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The Englishman is one of the most stylish footballers of all-time and his car collection is enviable.

In the world of sports and entertainment, few names shine as brightly as David Beckham's. Renowned for his exceptional football career, fashion sense, and philanthropic endeavors, Beckham's influence spans across multiple domains.

Born in London in 1975, Beckham's passion for football was evident from a young age. He rose through the ranks of the sport, making his professional debut for Manchester United in 1992. His years at Manchester United were nothing short of iconic, helping the team secure numerous titles, including six Premier League titles and the coveted UEFA Champions League trophy.

Beckham's career trajectory led him to play for other renowned clubs such as Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, and Paris Saint-Germain, earning him recognition as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. Beyond his club success, Beckham was a stalwart for the English national team, amassing 115 caps.

While Beckham's prowess on the football field is undeniable, his passion for luxury cars is equally impressive. His car collection is a testament to his impeccable taste and appreciation for fine automobiles

GOAL takes a look at the beautiful rides that find home in Beckham's garage.

Jaguar F-Type Project 7 | $165,925 / €157,629 / £136,059

Becks is well known for his passion for Jaguars. In fact, in 2014, he served as brand ambassador for Jaguar China. In 1998, he was photographed driving his wife Victoria in a shiny blue Jaguar XK8.

Now, he owns a Jaguar F-Type Project 7. A supercharged, 5.0-liter V8 engine powers Beckham's 2015 Jaguar F-Type Project 7. It has an 8-speed automatic transmission and produces 575 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of torque. Jaguar claims that the F-Type Project 7 has a top speed of 299 kmph (186 mph) and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.8 seconds.

AdvertisementAston Martin V8 Vantage | $182,500 / €173,375 / £149,650

The costliest vintage ride in Beckham's garage is the 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. But he has listed the car, which is valued $182,500, for sale for £445,000.

McLaren MP4-12C Spider | $265,750 / €252,463 / £217,915

This car originally cost $265,750, but Beckham reportedly spent more than $319,000 to get it. Given the model's current rarity, its value has multiplied many times over. A 616 horsepower, 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine powers the 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider. The twin-turbo V8 has a 7-speed automated transmission and generates 443 lb-ft of torque. According to McLaren, the MP4-12C Spider can reach a top speed of 328 kmph (204 mph) and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.3 seconds.

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McLaren 720S | $299,000 / €284,050 / £245,180

The McLaren 720S is among the most recent purchases by Beckham and was an upgrade to his older McLaren MP4-12C Spider. A 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine powers Beckham's McLaren 720S. The twin-turbo V8 has a 7-speed automated transmission and produces 710 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque. According to McLaren, the 720S has a top speed of 341 kmph (212 mph) and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 2.8 seconds.

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Arsenal have confirmed that Hector Bellerin sustained a serious knee injury during the Chelsea clash on Saturday and will therefore be sidelined for between six and nine months.

The Spaniard, making his first start since mid-December, went down in pain under no contact and it was clearly more than just a knock. He was stretchered off and will undergo surgery for the injury in the coming days, however his rehabilitation is expected to consume the remainder of the season.

Bellerin’s misery may be matched by that of Unai Emery, who has consequently been left short of quality options at right-back – Stephan Lichtsteiner is past it, Carl Jenkinson isn’t good enough and Ainsley Maitland-Niles, while full of potential, isn’t a natural defender.

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The 23-year-old’s huge setback took the glint off an otherwise perfect 90 minutes from the Gunners, who were excellent from back to front as they emerged 2-0 victors over their London rivals, with Laurent Koscielny and Alexandre Lacazette getting on the scoresheet.

Despite being a bit of a scapegoat for Arsenal in previous years, Bellerin has come a long way under Emery – he has chalked up five assists this season, according to Transfermarkt – however his bad luck means he won’t be able to contribute any further to the Spaniard’s first season.

Here’s how the Emirates Stadium faithful reacted to the news on Twitter…

Brazilian side Botafogo have signed Inter Miami midfielder Gregore as the Herons race to meet the MLS roster compliancy deadline.

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Inter Miami in race to be MLS roster compliant

Herons transfer Gregore to Botafogo

Brazilian had hefty salaryWHAT HAPPENED?

After a report from The Athletic surfaced earlier this week, sharing that the Herons are currently in a race to meet MLS roster compliancy after over-spending this offseason, they made their first outgoing splash of 2024. The Brazilian returns home and Inter Miami are gearing towards being on-track for Tuesday's deadline.

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MLS roster regulations for the 2023 campaign can be found here, but simply put, the Herons needed to offload a major salary on their team to meet compliancy with the league rules. Gregore made a hefty sum via his contract with Miami in 2023, earning $961, 250 across the campaign. With his outgoing transfer, it's assumed Miami are on-track to meet MLS roster regulations. However, the league has not yet announced the numerical statistics to which each team must abide by in 2024.

As a result, Gregore's outgoing transfer may not be enough. The likes of Jean Mota, Robert Taylor, Coco Jean and Deandre Yedlin are all rumored to be available on the transfer market. However, the club expected to part ways with Coco Jean regardless of their status – with a potential contract termination even on the table.

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Gregore made 67 appearances for Miami after signing for the club in 2021.

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The Herons first regular game of the season will be against Real Salt Lake on February 21. The match will open up the 2024 MLS campaign for the league, with Lionel Messi and co. looking to start off their campaign with three points.

Former Portugal and Barcelona star Deco has revealed the unique skill set possessed by Cristiano Ronaldo that left him stunned.

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All-time great started out as a tricky wingerMorphed into a record-breaking frontmanHas risen to the very top of the world gameWHAT HAPPENED?

Deco, who is now sporting director at Camp Nou, took in 57 international appearances alongside CR7 during his playing days. They only suffered 10 defeats when lining up together, with both men making their senior debuts for the Selecao in 2003.

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Ronaldo has gone on to become a five-time Ballon d’Or winner and all-time great, but that potential was always clear to see. He used to leave team-mates amazed in training and on match days, with Deco spotting one particular trait that he had never seen in anybody else.

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Deco has told of what makes Ronaldo so special: “Simply being around someone who was obviously different, on and off the pitch. I was struck by his ability, his speed and the way he played. His game had a lot of intensity. He tired out the opposition – he didn’t let the opposing full-back breathe. That was something I hadn’t seen in any player up to that point. He always had great technical ability, too. It was amazing to watch him.”

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Ronaldo started out as a tricky winger, as he danced around opposition full-backs with quick feet, but quickly morphed into a fearsome frontman and is now the proud owner of countless goalscoring records. He is still going strong at 39 years of age, with there no sign of the evergreen icon slowing down at Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr or with the Portuguese national team as they ready themselves for Euro 2024.

Newcastle are reportedly eyeing a surprise swoop for former Chelsea and Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku.

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Chelsea ready to sell Lukaku for £37mNewcastle ready to splurge on Belgian strikerLukaku is apprehensive about PL returnWHAT HAPPENED?

The Belgian has been in sublime form for Jose Mourinho's AS Roma in Italy, scoring nine goals in just 15 appearances so far in the campaign. And a recent report from Belgian outlet indicates Newcastle's interest in him. The Magpies see Lukaku as an ideal addition to bolster their attacking options for the next season, providing competition for in-form players Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson.

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However, Lukaku, despite past success in the Premier League with teams like West Brom, Everton, and Manchester United, is reportedly hesitant about returning to England. The 30-year-old, who rejoined Chelsea in 2021 for a record £97.5m, failed to revive his glory days in the Premier League and was shipped out on loan after he managed to score just 15 times in 44 appearances.

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Roma are keen on signing him permanently and it is believed that the striker will be happy to continue at the Italian capital. Sources suggest Chelsea would consider an offer of around £35m for Lukaku next summer, a significant drop from their initial investment. Nevertheless, as a Premier League rival, Newcastle might face demands for a higher bid.

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The tug-of-war for Lukaku will only increase if he continues to fire on all cylinders until the end of the campaign for Roma. Even if Mourinho bids adieu to the club next summer, Antonio Conte could potentially take over the reins and the striker is well-versed with his methods since their Inter days. However, Lukaku might need to reduce his £325,000-a-week wages to half of the amount if he wants to stay back in Italy.

Real Madrid have been forced to wear last season's away kit for their clash with Valencia on Saturday – here's why.

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Real to wear last season's away kitPlaying Valencia on the roadCan extend lead at top of La LigaWHAT HAPPENED?

Real face Valencia on Saturday night and will hope to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to nine points with a victory. However, they have been forced to raid the wardrobe and find last season's away kit to wear during the game, due to a bizarre coincidence.

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Real are wearing their purple away kit because both their away and third kits this season match the black Valencia shorts and socks. As a result, because their home kit is white, as is Valencia's, they have been forced into the remarkable step of wearing last season's strip instead.

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Real won the reverse fixture in thumping fashion, as they ran out 5-1 winners at the Bernabeu, thanks to a pair of braces from Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, and a strike from Dani Carvajal. They will be out to repeat the trick this weekend.

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After facing Valencia, Real are back in Champions League action against RB Leipzig on Wednesday in the second leg of their round of 16 tie. Real have a 1-0 lead from the first leg.

Chelsea-bound wonderkid Kendry Paez has made history by scoring for Ecuador in a 2026 World Cup qualification clash with Bolivia.

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Youngster starring for his countryRecord books rewrittenWill head to England when turning 18WHAT HAPPENED?

The talented teenager has become the youngest player to find the target in a CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier, having hit the back of the net aged 16 years and 161 days. His record-setting effort for Ecuador was assisted by Moises Caicedo – who may one day end up being a club colleague at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea have an agreement in place that will see them buy into Paez’s obvious potential. They revealed back in June that a deal had been thrashed out that includes a £17 million ($21m) transfer fee. Those funds will be paid to Independiente del Valle.

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Paez is not about to head for Stamford Bridge any time soon, though, as he will only complete a switch a England after celebrating his 18th birthday. That mark will not be reached until May 4, 2025 – meaning that Chelsea have a little under two years to wait before welcoming the hottest of prospects to west London.

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Paez will hope to have more domestic and international experience under his belt by then, with the youngster capable of playing in central midfield and on the wing. He made his senior debut for Independiente at the age of 15 and is the youngest debutant and goalscorer in the Ecuadorian top-flight.

Wrexham are looking to enjoy another FA Cup run in 2023-24, but that competition has cost them Aaron Hayden after losing the defender to injury.

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Welsh outfit in cup actionDefender forced off earlyParkinson changing plansWHAT HAPPENED?

Hayden, who has endured his fair share of misfortune on the fitness front in recent times, lasted less than 15 minutes of a second-round tie with Yeovil at SToK Racecourse. The sight of him slumping to the turf left Phil Parkinson with an early tactical tweak on his hands.

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Hayden went down after seeing Ollie Palmer net the opening goal of the game. While delighted to hit the front, the Red Dragons were left frustrated at seeing an important part of their defensive plans forced from the field.

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Hayden was replaced by James Jones, as Parkinson tinkered with the approach that had been drawn up prior to kick-off. With Jones more at home in the middle of the park, George Evans was asked to put his versatility to good use by slipping into the back four.

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Wrexham will be hoping that Hayden’s injury is not too serious, allowing him to return to action in the not too distant future, but they will have the January transfer window to work with – as co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney make more funds available – if reinforcements are required at the turn of the year.

Ryan Reynolds really does have a heart of gold, with a huge donation made to help cover the medical bills of ex-Wrexham star Martyn Chalk.

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Hollywood star dipping into his own pocketDone so on a regular basis alongside McElhenneyChalk among those to benefit from generosity WHAT HAPPENED?

Former Red Dragons midfielder Chalk finds himself stranded in Thailand after suffering a serious accident that has left him with multiple fractures and a broken femur. Before being unable to travel home, with a two-month stay expected in the Far East, the 54-year-old – who spent six years the Racecourse Ground between 1996 and 2002 – must cover the costs of any treatment that he has received.

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A GoFundMe page was set up to aid those efforts, with an initial target set out of £1,000. Wrexham co-owner Reynolds has decided to match that figure by himself, with the Deadpool actor once again putting his hand into his pocket.

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Reynolds, along with fellow co-chairman Rob McElhenney, has invested heavily in Wrexham as a football club and the community that the Welsh outfit serves. Rewards have been found on the field, with promotion secured back into the EFL, while the city is now thriving after figuring prominently in the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ documentary series.

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Reynolds helped the wife of Red Dragons star Anthony Forde to get a second opinion on the brain tumour that left her in a “living nightmare”, while money has been donated to various other causes that are tied to the now League Two promotion-chasing outfit.

Lionel Scaloni admits that a World Cup crown does not make Argentina “unbeatable”, with even Lionel Messi having to taste defeat sometimes.

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Albiceleste captured global crown in QatarHeading down path towards 2026 World CupRemain top of CONMEBOL qualification tableGettyWHAT HAPPENED?

The Albiceleste have grown accustomed to winning, with a global title captured in style at Qatar 2022. They suffered a shock setback against Saudi Arabia in their opening game of that tournament, but have not come unstuck since then.

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That impressive run has now come to a close, with a 2-0 defeat suffered at the hands of Uruguay in 2026 World Cup qualification. Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez were on target in that contest at La Bombonera, with Scaloni conceding that his side came up short despite having eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi at their disposal.

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Argentina’s head coach told reporters: “The truth is that it was a game where we were never comfortable. They deserved the victory, without a doubt. We never found the way, that is the reality. We tried in the second half to correct it with some changes but well, it seems that it was not our day. But, I repeat, it is their credit for how they played. I would have to think about it a lot or watch the game again but in the short time that passed I think they were better, that's the reality. We were not in the game and then, well, I will be able to analyse things by looking closely at the development but the rival sometimes plays better and there it is. I really congratulate them.”

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Scaloni added on suffering just the sixth defeat of his 66-game tenure as Argentina boss: “I think this team showed ample signs that it can get out of difficult situations. Here you lose and win as a team, there is no other way. There are times when you have to give credit to your rival. We cannot think that because we are world champions we will never lose. We are not unbeatable, I said it and I will continue to say it. The players feel backed by the support of the people, I hope it will always be like that.”