An emotional David Beckham says he didn’t ‘sleep’ or ‘eat’ after being blamed for England’s exit to the 1998 World Cup, as he retells the story in a new Netflix documentary.
The football star, now 48, was sent off against Argentina after kicking the back of Diego Simeone’s leg and lunging at the Argentina captain after pushing him to the ground.
A new Netflix documentary will be released next month that tells the inside story of David Beckham’s career.
Sensational clips from the program feature his wife Victoria, legendary Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, his parents and his former club and England teammates Gary Neville and Rio Ferdinand.
And the documentary seems to go into unprecedented depth as it covers the tensions and pressures that dogged Beckham and his family throughout their professional careers.
Speaking about the 1998 World Cup exit, he says: ‘I don’t think I’ve ever talked about it just because I can’t do it.
Netflix’s new release, titled ‘BECKHAM’, will be a four-part series and will be released on their platform on October 4
The documentary appears to go into unprecedented depth as it covers the tensions and pressures that dogged Beckham and his family throughout their professional careers.
The football star, now 48, was sent off against Argentina after kicking the back of Diego Simeone’s leg and lunging at the Argentina captain after pushing him to the ground.
‘I wasn’t eating. I didn’t sleep. It has taken a toll on me that I never even knew.”
The streaming giants’ new release, titled ‘BECKHAM’, will be a four-part series and will be released on their platform on October 4.
The documentary promises the former England international’s rise from ‘humble working-class beginnings’ to his glamorous days at Manchester United, Real Madrid and beyond.
Further clips show heartwarming home videos of their children and wedding day, alongside resurfaced interviews with the star in his prime.
From the trailer alone, it seems like a lot of it will be focused on his relationships, both off and on the field.
Following England’s eighth leg defeat, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid winger had to watch as England lost the match on penalties.
The footballer was continuously booed and jeered by fans of opposition clubs for most of the following 1998/99 season, with a burning effigy of him and death threats being among the worst reactions to his red card.
Beckham also addresses the infamous dressing room incident between himself and Sir Alex Ferguson, which saw the United coach allegedly kick a boot at the England star.
He appears to admit that he “went to his manager” after the incident, discussing the controversy with an interviewer.
The documentary promises the former England international’s rise from ‘humble working-class beginnings’ to his glamorous days at Manchester United, Real Madrid and beyond.
Beckham also addresses the infamous dressing room incident between himself and Sir Alex Ferguson, which saw the United coach allegedly kick a boot at the England star.
The show also explores Beckham’s relationship with his wife Victoria, following their family life throughout his career
He now has three children with the former Spice Girl: Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 18, and Harper, 12
Netflix promises that “the series will take you on that rollercoaster ride and build a surprising, personal and definitive story of one of the most recognizable and researched athletes of all time.”
This includes Beckham’s relationship with his wife Victoria, as they follow their family life throughout his career.
He now has three children with the former Spice Girl: Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 18, and Harper, 12.
Speaking about the beginning of their relationship, she revealed that they were initially advised to keep it a ‘secret’ – and even met in car parks to avoid public scrutiny.
She says, “My manager kept saying, ‘Try to keep it a secret.’
‘So we met in car parks – and that’s not as shady as it sounds!’
Complementing her comment, David jokes: “Stylish!”
And she says she is in the middle of the ‘circus’ – with shocking footage of one of their children crying as fans pound on their cars as they drive past.
In the clip, David – who is driving while Victoria sits in the back – says: ‘It’s all right Buster. They can’t get in the car.’
Looking back on the period, Victoria says: ‘Isn’t it entertaining when the circus comes to town? Unless you’re involved.’
Since retiring from the sport, ‘Becks’ has taken on a number of ambitions, including his role as owner at MLS side Inter Miami.
Earlier this summer, the club secured one of the most sensational transfers in football history when Beckham convinced Lionel Messi to join the club.
