The midfielder, who turned 38 earlier this month, was reportedly offered a new one-year-contract by Paris Saint-Germain but has chosen to end a 20-year football career.
He will quit at the end of the season, with his final game away to Lorient on May 26.
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I wonder if he will go on to become a manager?
Wow . . . surprised.
I know he has his business empire but what's he gonna do now?
Manager, i can't see that
I think he will concentrate on his youth academies now
From his Face Book Page
I'm thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level. If you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my boyhood club Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country over one hundred times and lined up for some of the biggest clubs in the world, I would have told you it was a fantasy. I'm fortunate to have realised those dreams.
To this day, one of my proudest achievements is captaining my country. I knew every time I wore the Three Lions shirt, I was not only following in a long line of great players, I was also representing every fan that cared passionately about their country. I'm honoured to represent England both on and off the pitch.
I wouldn't have achieved what I have done today without my family. I'm grateful for my parents' sacrifice, which made me realise my dreams. I owe everything to Victoria and the kids, who have given me the inspiration and support to play at the highest level for such a long period. I also want to thank Simon Fuller and his team for their continued support.
I want to thank all my team-mates, the great managers that I had the pleasure of learning from. I also want to thank the fans who have all supported me and given me the strength to succeed.
Nothing will ever completely replace playing the game I love, however I feel like I'm starting a new adventure and I'm genuinely excited about what lies ahead. I'm fortunate to have been given many opportunities throughout my career and now I feel it's my time to give back.
does this mean we never have to listen/hear from him and his wife ever again - please say yes 
Utter rubbish as per from Morgan 
Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham 
Full circle.
Knight of the Garter and a Lordship.
He could maybe even run for PM.
I see you have decided to give Damascus a pass.
I'm holed up in Beirut.
Trying to hire a soft-top Mustang for the drive across.
Nite Velvet I'm off
Full circle.
Knight of the Garter and a Lordship.
He could maybe even run for PM.
Well, he's already a living god...
Memories from 1996...
David Beckham is a nice kid (he might have strayed once, who knows). He deserves all the acclaim he might get. He's not the best footballer, but ppl like Gary whatshisname, were happy to get the precise pass from him. His heart was more in the game than many that could be named.
David Beckham is a nice kid (he might have strayed once, who knows). He deserves all the acclaim he might get. He's not the best footballer, but ppl like Gary whatshisname, were happy to get the precise pass from him. His heart was more in the game than many that could be named.
Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham
I don't mind him getting a knighthood but she'll be insufferable with wanting people to call her 'Lady' 
I don't mind him getting a knighthood but she'll be insufferable with wanting people to call her 'Lady'
She would not be entitled to be known as Lady Victoria Beckham but as Lady Beckham as David would be a knight. He would be Sir David Beckham.
A model for a hair-dryer company? 
Plumber. U-Bend it like Beckham.
does this mean we never have to listen/hear from him and his wife ever again - please say yes
If only 
I don't mind him getting a knighthood but she'll be insufferable with wanting people to call her 'Lady'
You know, I don't think she takes her self as seriously as people believe. I used to think that but on the odd interview I have seen with her she comes across as quite self deprecating. And the thing about her not smiling much is apparently she hates her teeth. So I think on that one she is on a lose lose situation. She hates her teeth so doesn't smile much (miserable cow), she gets her teeth fixed so she likes her smile (what a superficial cow).
BTW, I am not a fan of either. (Although I wouldn't say no)
