The Rest Is Football David Beckham: The Moments That Made Them
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Jan 14, 2026 The discussion dives into David Beckham’s rise from a baby-faced player at Manchester United to a global phenomenon. Beckham’s infamous World Cup red card in 1998 and the media frenzy surrounding it are explored. The hosts highlight his precision in free-kicks and iconic long-range goals. They also reflect on his evolving image and the cultural clash at United, alongside amusing dressing-room tales. Finally, Beckham’s post-retirement ventures, like owning a soccer team and his business acumen, demonstrate his lasting impact on football.
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Dressing Room Silence After 1998 Red Card
- Alan Shearer recounts the silence in the England dressing room after Beckham's 1998 red card and the shock of exiting the World Cup on penalties.
- He says teammates did not publicly blame Beckham and the hurt was collective rather than personal.
Simplicity Was Beckham's Superpower
- Gary Lineker praises Beckham's simple, repeatable quality: shifting the ball and delivering whip with unerring accuracy.
- He argues that Beckham's technique—dip, pace, power and precision—made him exceptional on crosses and set pieces.
Halfway-Line Goal Against Wimbledon
- Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer discuss Beckham's famous halfway-line goal against Wimbledon in 1996 and the rarity of such strikes then.
- Shearer recalls the goalkeeper turned his back and was unable to react to Beckham's sensational finish.
