LA Galaxy star Beckham: Argie red making of me

LA Galaxy star David Beckham says his sending off in the 1998 World Cup was the making of him.

The former Manchester United midfielder told the Mail on Sunday: "For that experience to come as early as it did in my career might have been a blessing in disguise.

"I look back and wonder if I hadn’t gone through that, would I be as strong as I am as a person and a player, and would I have had the career I’ve had?

"Every time you go through something and have a tough time it motivates you. I always want to prove people wrong and show I deserve to be where I’ve been and where I’ve played."

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