Despite Bitter Rivalry, Chelsea Legend Lauds David Beckham’s Freekick Skills After Netflix Release

David Beckham is currently busy promoting his Netflix documentary ‘Beckham’. It has received great reviews Beckham for speaking openly about playing career with clubs and country. It has also earned praise from the former soccer players of his rival clubs and other sports athletes. One of Chelsea’s legendary defenders is the latest one to praise his documentary and free-kick skills.

The former England star also has been successful in making an impact off the pitch. He became the most marketable player in the soccer world at that time. Manchester United’s legendary manager Alex Ferguson also mentioned that Beckham was the best striker in dead-ball situations he had ever seen in his managerial career. He became the favorite player of the young generation. The ex-Chelsea defender’s comment is also a testament to his legacy.

Chelsea legend praises the free-kick skills of David Beckham

David Beckham played for the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid, MLS side Los Angeles LA Galaxy, and AC Milan. But he is most known for his free-kicks. Beckham has the most goals (18) from free-kicks in Premier League history. Rival players have often called him a magician from free kicks. Recently, in an exclusive interview with Gambling Zone, former Chelsea player Marcel Dessaily praised David Beckham’s free-kick skills amid Beckham’s documentary release on Netflix, “David Beckham was one of the good ones as far as set-pieces go.”

The Chelsea legend also compared the free-kick skills of Beckham and Juninho. He added, “Beckham initiated the usage of set-pieces in his generation, but we also had Juninho, who was also spectacular. But Beckham was consistent in his delivery. It was perfect all the time! Either he’d score a goal directly, or he’d get an assist. Beckham was so smart to adapt himself on the tactical side. That, plus his ability on set-pieces, made him an excellent player. His marriage helped him make a name for himself in the football world, too!”

David Beckham scored iconic free-kicks against various clubs from the world. He has also received lots of praise from rival teams like Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham, and others. However, the free kick that stands out from all is the iconic free kick goal by Beckham for England against Greece.

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The free kick goal of Beckham against Greece remains one of the best moments for England soccer fans

David Beckham started his Manchester United career with a goal from the halfway line against Wimbledon in 1996. This was the start of his illustrious soccer career. But, the England soccer fans still remember him for scoring the iconic free kick against Greece. Beckham scored a brilliant free-kick against Greece to seal a 2-2 draw to qualify for the World Cup in 2001. The free-kick also made the England fans forgive him for his red card against Argentina three years ago in the 1998 World Cup.

English media had also treated Beckham as a villain and also called him a disgrace to this country. The former soccer player also silenced a certain section of the media with this iconic free-kick. Manchester United also benefited from his free-kicks in important situations. His goal against the likes of Barcelona is still appreciated. The free-kick goal he helped United score against Real Madrid also impressed Zidane. The former Real Madrid player letter exchanged jerseys and invited him to play for Real Madrid.

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David Beckham now enjoying his role as the owner of MLS side Inter Miami. However, his iconic free-kicks will be cherished forever by Manchester United and England fans. Do you think the Beckham free-kick against Greece is the most iconic free-kick till now? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.