David Beckham confesses ‘it does hurt’ when told what the public really think of him

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David Beckham has expressed his disappointment that his celebrity status often overshadows his football achievements. The Manchester United icon, who won six Premier League titles and a historic Treble in 1999, including the club's first Champions League victory in 31 years, feels his off-field fame has sometimes eclipsed his sporting success.

After leaving Old Trafford in 2003, Beckham continued to add to his impressive career with stints at Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and PSG.

READ MORE: David and Victoria's new Beckingham Palace is £60m Miami mega-pad with cinema and 13 bathrooms READ MORE: David Beckham mocks wife Victoria's eating habits in pointed post – as she eats 'same meal for 25 years' However, it was during his time at his childhood club that his global profile soared, thanks to lucrative deals with Adidas, Emporio Armani and luxury watch brand Tudor.

He's since become a global brand himself and co-owner of MLS team Inter Miami, where he's attracted Barcelona legends Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets.