David Beckham revealed he was embarrassed into retiring after being dribbled by Lionel Messi on one occasion.The Manchester United and England hero, 46, called time on his glittering 21-year career after a brief stint at Paris Saint-Germain in 2013.Beckham was at the top of his game for United and Real Madrid, before moving to the United States for a five-year spell and eventually returning to Europe with Ligue 1 side PSG, where he won the league title.But Beckham once admitted it was there that he realised it was time to quit football after being run ragged by a rampant Messi.Messi, who now plays for PSG himself, starred for Barcelona during the 2012/13 season Champions League tie in question.The Argentine was instrumental as PSG were knocked out on away goals after a 3-3 stalemate, which made Beckham reconsider his future in the game.Beckham joked: “I probably decided to retire when Messi was running past me.”He added: “We were ahead. [Messi] came on and Barcelona scored.What year do you think we saw prime David Beckham?
Let us know in the comments section."Despite my age, I enjoyed playing and the team was good in both games. We did things to be proud of.
We didn't lose to them."Since retirement, Beckham has launched his own MLS franchise - Inter Miami.And “Golden Balls” has made his intention clear to land 34-year-old star Messi as the diminutive Argentine reaches the latter end of his career.Beckham said: "Well you know what, we've got great opportunities down in Miami.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It.
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