Throughout his extraordinary life, David Beckham has crossed paths with a multitude of individuals. Each has left a unique mark on his remarkable journey. Among the many who have influenced and inspired him, one name stands resolutely at the forefront – the legendary coach, Sir Alex Ferguson. In a touching retrospective, David Beckham recently embarked on a heartfelt journey back in time, spanning an astonishing 36 years, to reminisce about a pivotal moment shared with Sir Alex Ferguson, his former mentor and coach at Manchester United.
Over the years, both of them garnered deep mutual respect and also etched their names into the annals of soccer history as a dynamic duo.
David Beckham recalls a rare 36-year-old moment with Sir Alex Ferguson
From the electrifying highs of winning multiple championships to the somber moments of disappointment and recovery, David Beckham and Sir Alex’s journey together has been nothing short of extraordinary. Interestingly, both crossed paths with each other way back when David Beckham took his baby footsteps into becoming a professional soccer player.
Recently, David Beckham posted a very old picture alongside Sir Alex on his Instagram. The picture shows that the former England international is just 12 years old. Along with this, he also wrote a caption saying, “The Boss… one of the most important people in my life from the day I first met him aged 12…#BECKHAM streaming 4th October on @netflix @manchesterunited.”
Notably, in the second slide, he shared a small glimpse of his upcoming documentary, ‘BECKHAM’, which is going to be released on Netflix. In the clip, he briefly discussed how it felt when he first met the Scottish manager. Additionally, he met Sir Alex when he signed a contract for Manchester United youth, after leaving Tottenham Hotspur’s youth team.
Rest is history, as he won 6 PL titles, a Champions League, four Community Shields, and two FA Cups. He also won the UEFA Best Player award and bagged 85 goals and 120 assists in 394 appearances for Manchester United.
Indeed, this picture was quite an unseen moment of Beckham and Sir Alex. Fans can dive deeper into David Beckham’s immaculate equation with Sir Alex after the documentary releases. Let’s dive deeper to know more about it.
All about David Beckham’s upcoming Netflix documentary
The forthcoming BECKHAM documentary is a captivating four-part series directed by the acclaimed Fisher Stevens and produced by John Battsek. It promises fans an unprecedented glimpse into the real David Beckham. The documentary features exclusive interviews with individuals who have played pivotal roles in Beckham’s life and career.
These include his parents and his wife, Victoria, as well as former Manchester United teammates such as Gary Neville, Eric Cantona, Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes, and Roy Keane. Additionally, the documentary includes interviews with footballing luminaries like Diego Simeone, Carlos Queiroz, and Real Madrid stars such as Luis Figo, Míchel Salgado, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldo Nazario, Fabio Capello, and President Florentino Pérez. Remarkably, fans will have the opportunity to truly understand the person behind the famous name on October 4.
