10 Football Stars Who Dated Celebrities

5. David Beckham

Victoria Adams (Posh Spice) and David Beckham the Manchester United footballer leave the Hotel near Crewe today (Sunday) where the announcement of their future wedding was made.
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David Beckham is one of the most famous athletes in the world. The retired midfielder, from Leytonstone, London, is more than just another footballer; he's a cultural icon across the planet. Over the course of his legendary career, Beckham managed to win 19 major trophies. Outside of playing for the English national team, he is best remembered for his years with Manchester United from 1992 to 2003.

The 44-year-old ex-footballer and his wife, Spice Girls' singer Victoria Beckham (née Adams), are the poster children for football-celebrity couples. Seemingly anytime a football star starts dating a high-profile celebrity, the two will almost certainly be compared to the Beckhams.

The iconic pair began dating back in 1997, during David Beckham's stint with Manchester United. They would even earn their own cutesy couple nickname, 'Posh and Becks.'

They would go on to get hitched in 1999 at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland. Over the years, they have managed to maintain their status as one of the world's premier celebrity couples, while raising their four children together.

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