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David Beckham - a career in pictures

David Beckham

The glamour. The hairstyles. The tatts. The footballer. David Beckham is retiring from football, ending a career in which he transcended the sport, making him a global celebrity.

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Aloisi still has Heart set on David Beckham

Beckham: right time to leave (Thumbnail)

If David Beckham wants the A-list as well as the A-League, Melbourne Heart coach John Aloisi is confident his club has the inside running.

David Beckham ready for Sydney FC

LA Galaxy superstar David Beckham is close to full fitness for Tuesday night's sellout match with Sydney FC, while the hosts are set to play their youngsters.

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Bitter rival Benitez leads Fergie tributes

London Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez, one of Alex Ferguson's most bitter rivals, led an avalanche of warm tributes to the Manchester United boss who shocked football by announcing his retirement on Wednesday.

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Au revoir: Beckham to retire at season's end

David Beckham

David Beckham says he will retire from professional football at the end of the European season.

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The big one who nearly got away

Western Sydney Wanderers player Shinji Ono.

Sebastian Hassett Western Sydney Wanderers went within a whisker of never calling Shinji Ono one of their own.

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Gerrard impressed by ice cool Rooney

London England captain Steven Gerrard insists Wayne Rooney's ability to keep his fiery temper under control is crucial to his side's bid to qualify for the World Cup.

Totti reaches milestone

Roma captain ties Swedish great Gunnar Nordahl for second place on Serie A scoring list.

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Juventus, PSG go through

UEFA Champions League results today Last 16

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Beckham in Gunners' sights

David Beckham.

Arsene Wenger has kept open the slim possibility of signing David Beckham.

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Beckham to play in Paris - and donate his salary

David Beckham?

David Beckham's glamorous and jet-setting soccer career will continue with Paris St.-Germain, and he will donate his salary for the five-month deal to a local children’s charity.

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Transfer window pivotal in AL title race

Sydney The January transfer window shapes as make or break for a host of A-League clubs, with several title heavyweights facing the prospect of losing their top talent overseas.

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Beckham unlikely to move far from home: report

David Beckham

London Former England soccer star and his wife have enrolled their children in London schools.

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Nurturing home-grown talent key to growth

David Beckham

Michael Lynch It seems the dream of Becks ending his days in Australia have been well and truly dashed.

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Mariners in Del Piero, Becks bid

Peter Turnbull.

Sebastian Hassett Alessandro Del Piero and David Beckham pairing up on the Central Coast to take on the best of Asia?

Totti reaches milestone

Francesco Totti controls the ball during Serie A match against Genoa.

Roma captain ties Swedish great Gunnar Nordahl for second place on Serie A scoring list.

Australia a place too far: Beckham

Looking elsewhere: David Beckham.

Justin Chadwick, Perth David Beckham's comments come as a blow to the A-League.

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Beckham's MLS journey nears end

Los Angeles Former England captain David Beckham hopes to close out his Major League Soccer career with two-straight championship titles by winning Saturday's final against Houston.

From Beckham to what?

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Michael Lynch There is more to the long-term success of clubs than marquee signings.

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Club chiefs furious over Asian snub

Melbourne Victory chairman Anthony Di Pietro.

Michael Lynch Anthony Di Pietro says Australian soccer must boost its ties with Asia and commit to understanding its soccer politics and culture or risk being 'kicked in the guts' by its confederation.