David Beckham Retells His Iconic Free Kick Against Greece

David Beckham tells the story of the iconic free kick that sent England to the 2002 world cup finals.

[@FuffyAux]

Even as a Greek i just cant disrespect Beckham for that free kick,jaw dropper for many of us.

[@milocunningham9473]

Respect mate. That Greece team was so underrated

[@furkanbozdag8198]

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[@evelinplatara9658]

​@milocunningham9473 underrated? We literally won the Euro afterwards while you still haven't gotten one 😂

[@JS67137]

​@evelinplatara9658 What is wrong with him saying underrated? He is, in essence, saying that the Greece team deserves more respect and plaudits for their achievements in the conversations of today.

[@keegangrahame5440]

​@@JS67137 some people misunderstand the meaning over and underrated.

[@AB-kt6bw]

"You practice something so much that at some point, it's gonna happen when it really needs to happen" bro accidentally said the best motivational quote in history of motivational quotes.

[@ummahmed3354]

Lesson; keep on grinding and believing in your craft 💯...

[@John...44...]

It's not true like but yeh, great motivational quote

[@Flackser]

Lets say that the ref helped here as well

[@chiinechi9472]

​@@John...44...it is actually true 👍🏾

[@jcrdnz7568]

I was going to mention this. So I'll just give a like and leave this comment

[@MavTactics23]

Beckham was everywhere in that game. Drive, influence, perseverance... Leadership

[@SahlaHDP]

That's why, despite everyone hating him because what happened in 1998, he was the England Captain!

[@anarchybreed]

yeah the Greece game was like Beckham's redemption arc after getting sent off in '98, unstoppable force of nature on the day who carried us to the world cup

[@kevinmunday6263]

Beckhams only Slight Fault was His left Foot. Great Player Tho.

[@08bird]

I went to that game. England had a stinker. Beckham and Sheringham were the only players having a go. LEGEND

[@dankfulm1c.273]

mustve been amazing man

[@onyilimba]

I read the Sheringham as Sharingan.

[@BBD0984]

Beckham literally dragged us through that game. Legend 👍🏻

[@TiestoCalvinHarris]

We need long distance goals today

[@tc98826]

Yup the dark days when our only hope of beating Greece was a Beckham set piece.

[@philmalin179]

Beckham won that free kick from work rate that nobody else was displaying in that match - I remember where I was and how happy everyone was - what a player

[@BBD0984]

It was like the England team were all there to watch Beckham. How did he never scream at them to work?? Incredible performance from Becks. Always had 100% work rate. Every single game.

[@rockzs74r]

Beckham playing as Defensive midfielder in that game and he really was everywhere.

[@BBD0984]

@user-bn3ks8vw2h He had a few. Takes nothing away from the class of the one he scored, and what it meant for England and Beckham himself 👍🏻

[@twoscoops2u]

He was the best player on the pitch that day!

[@cathyfarcks1242]

Yes, the whole team was playing terribly and he just carried them single handedly. If I remember though, the ref gets some credit because that was a pretty dodgy free kick.

[@garethrevell5873]

1 of the Greatest Individual Performance Ever seen in an England Shirt

[@martinh1309]

Up there with Bobby Charlton marking Beckenbauer out of the WC final

[@steveo4400]

It wasn’t just the free kick. He was amazing all game.

[@AthelstanEngland]

Agreed like a man possessed, incredible energy.

[@padoosh28]

His only game to do that tho 🤣

[@smellynelly312]

Actually he was the reason we was losing kept no shape getting in the way of Scholes and Gerrard he was Svens love child.

[@steveo4400]

@@smellynelly312 I was talking about the Greece game. Different one to the one you watched.

[@johnnyholtzhausen3493]

He'll stay a arragant brat😮

[@reddish8692]

I'll never forget watching that game at school with a room full of England haters and me being one of the few people rooting for them. I went crazy when he scored that freekick!! Good memories

[@miaipad8989]

No one cares

[@dannyphantom3174]

​@@miaipad8989shut up

[@r-moneys-money1232]

@@miaipad8989😂

[@danielkirkby3601]

​@@miaipad8989😢 life sucks dunnit mate

[@joemarshall4415]

@@miaipad8989you’ve just proved his point you weapon

[@husainwang7663]

"It's too far for you" 😅

[@leejones8485]

😂😂

[@vegasstrong]

Cold hahaah

[@jad7786]

I was at the stadium with my dad when this happened; one of the most beautiful memories I have with my late father. I was 12 years old.

[@user-pg5og9kx1z]

I think this is one of the most underrated English footballer. I don’t think people realise what kind of influence this man had in matches.

[@JinnDante]

As a Greek I can't even get mad. Honor in defeat. This man had a foot of gold.

[@patriciaspratley8953]

I agree

[@allanaruba]

Guess it's similar to how Englishman had to stand and applaud when Ibra scored that overhead kick against us. Some footballing moments transcend nationality and team

[@user-tl3zd1xo1m]

The best live performance of an individual player i have seen.David Beckham is an example; of how to be a leader, professional and family man!

[@Summertime45356]

And a serial cheater!

[@Summertime45356]

And a serial cheater

[@jameslang7722]

That game beckham was everywhere. One man show. Remarkable performance.

[@iNduati]

Redemption.

[@MortanAMrk]

Probably the most important moment of his career, because it put him back in an new light😊

[@FozzQuaker]

This was the moment he gained full redemption from being the pantomime villain in 1998... People can say what they want about David Beckham, but he loved playing for England, and the Three Lions meant everything to him

[@ZAH33D]

​@@FozzQuakerI never heard about it before. What happened back in 1998 aside from the Undertaker throwing off that guy in a hell-in-a-cell from a 15 feet height on to the commentators table?

[@JustCoNa]

@@ZAH33D Beckham performed in a jack and the beanstalk pantomime christmas 98, this was his redemption

[@ZAH33D]

@@JustCoNa valid

[@lawrence4139]

Remember Beckham's half way line goal. One of my best childhood memories Legend

[@drarunvalsan6254]

It was Beckham vs Greece that day. England not playing great. Beckham was everywhere. And finally this amazing kick that has to be one of the best freekicks considering all the events leading to that kick! Legend for a reason!❤

[@glennwhite1534]

Beckhams best game in an England shirt. He didn't stop running for 90 minutes

[@markfish8539]

That’s the key right there! “Uve practiced something so much, its gonna happen when it really needs to happen “

[@bloppysollocksgaming5432]

Still remember it to this day I was a young boy Said to my dad: ‘this is the one’ He replied: ‘yea’ Rest is history 😂😂 Loved watching this guy Just shame we never win 😂

[@stefanolsen1435]

Best performance by an England captain ever.! He was pure world class in that match.

[@smellynelly312]

You are talking out of your arse, Spanner Actually he was the reason we was losing kept no shape getting in the way of Scholes and Gerrard he was Svens love child.

[@alfredlear4141]

Teddy Sheringham Amazing football brain and undoubtedly the secret ingredient to any winning team

[@destrom6845]

So not to England, because you said winning Team, right?

[@eleanorgames2857]

Hated Cole for some reason 😂😂😂 Came to blows numerous times...on the pitch you wouldn't know it... old fergie for ya

[@thomasgibson7523]

he tried to steal the free kick off beckham though, you need to separate ego for the most optimal outcome of the team.

[@shivanishanxyz7469]

This man was literally one of the best midfielders there

[@ghosted000]

What a performance by beckham, I watched a master carry his country when it really needed him that day

[@smellynelly312]

Idiot

[@stevepoole5043]

Captain's performance that night. I was kneeling in front of the TV when that went in. Very impressive goal, game and man.

[@mcooper2505]

He embodied what it is to wear the shirt with pride , for him there is no greater moment in your career than playing for your country ❤

[@raduszilagyi6055]

That really was a perfect free kick. The power, the accuracy, the spin and the moment

[@oluwaogundiran]

Beckie oloye! That was what we called him back in the day. He was surely football royalty!

[@aniketdesai7499]

That greece team perfected the art of defensive counters to the point they won the euros 2 yrs later

[@Friday0891]

"Defensive counters" What a load of croc! They were set piece merchants, that's the fact of the matter. It went down as the worst euros in television history. Did you know that. Easily the worst team to watch

[@dixienourgmous]

​@@Friday0891cry

[@Michael-fc7no]

​@@Friday0891what are you smoking? it's one of the greatest underdog stories of all time!

[@theslavicguy485]

@@Friday0891This sounds personal.

[@stavrospechlivanidis7339]

@@Friday0891 sounds like you have an issue with Greece winning the Euro 2004. But for the Greeks, including myself, where we won't really see another success story like that at least in the near future, it was something magical, something you will never understand because your country is England, Spain, France, Brazil, Argentina etc who are football giants. You don't know how much of an achievement was for Greece to win international silverware in football where traditionally we were at best an average team.

[@Eman14128]

I remember this goal and it was a full circle moment after all the abuse he recieved after the 98 World cup being sent off

[@miaipad8989]

Who asked tho

[@aafgahfah]

absolutely. this kick changed the narrative completely

[@aafgahfah]

@@miaipad8989wtf is that supposed to mean?

[@SuperMillwall]

This is when he won back the fans who all doubted him.

[@BaconSoldier76]

​@@miaipad8989ah bless ya, full hate. Sad sad little man.

[@BlizzRM10MOZES]

That free kick still brings shivers down my spine

[@bogdanalindaragiu1314]

a player that any fan of any team loves.

[@ragstir]

I was there , his performance for the entire match was incredible 👏 🙌

[@inspiredbyhoops]

What a moment 🔥

[@UnitedRedDevils]

Becks put the nation on his back that day 🤘 Most people dont understand the work rate, passion, and skill set that man had. He bled for the cause.

[@fitzantonio1]

Everyone if you want to teach your kids that they should never give up, get them to watch this game, David Beckham vs Greece. The best individual display I've ever seen in a game of football.

[@antonisermedis859]

Even as a Greek, I can say that David Beckham is one of the best players alive. That's the reason he is my idol

[@seanknottslandings4697]

Eh? Best players or best freekick takers?

[@Kats072307]

ο Φρατζέσκος ήταν 10 φορές καλύτερος απ´ τον Μπέκαμ στα φάουλ. Για να μη βάλουμε και τον Τσιάρτα στη συζήτηση

[@saml2145]

I still get goosebumps now.

[@jacrispy90]

Greatest goal ever scored. The amount riding on one kick. The redemption. Everything. Man is a legend. One of a kind.

[@jannford9059]

Beckham is a legend. We need world leaders of the same mettle as David Beckham.

[@edrizzz1234]

That man should have a knighthood by now!

[@sky37blue]

I'm Scottish and I watched that game live. Even I jumped off the couch to celebrate that free kick when it went in. Beckham was phenomenal that night, he put in more effort than the rest of the team combined.

[@sky37blue]

@@NoName88837 I have certainly never celebrated an England goal since 😂

[@Scrapzilla69]

His performance in that game was unreal, he pulled us out the depths in that one

[@jamesshaw4272]

the effort this man put in was so under appreciated

[@andyh6453]

Just watching a his gives me goosebumps

[@nbt3663]

Special moment. Such a beautiful goal! ❤❤

[@Torres4671]

Its really goosebumps when two guys stand for the whole team man!

[@marksteeross5730]

That free kick will go down in history what a goal from the best ever free kick taker in my life.. Also what a player💯💥💥💥

[@Football_editz4you]

What a legend

[@whereweregoingwedonyneedroads]

I remember this so clearly, what a goal and what a feeling seeing that going in.

[@wancukjie]

I'm not a fan of England or Man Utd but the way this man do his free kick is somewhat very satisfied to me. The bend of his body and foot is something else. Just beautiful to see him take the freekick, crosses and long ball.

[@luminoussun]

I will never forget this free kick. Becks saved us that day

[@Nuclear9900]

Oh yessss. !! He was god of curve balls in his prime. The way he could bend the ball, unimaginable 😮And he is reason I started watching football.

[@thejannerofplymouth3654]

Hearing him talking us through it makes it so much better .... 2nd only to bobby moore as englands best captain

[@GuinessOriginal]

Steady on son

[@waweruderrick1067]

Beck's technique is special. Never seen anyone able to reproduce it

[@Pabtttt]

The greatest moment I have ever seen live in football

[@TheCoomar007]

Best moment for english football after '66

[@petto127]

Best moment? This wasnt even tournament, it was qualifying

[@115ffpandthephantomtreble]

Legend

[@jonnycaunt]

This moment never WONT give me goosebumps... I remember this moment soooo vividly

[@roxyla69]

He didn't just score that goal, he was the whole England team that day, and played on every inch of the pitch.

[@SuperMillwall]

His technique is just superb. Nobody and I mean NOBODY had a better technique at striking a dead ball than Beckham.

[@telmolicious]

Definitely the most beautiful but best? Juninho.

[@kostask8866]

Juninho and Roberto Carlos...

[@SuperMillwall]

Beckham all day long. Juninho is arguably the greatest free kick taker ever but his technique is nowhere near as elegant as Beckham’s.

[@telmolicious]

@@SuperMillwall U wrote best though..

[@ermac384]

Ward Prowse deserves a mention

[@ollieman5246]

This is the stuff that people dream of. Unbelievable moment and one of the greatest in football history.

[@sechuan]

was a qualifying match, calm down

[@ollieman5246]

@@sechuan I know, but to score a free kick last minute to save your nation with that much pressure on you must’ve felt surreal and incredible for every England fan and player in that scenario which makes it even more magical

[@jp-wd9qy]

I still get goose bumps watching this goal. Beckham absolute legend

[@danielosullivan2502]

His whole performance that day was just epic !! Every other player had a stinker, he carried us and then he produced that 👌💪🔥

[@faizan14]

You deserve more likes😊

[@waterunderthebridge2291]

If he put his mind on football 100% he'll be a great classic winger. Remember that dude was once an assist leader in Europe playing from side field. He's a baller.

[@mysticalmalevolents]

the "Teddy its too far for you" the way he said it is iconic

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

One of the most talented players that ever played for England.

[@WorldWidePlays_]

What a player!

[@edwardnigma1013]

Ngl david is the most American British man ever

[@Itsyourboy_ray]

What?

[@Ahshdbve]

Most American compliment

[@edwardnigma1013]

@@Itsyourboy_ray just look at him..... The eloquent way he talks and the way he dresses do not match at all

[@krislandeg1096]

The free kick was the cherry on the cake. That whole game was Beckham finest performance in an England shirt.

[@dannygreen4542]

Goosebumps. Every. Single. Time. ❤

[@aurelienchiorino684]

Il a souffert d'être un beau gosse (Comme Ginola), ça l'a deservi. Ce joueur était exceptionnel, un toucher de balle jamais égalé. Passes longues millimètrées,il était magique sur coup de pied arrêtés. De plus, il était très combatif, un putain de joueur.

[@AweSomeGamerzFTW]

People seem to forget the player he was due to his career in fashion, even if all he had was a good free kick and a good ping, he did the hardest part of digging in 95 minutes every single game no matter how off or on he was, would put in a shift.

[@Robin_Oliver]

Try telling Ronaldo that a pretty face is gonna slow u down

[@aurelienchiorino684]

@@Robin_Oliver C.Ronaldo, pretty face ? Bof bof

[@bobzt]

Never mind the Dutch referee should’ve never given that foul to begin with….

[@user-pj9ql8bd3z]

Most humble legend

[@greatstuff8974]

Thats the moment he realized ITS COMING HOME

[@btchplease8211]

Robbery!!! The referee did everything he could to set him up with freekicks outside the penalty area.

[@Tarek_ElMaddah]

Most overrated free kick of all time …. No one outside British shores remembers it …

[@macaque791]

No one knows a single player from your country

[@Carlospjr]

He is a legend 🦵🏻⚽️

[@PattyBandAidz]

For someone that became SO, SOOOO famous, this guy seems like a genuinely humble and decent man. Much respect.

[@rams19810]

He was amazing in that game. Not just the goal.

[@AthelstanEngland]

Remember this so vividly... great moment with my lad. Both left the sofa and hit the ceiling, no mean feat given I'm only 5'7" and my lad was aged ten! Thanks Becks.

[@richivity]

I remember being in a pub in Newcastle and the expression of joy of this bloke I hugged like crazy after Beckham slammed that one in the back of the net. Never seen him since. Fabulous ⚽️

[@JoeGator23]

This guy worked his ass off everyday and refined himself throughout his journey to top-level play... it proves that there is more to success than looks. The long miles are all that matters, obviously Beckham knows what's up.

[@TheMrBennito]

Through that whole match Beckham went full throttle, his work ethics is really something else.

[@jaschoriyev5842]

That was incredible and unbelievable Definitely it was worthwhile and the greatest moment here in history

[@grenvilleward5304]

Just a cool talented guy with lots of charm. He is a role model.

[@nathanhughes6000]

One of the best players ever

[@devinwilcox9318]

This is a great message for young players.

[@Gia1911Logous]

Amazing goal Respect from a Greek Cypriot

[@alfredyeap]

after so many years, I still remember this moment. Becks is the man!

[@kimme6659]

His passing, crossing, corners, his free kick...brilliant!! And that comes from an LFC supporter 🤌

[@fatihdemir9978]

I remember watching this live on tv, it was like time went into slow motion.

[@laurasimpson9294]

I respect and adore him He's such a good human😊

[@lesterphillip5548]

Chills. One of those moments that stick with you

[@leonardnimoy7]

Great memory, stunning free kick, unbelievable work rate, effort and heart. Becks 😎

[@chilli-soup]

I still got the dvd of this game and the 5-1 Germany.

[@Noname-hw9bx]

Every time I hear Beckham speak I remember he sounds like that.

[@narenderbasra4788]

Beckham is good person and one of the best player . Salute

[@Orcaboy]

I watched that live as a boy with my dad. We were both stood up in the living room. And couldn’t believe it just went in. Cherished memory.