s size 68

  David’s wedding 181–188

  David’s Wimbledon goal 89

  divorce 336–339, 351–352

  European Cup Final 1999 175–176

  FA Cup 1996 83, 85–87

  family life 18

  holiday in Malta 52

  holidays in Southend 106

  Kirsty Howard 250–253

  Manchester United selling David 390

  Manchester United supporter 12, 21–23

  playing for Kingfisher 7–8

  Ridgeway Rovers 13–17

  role as parent 336

  schoolboy internationals 115

  sending-off incident 133, 135, 144, 146

  support for David 35–36, 40–41, 46, 54, 434

  tattoos 318

  Victoria’s pregnancy 136

  views on talking during matches 51

  World Cup 2002 297, 312

  World Cup 2002 qualifiers 258

  Beckham, Victoria (wife)

  Alderley Edge flat 161–162

  Atocha bombing 460

  birth of Brooklyn 151, 155–160

  birth of Romeo 315–318

  breastfeeding 161

  Brooklyn as young baby 161–162

  Brooklyn’s illness 198–199, 201

  celebrity status 319–323, 329–330, 440–442

  charity work 350

  choosing school for Brooklyn 442–443

  Christmas 2003 447–448

  criticised by media 335

  David appointed England captain 224–225

  David as scapegoat for England

  performance 490

  David Beckham Soccer Schools 491–492

  David contemplating retirement 354

  David dropped by Hoddle 125–127

  David left on subs bench by

  Ferguson 380–381

  David meeting parents 107–108

  David signing for Real Madrid 396–397, 405–411

  David’s disappointment after World

  Cup 2002 341

  David’s foot injury 263–264

  David’s game against Real Madrid 2003 385–386

  David’s homesickness 439

  David’s introduction to Real Madrid fans 414–415

  David’s proposal 111–112

  David’s rift with Ferguson 349–352, 380–381

  David’s TV system 76

  David’s views on 332

  death threats 321

  declaration of love to David 109

  divorce of David’s parents 339

  dog Carlos 431

  Dubai training camp 277–279

  Euro 2000 213–214

  Euro 2004 473–474, 490–491

  European Cup Final 1999 170–171, 175

  FA Cup 1999 169–170

  family life 319, 323, 328, 330

  Far East tour 2003 397–400

  Ferguson flying boot incident 360–361

  first date with David 96–101

  friendship with Elton John 325

  giving confidence to David 6, 289–290, 292, 326, 348

  honeymoon 188–189

  house in Madrid 1

  house-hunting in Spain 404–405, 411–412

  interior design skills 178–179

  kidnap threats 192–194, 321–322, 342–344

  Kirsty Howard 252

  love of family 4

  marriage to David 152, 179–188

  media coverage 144

  media pressure in Spain 442–444

  meeting David 93–96, 102

  meeting Madonna 139

  meeting Michael Jordan 323–324

  move to Madrid 330, 393, 395–396, 403–404, 412, 442, 444–445, 459

  NSPCC charity event 270–274

  popularity in Japan 333

  pregnancy 133, 135–136, 138–141, 289, 300, 312, 316

  press allegations against David 470–472

  professionalism 139

  promotional activities 332–333

  publicity over relationship with David 110–111

  rental house in Spain 442

  Sawbridgeworth house 177–179

  second date with David 104–105

  secrecy of relationship with David 108–110

  sending-off incident 132–133

  Spice Girls video incident 91–93

  strength of marriage 470–472

  telephone relationship with David 103–104, 109, 327–329

  touring with Spice Girls 136–140, 143–144, 149, 328, 331

  Versace clothes 168–169

  wedding dress 181

  World Cup 2002 289–290, 292, 296, 300, 311–312

  World Cup 2002 qualifiers 258

  Benjamin, Trevor 346

  Berg, Henning 205

  Bergkamp, Dennis 163–164

  Best, George 23, 54

  Bilton, Stuart 98–99

  Blomqvist, Jesper 147

  Bosnich, Mark 67

  Brissett, Jason 14

  Brown, Connie 37–38

  Brown, Joe 37–38

  Brown, John 11

  Brown, Mel (Mel B) 183, 318

  Brown, Wes 63

  Bruce, Steve

  FA Cup 1996 83, 84, 86

  Manchester United scouting

  Beckham 30

  support for younger players 70

  United supporters’ club 52

  Bullock, John 18–19

  Bunton, Emma 183, 185

  Burley, Craig 83

  Butt, Nicky

  becoming first-team player 59

  Brighton League Cup trip 56

  coached by Kidd 102

  dropped from World Cup 1998

  squad 122

  England team spirit 231

  European Cup Final 1999 171

  FA Cup 1996 87

  FA Youth Cup 1992 55

  loyalty to Manchester United 247

  Milk Cup competition 46

  professionalism 207

  training with Manchester United

  youth team 44–45

  World Cup 1998 114

  World Cup 2002 291, 293, 295

  youngest Manchester United team 66, 69

  Byrne, Jennie 441, 446, 460

  Byrne, Terry

  Atocha bombing 460

  Beckham’s foot injury 265

  Beckham’s sending-off incident 132, 135

  becoming Beckham’s personal

  manager 445–446

  newspaper incident 441

  support for Beckham 129

  World Cup 2002 286, 297

  Caine, Michael 325

  Camacho, José Antonio 2, 435, 458, 492

  Cambiasso, Esteban 422

  Campbell, Sol

  2002–2003 season 376

  Euro 2004 485

  Euro 2004 qualifiers 469

  FA National School 116

  training at Spurs 22

  World Cup 1998 129, 132

  World Cup 2002 284–285, 290, 294, 296

  Cantona, Eric

  1995–1996 season 80–81, 85–86

  1996–1997 season 88

  Beckham’s first senior goal for Manchester United 58

  Beckham’s idol 80–81

  Beckham’s Wimbledon goal 88

  closeness to Ferguson 243

  crowd kicking incident 74–75

  FA Cup 1996 85–86

  footballing skills 73

  leadership skills 73–74

  number 7 shirt 246

  personal aura 71–73

  Rolex watch incident 72–73

  sendings off 74–75

  Carlos, Roberto

  Beckham joining Real Madrid 421

  Champions League 2000 206

  Champions League 2003 374, 382, 384

  Champions League 2004 452

  comments on Beckham’s looks 412r />
  Copa Del Rey 2004 453

  English speaking 424

  galacticos 432

  La Liga 2002–2003 400

  La Liga 2003–2004 430

  laid-back personality 424

  Pepsi advert 371

  Real Madrid home dressing room 407

  Super Cup 2004 427

  World Cup 2002 304, 305–306

  Casillas, Iker 371, 383

  Casper, Chris 50–54

  Casper, Frank 51

  Cavallero, Pablo 291, 294

  Cesar 422

  Champions League

  2000 205–206

  2002 261–262, 266

  2003 362, 368–376, 381–385

  2004 429–430, 451–452, 454–455

  Charlton, Bobby 23, 413

  Soccer School 26–28

  Chisholm, Melanie (Mel C) 93–95, 100, 183

  Cody, Eve 41

  Cody, Johnny 41

  Cole, Andy

  1998–1999 season 152, 166, 168

  Champions League 1999 166

  FA Cup 1996 82

  match against Spurs 2001 245

  Cole, Ashley

  Beckham’s rift with Ferguson 359

  Euro 2004 476, 485, 489

  Euro 2004 qualifiers 469

  visit to Buckingham Palace 349

  World Cup 2002 290, 306

  World Cup 2002 qualifiers 257

  Collina, Pierluigi 237, 292–293, 467–468

  Cork, Bishop of 184

  Corral, Doctor 404–405

  Costa, Rui 212, 486, 489

  Costinha, Francisco 483

  Cox, Arthur 222

  Crane, Doctor 274, 279

  Crozier, Adam 222

  Cruise, Tom 107

  Cruyff, Jordi 88

  Curran, Jimmy 45

  Davies, Norman 44–45

  Day, Chris 14

  Dean, Craig 42

  Deco 488

  del Valle, José Luis 409

  del Bosque, Vicente 384, 406, 435

  di Livio, Angelo 119

  di Stefano, Alfredo 3, 413–415

  Dichio, Daniele 29

  Dicks, Julian 51, 68

  Duscher, Aldo 262, 264, 282, 436, 484

  Dyer, Kieron 285, 368

  Edu 359

  Edwards, Martin 95, 188–189

  England

  Argentina match 1998 130–133

  Argentina match 2002 290–298

  Beckham appointed captain 223–226

  Beckham’s first cap 118

  Beckham’s views on fans 237

  Brazil match 2002 303–311

  crowd trouble 366–367

  Dubai training camp 274, 277–279

  Eriksson appointed manager 223, 227–228

  Eriksson’s record as manager 486

  Euro 2000 212–220

  Euro 2000 qualifiers 191–194

  Euro 2004 473–489

  Euro 2004 qualifiers 357, 365–368, 467–469

  fans 216–217, 237, 475, 487

  Ferdinand drug-test incident 463–467

  Germany match 2001 232–238

  Hoddle’s resignation as manager 190

  Japanese fans 283–284, 298

  Keegan appointed manager 185

  Keegan’s resignation as manager 221–223, 238–239

  McDonald’s food 287

  penalty shoot-outs 487–489

  recognition of fans by team 285–286

  scapegoats 209–211, 309, 482, 490

  studying opponents 287–288

  team spirit 231–232, 464–467, 469–470

  Turkish scuffle 468

  visit to Buckingham Palace 347, 348–349

  World Cup 1998 127–136

  World Cup 1998 qualifiers 118–120

  World Cup 2002 280–313

  World Cup 2002 qualifiers 220–221, 229–238, 248–259

  young squad 230–231

  Eriksson, Sven-Goran

  appointment as England manager 223, 227–228

  arrangements for friendly matches 354, 357

  Beckham’s foot injury 264, 279–282

  Beckham’s views on 239, 286–287

  club versus country debate 357–358

  criticised by media 357–358

  Dubai training camp 274, 277–279

  England team spirit 231–232

  England/Germany match 2001 234, 236, 238

  Euro 2004 474, 487

  Euro 2004 qualifiers 367–368

  Ferdinand drug-test incident 463–465

  meeting Beckham 227–228

  passion for football 307

  rumoured as Ferguson’s

  replacement 246

  selection of World Cup 2002 squad 270

  success as England manager 486

  training technique 228–229

  views on music in dressing room 259

  World Cup 2002 280–311

  World Cup 2002 qualifiers 230–238, 248–259

  Euro 2000 212–220

  qualifiers 191–194

  Euro 2004 473–489

  qualifiers 365–368

  European Cup Final 1999 170–174

  Every, Colin (brother-in-law) 17

  Every, Freddie 17

  Every, Georgina 17

  Every, Lynne (sister) 7, 13, 76, 315, 448

  David’s marriage to Victoria 182

  divorce of parents 336, 338

  holidays in Southend 106

  support for David 17

  FA Cup

  199083

  1996 82–86

  1999 154, 162–165, 169

  2000 194–195

  2002 261

  2003 352, 358–359

  Ferdinand, Les 167

  Ferdinand, Rio

  ambassadorial role 298

  drug-test incident 463–467

  Euro 2004 qualifiers 368

  World Cup 2002 290, 294, 296–297, 301, 306

  World Cup 2002 qualifiers 256

  Ferguson, Alex

  1995–1996 season 66–87

  1996–1997 season 87–88

  1998–1999 season 147–173

  1999–2000 season 189–190, 194–207

  ambitions in Europe 101

  attempt to kidnap Beckhams 343

  attitude towards FA Cup 154

  Beckham dropped by Hoddle 128

  Beckham missing training 199–202

  Beckham on subs bench 376–381

  Beckham selected for England

  squad 118

  Beckham sending-off incident 143

  Beckham signing for Manchester

  United 409

  Beckham’s first team debut 56–57

  Beckham’s honeymoon 189

  Beckham’s League debut 63–64

  Beckham’s Sawbridgeworth house 177–178

  Beckham’s views on 242–247, 346

  Beckham’s Wimbledon goal 88

  birth of Brooklyn 159

  Cantona kicking incident 75

  Champions League 2003 374

  change of mind over retiring 260–261

  coaching Beckham 49, 116

  criticism of Beckham 67

  criticisms of Kidd 102

  determined spirit 206

  dislike of Stephens 267–268

  distrust of Beckham 203–204

  European Cup Final 1999 170–173

  FA Cup 1996 84–86

  FA Cup 1999 169

  faith in young players 63–64

  flying boot incident 359–362

  focused attitude 87

  influence on Beckham’s career 47

  loaning Beckham to Preston North

  End 59–62

  love of racing 241

  loyalty to Manchester United 246–247

  loyalty to players 143

  management style 239

  passionate nature 11, 307

  regard for Cantona 72, 73

  regard for Manchester United youth team 55

  retirement plans 241–242, 247r />
  rift with Beckham 199–202, 277, 348–356, 358–363, 376–381, 386–390, 394

  scouting Beckham 26, 30

  selecting young team 66–67

  selling star players 65–66

  signing Beckham 32–35

  signings for 1998–1999 season 147

  support for Beckham 203

  support for players 215

  temper 243, 356, 359–360, 375

  views on Beckham’s England

  captaincy 245

  views on England World Cup 2002

  qualifiers 259–260

  World Club Championships 2000 196

  Fidgeon, Malcolm

  Beckham playing for Brimsdown 39

  Beckham signed by Manchester

  United 33

  Beckham training with Manchester

  United 39

  scouting Beckham 25–26

  Malcolm, support for Beckham 30

  Figo, Luis

  bought by Real Madrid 410, 421

  Champions League 2003 371, 373, 382

  Champions League 2004 454

  English speaking 424

  Euro 2000 212

  Euro 2004 483, 489

  galacticos 432

  La Liga 2002–2003 400

  La Liga 2003–2004 430, 451

  Real Madrid home dressing room 407

  welcoming Beckham to Real Madrid 420–421

  Fisher, Danny 68

  Ford, Tom 324

  Fowler, Robbie 255

  Francis House Children’s Hospice 251

  Fuller, Simon

  concern about Spice Girls’

  boyfriends 98

  secrecy of David’s relationship with Victoria 108

  Victoria meeting Beckham 93–94

  Furnish, David 186, 325, 333

  Galetti, Luciano 453

  Gardner, Dave

  Beckham’s game against Real

  Madrid 2003 386

  Beckham’s love of celebrities 324–325

  Beckham’s wedding 184

  England/Germany match 2001 233

  friendship with Beckham 52

  Manchester United selling Beckham 391

  meeting Beckham 49

  Michael Jordan incident 323–324

  restaurant incident 147

  World Cup 2002 296

  Gascoigne, Paul

  dropped from England World Cup

  squad 120–122

  senior member of England squad 117

  World Cup 1998 qualifiers 118–120

  Gattuso, Gennaro 227

  Gerrard, Steven

  England team spirit 232

  England/Germany match 2001 235–236

  Euro 2004 478–479, 482

  Euro 2004 qualifiers 467

  injury 295

  World Cup 2002 qualifiers 257

  Giggs, Ryan

  1995–1996 season 81

  2002–2003 season 376

  Beckham’s security concerns 321

  buying house 76

  European Cup Final 1999 172

  FA Cup 1999 164–165, 166, 475

  FA Youth Cup 1992 55

  Ferguson flying boot incident 360

  legend at Manchester United 76–77

  loyalty to Manchester United 247

  professionalism 207

  Rolex watch incident 72

  scapegoat for Manchester United’s

  performance 210

  selling car to Beckham 78

 

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