In his candid Netflix documentary “Beckham,” David Beckham has bravely opened up about the deep depression he endured after shouldering the blame for England’s loss in the 1998 World Cup.
The cherished football icon became visibly emotional as he recounted the abuse he suffered, including being spat at by enraged England fans.
This came after he unleashed his frustration on Diego Simeone, earning himself a red card during the World Cup match against Argentina.
At the tender age of 23, David found himself at the epicenter of nationwide animosity and accusations for the World Cup defeat.
Many claimed his relationship with Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, who had shared her pregnancy news with him the night before the match, had distracted him.
In his documentary, David disclosed,
I don’t think I’ve ever talked about it because I can’t.
I find it hard to talk about what I went through because it was so extreme.
The whole country hated me.”
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The torment grew so severe that David admitted he was frightened to even use the restroom, fearing the abuse he would face on his way there.
Wherever I went, I got abused every day.”
He went on to describe the verbal attacks, recounting how people would approach him with hostility, some even resorting to spitting at him.
BECKHAM IS NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX.
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