David Beckham to retire
David Beckham said he will retire from professional football at the end of the season. He said: "I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level."
David Beckham said he will retire from professional football at the end of the season. He said: "I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level."
The owner of Paris Saint-Germain said he hopes David Beckham will still have a role to play at the club after his retirement.
PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi said:
I am very sad, I would have loved to see him play one more year in the colours of Paris Saint-Germain.
I want to wish him, personally but also in the name of the club, the best for his future projects.
It was an immense honour convincing him to join Paris Saint-Germain last January, watching him bring his exceptional talent to the team and to know that the last jersey he will wear will be ours.
We are discussing the possibilities to keep working together at Paris Saint-Germain.
With professional football now behind him and money not an issue, what could David Beckham turn his hand to now?
Former England captain David Beckham announced today that he will retire from football at the end of the season.
A look back at the career, on and off the field, of the world's most recognisable footballer.