“I’ll F***ing Find You” – 17 Years After Training With David Beckham, 35YO Premier League Legend Recalls Memories of Inter Miami Owner in ‘Awe’

Inter Miami owner and former England icon David Beckham has made a name for himself through his excellent career. The Englishman is regarded as one of the best players of his time, with multiple stars backing the claim. In a recent interview, David Beckham’s former teammate lauded the player’s contributions. The Premier League legend said he was in awe when he met Beckham for the first time.

David Beckham over the years has become one of the most renowned soccer stars on the planet. The Englishman has played for the name for himself playing for some of the best clubs in the world. While it is expected to have fans in awe of the ex-English superstar, it seems like he has the same effect on other players.

Micah Richards lavishes praise on David Beckham

Former Manchester City star and ex-English international Micah Richards has made a name for himself following his career. The player has transitioned into one of the most beloved soccer pundits across Europe. In a recent podcast with ‘The Rest is Football’, Micah Richards lavished huge praise on David Beckham.

Micah touched down on his first time interacting with David Beckham. The former Manchester City defender claimed that he respects players but he is never in awe of a player. However, Beckham was one of the players that made him just stand and watch what was unfolding in front of him.

“I was eighteen coming into the England squad. Honestly, I don’t get starstruck. I respect players and whatnot. But, I was just looking right at him in awe. It was like it wasn’t real, like everything. I played with him. I’ll give it to him. He used to say ‘Just f**king overlapped it son, I’ll f**king find ya.’ It was brilliant playing with Beckham. He used to caress the ball in training. I used to look at him and be like ‘You are unbelievable aren’t you?,'” said Richards.

While David Beckham has positioned himself as a universal superstar, people often forget how good of a soccer star he was. The midfield made 115 appearances for the Three Lions throughout his career, scoring seventeen goals in the process.

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Beckham: a cultural icon across England

Inter Miami owner David Beckham before his current venture made a name for himself playing soccer across Europe. The former English international is still regarded as a cultural icon for his invaluable contributions. Beckham represented the national team for 115 outings, leading them in 59 appearances.

Apart from his national outings, Beckham became one of the most popular soccer stars during his time at Manchester United. Playing under the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson, Beckham racked up 14 titles including the coveted Champions League title and six Premier League titles.

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