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Misc
Fame beyond football
Beckham's fame extends beyond the pitch; in much of the world his name is "as
instantly recognizable as that of multinational companies like Coca-Cola and
IBM." Beckham's relationship and marriage to Victoria, who had been famous in
her own right as part of the musical group Spice Girls, contributed towards him
becoming a major celebrity outside of football. Because of this connection,
Beckham has been dubbed "Spiceboy" by the Spanish press. His ex-bodyguard Delfin
Fernandez nicknamed him The Eagle for his extraordinary ability to see small
objects from a great distance. He has recently moved into the world of
aftershave along with Victoria with the release of his own scent: David Beckham
Instinct. Beckham's name was searched for on Google more than that of any other
sporting personality in 2003 and 2004.
Charitable work
Beckham has supported UNICEF since his days at Manchester United and in January
2005 the England Football Captain became a Goodwill Ambassador with a special
focus on UNICEF's Sports for Development program.
He recently hosted the "World Cup Party - Full Length and Fabulous" at his
mansion in Hertfordshire, raising money for three charities, including the
Beckhams' own charity. Over 500 of the richest and most famous faces in England
made appearances.
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