David Beckham will not come to the Parc des Princes to attend the clash between PSG and Real Madrid, this Tuesday, in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League (9 p.m. on RMC Sport 1). The English star, who wore the jersey of both clubs during his career, prefers to follow the match in front of his television.
David Beckham is not a man of conflict. Smiling and diplomatic, the former English player prefers to unite rather than create controversy. Especially since he put away his cleats in the summer of 2013. The boss of Inter Miami (Major League Soccer) watches over his image in all circumstances. And with this in mind, he chose not to make the trip to the Parc des Princes to attend the clash between PSG and Real Madrid, this Tuesday, in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League (9 p.m. on RMC Sport 1) .
The ex-midfielder has worn the colors of both clubs during his career. Iconic member of the Galacticos, he played for four seasons at the Bernabeu, alongside Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo, Roberto Carlos or Ronaldo (2003-2007). With a title of champion at the key. The former Manchester United star, who also worked for the Los Angeles Galaxy and AC Milan, then ended his career wearing the Paris jersey for a few months in early 2013. With Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thiago Silva and again, a championship title at the end. What bind him forever to PSG and Real. No preference for one of the two.
“I can celebrate every goal”
“I’m happy because I won’t be at the stadium, confides the 46-year-old star, on the Parisian club’s website, on the eve of the long-awaited duel. Watching two clubs where I played compete, it would have been exciting and spectacular, but to be honest, I prefer to be at home in front of my TV. That way I can celebrate every goal, no matter who scores (smiles).”
The former captain of the Three Lions (115 caps, 17 goals) expects a great show between the players of Mauricio Pochettino and those of Carlo Ancelotti: “Two great institutions will oppose each other, two of the most exciting teams in the Whatever happens, when you look at two teams like PSG and Real, you know that for the fans it’s going to be something very exciting”.
“It won’t be too long for Paris”
“If we compare the two teams, they are at the top of their championship, with two great coaches and very great players, he continues. I saw that Sergio Ramos had scored his first goal with Paris (against Reims in Ligue 1 , editor’s note) and it made me really happy for him. He had a hard time with his injuries, so seeing him play and score was a great moment. There is also Kylian, Neymar and all these great players And then of course Leo (Messi), hands down one of the best players in the history of the sport. So when you see the players, the history of the two teams, the passion of the fans and these two incredible cities, it’s a dream for every football fan to see this match.”
Winner of the C1 in 1999 with the Red Devils, after a stunning final against Bayern Munich (2-1), Beckham is confident for the European future of PSG. Still asking for a little patience: “Sometimes it takes time for things to fall into place. People always want it to work immediately, but you have to be patient. And suddenly, it clicks. Either way, I’m sure it won’t be too long.”