With a moment of audacious brilliance, David Beckham elevates himself into the national consciousness. His legendary 60-yard wonder goal from the halfway line against Wimbledon becomes the moment that changes his life.
In this episode we explore the rise of the celebrity footballer, symbolised by Beckham in the mid-90s. He’s part of a much-feted new breed of footballers who are starting to resemble rock stars more than sportsmen. When Beckham starts a relationship with ‘Posh Spice’ Victoria Adams, the pair are catapulted onto the pages of every gossip column.
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