Curiosities

David Beckham is a star. On-field and off.

He is probably the most mediatised soccer player ever. His marketing skills and product publicity value has earned him millions.

But behind the glitz and razzle dazzle, he is a great soccer professional who trains hard and plays hard.

His work rate during a game is enormous and his ability to slot long passes out of defense to forward positions - with pin-point accuracy - is astounding.

His famous 'banana bend' free kicks have often produced match-winning goals - and inspired a full-length feature film -'Bend it Like Beckham.'

Currently the England National Soccer Team Captain (2003) - and only 28 years old - Beckham is only now reaching his full soccer playing potential.