The football FA said on Thursday that David Beckham the
former England captain will retire at the end of the current season.
The BBC quoted about Beckham who is Paris Saint-Germain
player said in a statement, "I thank PSG for giving me the opportunity to
continue in the stadiums, but I feel like it's now time to end my career in
stadiums while I am competing on the highest level."
"I want to thank all my colleagues and bone coaches who
are honored to work with them as I would like to thank all the fans who
supported me and gave me the strength to succeed."
And Beckham fought 115 caps with England team which is a
record, and has already win the Champions League and six titles in the English
Premier League titles in the FA Cup with Manchester United.
Beckham also won titles in the Spanish league with Real
Madrid and the U.S. NBA with the Los Angeles Galaxy and the French league with
Paris Saint-Germain.
Cameron praises Beckham after the decision to retire
The British Prime Minister David Cameron Praised the
football journey of the England captain for the former football player Paris
Saint-Germain David Beckham, who on Thursday announced his retirement from the
popular game competitions at the end of the current season.
A spokesman for British Prime Minister said that Beckham was
an outstanding player throughout his career and that he "played a big role
in the victory for London to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games."
The spokesman said, "The Prime Minister simply messages
those ... Congratulations on this wonderful journey."
As David Bernstein, the president of the English Football
Association said, "When we look to the game and his work for England, no
one cannot accuse him of not nationality and not doing everything for his
country. It's a big loss to the game."
The former England coach Steve McLaren said, "He was a
great player ... and won many games
throughout his career and this thing had a positive impact on his
team-mates."
The former England
captain Terry Butcher said "he was a wonderful ambassador for football not
only in England but around the world."
The former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said, "he
was totally professional in everything he was doing ... I did not hesitate at all in his
inclusion in the team."
The current England
coach Roy Hodgson said "he spent a wonderful journey and I wish him every
success in the future. Many will seek to take advantage of expertise that could
keep him out of football."
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