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David Beckham has admitted that he owes everything to his wife Victoria and their four children.
"I wouldn't have achieved what I have done today without my family," said Beckham.
"I'm grateful for my parents' sacrifice, which made me realise my dreams. I owe everything to Victoria and the kids, who have given me the inspiration and support to play at the highest level for such a long period."
The footballer also thanked his management team and Simon Fuller for their "continued support".
David and Victoria Beckham met in 1997 and married in 1999. Since then, they have become one of the most famous couples in the world and count Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Will Smith among their friends.
David Beckham announced that he would end his professional career in two games' time with a final match with current team Paris Saint-German.
SOURCE: DIGITAL SPY
On 16 May, 2013, we wrote...
David Beckham is set to retire from football at the end of the current season.
The 38-year-old is currently playing for Paris St-German, under a five-month contract, but said in a statement: "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 100 times and lined up for some of the biggest clubs in the world, I would have told you it was a fantasy," he said.
He added: "Nothing will ever completely replace playing the game I love. However, I feel like I'm starting a new adventure and I'm genuinely excited about what lies ahead.
"I'm fortunate to have been given many opportunities throughout my career and now I feel it's my time to give back."
"To this day, one of my proudest achievements is captaining my country," he added.
The world's most famous footballer joined Manchester United at the age of 14. During his time at the team, they won six Premier Leagues titles and the Champions League. He went on to play for Real Madrid and LA Galaxy.
During that time, he's become the richest athlete in British sport, with an estimated net worth of £165m, and the Beckham brand, which he built up over the years alongside his wife Victoria Beckham.
SOURCE: DAILY MAIL
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