admin, captaining England, collecting 115 caps, and celebrated as a champion in four different countries — the only British footballer in history to do so.
Despite the offer of an extended one-year deal at Paris Saint-German, the 38-year-old has played his last game, bowing out on a high after helping Carlo Ancelotti’s side win the French title for the first time in 19 years.
Confirming the blockbuster announcement, Beckham said: ‘‘I’m thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level.
‘‘If you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my boyhood club Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country over one hundred times and lined up for some of the biggest clubs in the world, I would have told you it was a fantasy. I’m fortunate to have realised those dreams.’’
On the international stage, centurion Beckham holds the England record for making 115 appearances as an outfield player for the national team
‘To this day, one of my proudest achievements is captaining my country,’’ Beckham added.
‘‘I knew every time I wore the Three Lions shirt, I was not only following in a long line of great players, I was also representing every fan that cared passionately about their country.
‘‘I’m honored to represent England both on and off the pitch . . . I want to thank all my team-mates, the great managers that I had the pleasure of learning from,” said Beckham. — Mailonline.
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