David Beckham

Book Club: The Beckham Experiment by Grant Wahl

The Beckham Experiment by Grant Wahl follows David Beckham’s landmark move to Major League Soccer in 2007, revealing how the LA Galaxy—and the league itself—attempted to leverage his global fame to transform American soccer. Through behind-the-scenes reporting, Wahl shows the cultural clashes, locker-room tensions, marketing pressures, and unrealistic expectations that surrounded Beckham’s arrival, especially as veteran players struggled with pay disparities and coaches navigated celebrity influence. The book captures both the ambition and chaos of the experiment, illustrating how Beckham’s presence reshaped MLS commercially while exposing the growing pains of a league trying to evolve into a global force.

Film Feature: The Class of '92

The Class of '92 is a 2013 British documentary film that chronicles the meteoric rise of six iconic footballers—David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville—who were part of Manchester United's youth team

Film Feature: Bend It Like Beckham

"Bend It Like Beckham" is a 2002 sports comedy-drama film followings the story of Jess , a British Indian teen who dreams of playing soccer. Despite her traditional family's wishes, she pursues her dream which results in humorous depictions of culture clash, and inevitably success.

Documentary: David Beckham - Unwrapped

David Beckham - Unwrapped offers a glimpse into the candid moments shared with his wife, Victoria Beckham, a former pop star turned fashion icon. Victoria, who married David during his time at Manchester United, has been a steadfast supporter throughout his career, from his days in Paris to their time in Los Angeles.