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David Beckham Upsets Brits by Saying 'Soccer' in His BAFTAs Speech
David Beckham upset English fans when he referred to his beloved sport as both ‘soccer’ and ‘football’ at the 2024 British Academy Film Awards
The retired athlete, 48, presented the award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer in London on Sunday, February 18, while wearing a black tuxedo and bow tie. Prince William speaks with David BeckhamJordan Pettitt - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesBeckham has not yet responded to the awards show backlash, but he spent his career playing both in the U.S. and overseas before retiring from the sport in 2013. “Amazing night celebrating so many incredible people @bafta,” David wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of himself sitting with Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford.
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