Chronicle of David Beckham

Beckham was made captain in his final home game against Brest and assisted a goal by Matuidi from a corner.

Beckham announced that he would retire from professional football at the end of the 2012–13 season.

Beckham made his debut for Paris Saint-Germain, coming off the bench in the 76th minute in a Ligue 1 home match against Marseille.

Beckham underwent a medical with Paris Saint-Germain ahead of a potential move to the Ligue 1 side.

Beckham returned to the game as a substitute in the 70th minute in the Galaxy's 3–1 win over Columbus Crew after recovering from his Achilles tendon injury.

Beckham underwent surgery for his torn left Achilles tendon in Turku, Finland.

Beckham played against Manchester United for the second leg of the Champions League tie at Old Trafford.

Beckham played in the MLS Cup final for LA Galaxy against Real Salt Lake, which ended in a 5–4 penalty shoot-out loss.

Beckham scored his first goal in Serie A for Milan in a 4–1 victory over Bologna.

Beckham made his competitive debut for AC Milan as a starter away at Roma in Serie A.

Beckham had his first start, first yellow card, and first game as team captain for LA Galaxy in the SuperLiga semi-final against D.C. United.

Beckham made his league debut as a substitute for LA Galaxy against D.C. United.

Beckham made his Galaxy debut, coming on for Alan Gordon in the 78th minute of a 0–1 friendly loss to Chelsea.

Beckham started in his final match for Real Madrid, a 3–1 win over Mallorca which saw them clinch the La Liga title.

Fabio Capello said that Beckham had played his last game for Real Madrid.

Beckham announced that he had signed a five-year deal to play for the LA Galaxy, beginning 1 July 2007.

Beckham was unveiled as a Real Madrid player at the club's basketball facility.

Beckham formally completed his transfer to Real Madrid.

Beckham was appointed an OBE for services to football in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Beckham was involved in an incident with Alex Ferguson in the changing room following an FA Cup defeat to Arsenal, where Ferguson threw or kicked a boot that struck Beckham over the eye.

Beckham was injured during a Champions League match against Deportivo de La Coruña, breaking the second metatarsal bone in his left foot.

Beckham ensured England's qualification for the 2002 FIFA World Cup with a curling free-kick against Greece.

Beckham was promoted to team captain by the caretaker manager Peter Taylor for the England national team.

Beckham married Victoria Adams at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland.

Beckham proposed to Victoria Adams in a restaurant in Cheshunt, England.

Beckham made his first appearance for England in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Moldova.

Beckham scored a spectacular goal from the halfway line against Wimbledon, making him a household name.

Beckham made his Premier League debut for Manchester United in a goalless draw against Leeds United.

Beckham made his UEFA Champions League debut, scoring a goal in a 4–0 victory at home to Galatasaray in the final game of the group stage.

Beckham played the full 90 minutes of Manchester United's 2–1 defeat to Leeds United in the second leg of the FA Youth Cup final, resulting in a 4–1 aggregate loss.

Beckham started in Manchester United's 2–0 home loss to Leeds United in the first leg of the FA Youth Cup final.

Beckham signed as a professional with Manchester United.

Beckham made his first-team debut for Manchester United as a substitute for Andrei Kanchelskis in a League Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Beckham played a full 90 minutes in the second leg of the FA Youth Cup final against Crystal Palace, which ended 3–2 in favour of Manchester United and 6–3 on aggregate.

Beckham scored Manchester United's second goal in the 30th minute of their 3–1 first-leg win of the FA Youth Cup final against Crystal Palace.

David Robert Joseph Beckham was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, London, England. He is the son of Sandra Georgina (née West), a hairdresser, and David Edward Alan 'Ted' Beckham, a kitchen fitter.