David Beckham's early football journey, illustrated in a 2023 Netflix documentary, reveals the interplay of parental ambition and personal aspiration. Beckham, initially overlooked due to his small stature, was pushed by his father, Ted, who employed extreme measures like raw eggs and Guinness to help him gain weight. While David's football career flourished, peaking with his achievements at Manchester United, his family life suffered. Ted and Sandra Beckham's split in 2002 highlighted the emotional toll of their journey, as Ted reflected on the stress and attention associated with their son's fame.
Playing for the Red Devils was the dream, and by the time Beckham won the under-15 player of the year award at the Brimsdown Rovers, he'd already signed schoolboy forms with Manchester United.
All the hype, all the stress, all the attention - it wasn't a world we were used to and it was very tough. We just drifted apart.
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