Former English football player David Beckham has offered insights into his experience making his 2023 Netflix docuseries, “Beckham,” saying that the project was instrumental in helping him confront some of his most deep-seated “mental health wounds.” Beckham expressed that he often felt uncomfortable and somewhat anxious during his introspective sessions with the documentary’s director, Fisher Stevens. Stevens previously directed “Palmer” (2021), “Before the Flood” (2016), and “Bright Lights” (2016), among other films.
He is also known for his role in the HBO hit series “Succession.” However, despite Beckham’s feelings of discomfort, the former football star said he found the experience to be therapeutic overall. Beckham embarked on his two-decades-long football career in 1992, joining Manchester United at the age of 17.
He went on to sign a four-year contract with Real Madrid, playing with the Spanish football club from 2003 to 2007. After spending five years with the L.A.
Galaxy, Beckham closed out his career in 2013 with a five-month deal playing for the French first-league team Paris Saint-Germain. Beckham concurrently played for England’s national football team from 1996 to 2009. During that time, he experienced one of the most controversial games of his career—a pivotal moment that Beckham reflected on in his Netflix docuseries.
During the 1998 World Cup, Beckham received a red card and was ejected from his match against Argentina after k.