David Bekham never ceases to inspire. His actions, on and off the pitch, were an example for youngsters around the globe. From the Beckham hairstyles to the mesmerizing free kicks, he was more than just an athlete during his playing days. Now a senior journalist recently shed light on his overall impact.

The Inter Miami Owner is already being credited for Lionel Messi’s signing. But that is just the latest thing the former Manchester United player has done for the sport. However, his recent documentary that has come out has given a glimpse into the man’s legacy.

David Beckham may be the reason for modern-day soccer

The first sign of Beckham becoming a legendary name was the iconic goal against Wimbledon. Then 22-year-old Beckham shot a screamer from halfway through the field in 1996 to stun the world. However, his actions off the field were also quite magnificent. Both combined made him the highest influence in modern-day sport, according to a senior journalist.

Julio Patan in a recent column for El Heraldo wrote, “The temptation is to say that today’s soccer, that of the last few years, is an invention of Beckham, who knew how to negotiate huge contracts, earned fortunes.”

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The journalist mentioned that Beckham was an expert in making great deals. The former England captain has changed the way people look at sport with his sponsor dealings. Earlier it was just the on-field activities that mattered to people, but Beckham brought in the culture of brand and dealing to the players. For example, his Precision Boots deal with Adidas in 2001 for 1.25 million British Pounds was a fundamental change in soccer deals. This further led Adidas to create the Predator boots like 2002 Mania and Absolute. The trend was later continued by other players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi.

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David Beckham also became famous for his modeling influence with extravagant hairstyles and elite accessories. However, Patan said that his vision and innovation to move out of Europe and go to the MLS at an early changed the entire sport in the US. The 1999 Ballon d’Or runner-up then got a chance to buy Inter Miami.

Beckham Documentary, a peak into the master’s experiences

Earlier this month, on October 4th, the former Manchester United legend announced the documentary about his life, ‘Beckham.’ The show is a big hit with over 11 and a half million viewers around the globe. The documentary showcases the Inter Miami boss’ personal life with his wife and also his professional life experiences. According to Patan, the show successfully delivers the Beckham Phenomenon.

The Journalist stated, “Do not expect exceptional narrative bets or anything like that, but the “Beckham phenomenon” is explained with clarity and good workmanship in four chapters.”

David Beckham’s recent signing of Lionel Messi could have the biggest impact on soccer in the USA. People can actually give the credit of the Messi effect in the MLS to Beckham for his persistence in signing the Argentina World Cup-winning captain.

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