David Beckham’s 29 Questions With Gary Neville | Overlap Xtra

Summary

In this entertaining interview, David Beckham reflects on his life and career, discussing favorite TV shows, meals, drinks, and holidays, as well as memorable goals, hairstyles, and his love for fashion. He also shares insights into his family life, retirement, and admiration for other sports like basketball.

Takeaways

• 🏆 David Beckham scored his first World Cup goal in the 29th minute, which is also the number of quickfire questions he is asked in the interview.
• 📺 His favorite TV program is 'Only Fools and Horses', and his favorite band is 'The Stone Roses'.
• 🍲 His favorite meal is a traditional British dish of mashed potatoes with liquor and jelly dills.
• 🍷 His favorite drink is red wine, and he enjoys holidaying in wine countries like Tuscany.
• ⚽ He considers his goal against Greece as one of his best, particularly the one from the halfway line.
• 🎨 David has over 80 tattoos, with the first one being 'Brooklyn' and the second an 'angel'.
• 👕 His favorite tattoo is not specified, but he appreciates the artistry and personal significance behind each one.
• 👗 He has a fondness for fashion and has worn various iconic outfits, some influenced by his wife Victoria.
• 🤔 Beckham admits to being stubborn and doing things that annoy his wife, such as a particular habit involving a box.
• 🏡 He enjoys the freedom of retirement, especially the ability to travel and not being restricted by the regimented lifestyle of a football player.
• 👨‍👧‍👦 He sees a bit of himself in all of his children, with each child reflecting different aspects of his personality.

Q & A

What is David Beckham's favorite TV program?

His favorite TV program is 'Only Fools and Horses', although he also loves 'Friends'.

Which band does David Beckham consider his favorite?

His favorite band is the Stone Roses.

What is David Beckham's favorite meal?

His favorite meal is a traditional dish from Manchester, which includes mashed potatoes, liquor, and jelly dills.

What is the drink David Beckham prefers to have?

He prefers red wine as his favorite drink.

What is David Beckham's favorite holiday destination?

His favorite holiday destination is in the wine country, possibly Tuscany.

What is the best goal David Beckham has ever scored according to the interview?

He mentions the goal against Greece as one of the best goals he has scored.

How many tattoos does David Beckham have?

He has over 80 tattoos, with the number possibly being 81 at the time of the interview.

What is the origin of David Beckham's interest in tattoos?

His interest in tattoos comes from his father, who has old school tattoos like ships and words.

Which of David Beckham's tattoos is his favorite?

The interview does not specify which tattoo is his favorite, but he mentions that it's hard to pick one.

What does David Beckham like most about retirement?

He enjoys the freedom to do things he couldn't do when he was playing, especially the ability to travel.

What is David Beckham's favorite hairstyle?

He has always loved the skinhead hairstyle because it was easy and required no maintenance.

Which hairstyle of David Beckham's caused the most controversy?

The mohawk and cornrows hairstyles caused the most controversy, with the mohawk being particularly short-lived due to his coach's disapproval.

What is David Beckham's favorite basketball player?

His favorite basketball player is Kobe Bryant, whom he admired for his athletic ability and dedication.

What is the one thing that annoys Victoria at home about David Beckham?

One of the things that annoys Victoria is a certain habit of David's that he has had for about 15 years, which is not specified in the transcript.

What is David Beckham's favorite Spice Girls song?

His favorite Spice Girls song is 'Say You'll Be There', which has a special meaning as it was playing when he and Victoria were set up in separate beds during a sleepover.

Who is the one player from the past David Beckham would have loved to play with?

He would have loved to play with Sir Bobby Charlton, who was his hero and also his father's hero.

What is David Beckham's favorite thing to cook?

He enjoys cooking paella with ingredients like chicken, squid, and shrimp, as well as making a great ragu sauce with fresh pasta.