Golden Balls

England vs Greece, 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier, 6th October 2001, Old Trafford, Manchester, England.

An iconic moment fit for an iconic player. Before everyone fell in love (or even more in love) with Becks after that Netflix series, this was the moment that really defined everything about David Beckham. A household brand off the pitch but a leader on it, this will forever live long in the memory when you think of Becks. With England facing the prospect of losing automatic qualification to the 2002 World Cup and a tricky play-off in their future, a moment of pure magic from England's golden boy secure their fate in, with the most beautiful last minute free-kick that only could be delivered off his right foot, curled perfectly into the top corner.

After all the drama of France 98 and what came after, Beckham himself stated that this moment was when English supporters forgave him. The celebration which we celebrate here shows the world lifted off Beckham's shoulders.