Beckham: The Making of a Megastar

by Wayne Barton

Overview

Few soccer players in history have commanded as much media attention as David Beckham. From the moment he announced himself to the world with a breathtaking goal from the halfway line against Wimbledon in 1996, he became public property. Over the next two years, as he embarked on a relationship with a Spice Girl and was sent off in a crucial World Cup game for England, he was loved and loathed in equal measure. The restoration of brand Beckham saw him installed as England captain and almost universally loved by the time he blazed a trail across the globe with stops in Madrid, Los Angeles, Milan and Paris. But what about the player behind the celebrity? What about the boy born to play for Manchester United - the midfielder who exemplified the idea that dedication and hard work can pay off? Isn't it time he was celebrated too? Drawing on exclusive interviews with former Beckham team-mates, acclaimed sports writer Wayne Barton explores Beckham's contribution as one of the greatest players of his generation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785316760
Publisher:	Pitch Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	12/01/2020
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.25(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Wayne Barton is an acclaimed author and producer who has traveled the world working with sports stars, musicians and celebrities. In 2018, he produced and wrote the BT Sport film Too Good To Go Down. He was described by former Manchester United owner Martin Edwards as "the pre-eminent writer" on the club. This is his 12th book with a United theme.

Table of Contents

Too Good to be True 7

Fated 18

Education 27

Winning Nothing, then Everything, with Kids 44

A Star is Born 63

Seven 79

Evita 92

Effigy 102

Naughty Boy 127

Practice Makes Perfect 167

Leaving Home Again 187

Galactico 213

Spotlight 225

Reputation 235

Out of the Wilderness 254

Top to Bottom 275

Impression 291

Vogue 301

The Beckham Redemption 327

The Sequel 343

One Last Challenge 350

Reinventing the Wheel 361

Epilogue 374

Acknowledgements 380