David Beckham In His Own Words

England captain, international celebrity, style leader, family man, David Beckham is without doubt one of the most popular and recognisable figures in the world. 

In a new and revised edition of his international no.1 bestselling autobiography, David Beckham: My Side (published by CollinsWillow, £7.99), David talks about his year in Madrid and reveals that, despite the intense media scrutiny both on and off the pitch, he fully retains his passion for the game and that he and his wife Victoria’s love and trust for each other has never been in doubt, coming through it ‘stronger than ever.’ 

Also in the new chapters to My Side David talks about his first days at Real Madrid playing alongside such greats of the game as Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, Raul and Roberto Carlos.  He recalls the joy he felt at scoring in his first game at the Bernabau Stadium and says that the first few months were ‘as enjoyable and as satisfying as any I can remember in my career.’  

David gives his views on the row over Rio Ferdinand who was banned from the England team over his failure to turn-up for a drugs test.  He talks about the joy of qualifying for Euro 2004 after a draw against Turkey, and provides a captain’s view of England’s performance in the tournament finals including the emergence of Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard on the international stage and the heartbreak of once again being knocked out on penalties in a major championships.

Also in David Beckham: My Side David looks to the future, qualifying for the next World Cup in 2006, a new season with Real Madrid, the launch of the David Beckham Soccer Schools in London and Los Angeles – and of course, there’s a new addition to the family on the way too.

David Beckham: My Side is the story of David’s extraordinary life to date told in his own words, from his childhood, family and personal life, to his career with Manchester United, Real Madrid and England.  It gives a vivid and at times amazingly honest insight into the man who grew from a shy youngster from East London into one of the most famous and respected men in the world.

Also available on CD and Audio read by Tom Watt and featuring an exclusive  introduction read by David Beckham.