David Beckham‘s documentary has sent waves of excitement through the soccer community. This four-episode series delves into the prolific career of the renowned football icon, offering an intimate look into his journey that has captivated both fans and critics alike. The surprising effect of this documentary can be seen in none other than Piers Morgan, a known adversary of David Beckham, as he takes a remarkable U-turn and expresses admiration for the soccer legend.

Piers Morgan is renowned for being vocal about his stance against David Beckham. He did not shy away from asserting his opinion last year when he labeled Beckham “the most overrated player in history”. However, the power of Beckham’s documentary seems to have intrigued Morgan enough to make him indulge in watching it himself.

Piers Morgan’s surprise stance on the Netflix documentary

The ‘Beckham’ documentary provides a fresh and unparalleled perspective on the illustrious career of the former Manchester United superstar. It combines rare footage and interviews to paint a comprehensive picture of his journey. It is within this compelling narrative that the television personality found himself captivated by the series.

In a recent revelation on his Instagram story, Morgan shared his unexpected experience after immersing himself in the documentary. Alongside a picture of David and Victoria Beckham, he penned the following surprising statement: “Just watched the whole Beckham doc series on Netflix and to my absolute astonishment, really enjoyed it. And even more shockingly, I ended up liking & admiring them both”.

It seems as if the documentary has not only impressed fans and neutral observers but has also, unexpectedly, won the hearts of Beckham’s critics. However, it is not just Morgan’s newfound admiration that has caught the attention of many. What truly stands out is the penned note placed in brackets alongside his statement.

Within the brackets, Morgan writes, “Probably owe his (David Beckham) mum an apology for the Mirror dartboard in ‘98 too…”. To fully grasp the context of this apology, we must travel back in time to the 1998 FIFA World Cup, where Beckham’s actions made him a target of national disdain.

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David Beckham and the tale of the 1998 World Cup

It all began during the Round of 16 matches between Argentina and England at the 1998 World Cup. In this game, Beckham received a red card, subsequently leading to England’s defeat and shattering their hopes of winning the tournament. This pivotal incident ignited a wave of contempt throughout the country towards Beckham.

In his documentary too, the Inter Miami owner candidly discussed the intense hatred he faced following England’s loss. An intriguing element of this animosity was a dartboard crafted by the Daily Mirror featuring David Beckham’s image.

Designed as an outlet for individuals to channel their frustrations toward him as they perceived him as responsible for England’s World Cup failure. Piers Morgan worked alongside the Daily Mirror during this period. And it is this notorious dartboard he refers to when mentioning his owed apology.

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