One of the greatest footballers of his generation and a man who helped change the face of football has decided to call an end to his illustrious career. In a season that will end with two Manchester United icons, Sir Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes, retiring from the game, a third United legend has also decided to hang up his boots. PSG midfielder David Beckham yesterday made the announcement that he will retire from the game at the end of this season. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxay and AC Milan star will forever be remembered for his brilliance on the pitch, and his flashing lifestyle off it. Beckham had this to say:

“Over the years when I’ve seen players retire, when you ask them they said ‘you’ll know when you’re ready’… I think I know when I’m ready.

“It’s difficult because I still think I can play at the top level … but I’ve always said to myself I want to go out on top.

“Sometimes people have looked at certain other things that have gone on throughout my career, sometimes that’s overshadowed what I’ve done on the pitch.

“As much as I say that doesn’t hurt me, of course it does.

“I’m a footballer that has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world, played with some of the best players in the world, played under some of the biggest and best managers and achieved almost everything in football.”

Asked when he decided the time was right to call time on his career, he joked:

“Probably when Messi was running past me in that home game!”

A true footballing icon, you will forever be missed Mr.Beckham. Good luck in your future endeavors.