He wasnt well known early in his career, it was when he hooked up with Posh Spice that the circus started. It all about Messi, truly the next legend of our game if things go right for him. With all the attention Becks gets you would've thought he'd be in the same bracket as Pele, Maradona, Cryuff, Zidane and Co but Becks falls well short in regards to his footballing ability, but in terms of fame for famesake he's up there with Hollywood A listers (excuse the pun), but god knows what for. It very important to note that Becks will not cost LA Galaxy a penny as he will generate more than his own income. Same scenario with Real, there to sell shirts.
Last game of the season says it all. 1-0 down, Becks gets subbed and Real are 2-1 winners. Go figure. Can't tackle, can't dribble, loses his position far too often and very greedy each time England are awarded a free kick, let someone else have a go mate. Celebrity yes, footballer ?
And he's a racist !