David Beckham

Kids can have great passion and great ability but if you have the facilities for your particular sport that can give you the inspiration to become a sportsman.

David Beckham

My parents were always very strict, and they gave me the right beliefs in how to treat people. It was very strict and all about morals – I try to pass that on to my own children.

David Beckham

No one’s ever really given me any style advice. I wear what I want, and it doesn’t matter what other people think.

David Beckham

On the fragrance side, I think it’s important that it’s not overpowering, a fragrance on a man or a woman. I think it’s important to see the person before you smell them. Less is more.

David Beckham

People just assume, over the years, that soccer players are not too intelligent. As with most assumptions, they’re wrong.

David Beckham

People react to criticism in different ways, and my way is definitely to come out fighting.

David Beckham

The spotlight will always be on me, but it’s something I’m learning to live with as the years go by.

David Beckham

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

David Beckham

Throughout my career I have been pretty successful, I’ve played for some pretty big teams, represented my country quite a few times, and played for managers without sentiment.

David Beckham

To have a successful team, you have to have great players of course – but you have to have good personalities and good people as well.

David Beckham