David Beckham donates PSG salary

Just An Opinion

I know he's not short on cash but this is an admirable gesture, donating his entire salary at PSG to a local children's charity. Good man David refreshing to see this among some players demands for unreal wages these days.

NabyLadistheman

Wow great stuff from Becks. The man can do no wrong

Esse85

The man is a gentleman, pure class on and off the pitch. Great role model for kids/men around the world.

CSF

In before the cynics.

missingtime

Always liked Becks, this is a really good gesture.

Fair play to him.

That_Guy

Fantastic gesture from him. Always had a soft spot for him. Would still take him at Newcastle in a heart beat.

scudzilla

Awesome stuff from Becks, always been a class act.

Remember when United won the treble, we played Arsenal at home in the feb, was a midweek game, went wit my lad and arrived early so he could get some autographs and meet the players, most signed but Becks arrived late, and shouted out that he couldn't sign but would after the game.

After the game, around 150 fans waiting in the pissing rain, Becks was just getting into his car when someone shouted that he said he'd sign stuff, he just shouted "I did didn't I"

Spent 60 minutes in the pissing rain signing pics and having photo's taken

Soups123

Fair play, one of the players I respect most in football, never thought I'd say that about a ManU man!

Gentleman

EdenHazard

He's too cool.

PhlegmyMoses

It also shows how much he loves playing football. Many called him a part-time player when he moved to the states but he was essentially playing and training year round when he made his loan moves and now he is willing to play for no monetary benefit to himself. Legend.

Corholio

Great gesture from Beckham in fairness.

Wish clubs would make footballing signings though rather than these publicity ones, but thats modern football I guess sadly.

RayCon

wow ... thats fantastic. Very admirable

Kristopherus

well, love him or hate him, you have to hand it to him. Fair play to him.

Oranage2

Unbelievable, fair play Becks.

JaMarcus Hustle

Dreamy and charitable.

Posh is one lucky bitch.

sReq | uTeK

Esse85 wrote: »

The man is a gentleman, pure class on and off the pitch. Great role model for kids/men around the world.

Obviously, apart from when he's whoring around..... :P

Mr Alan

Great stuff from him. Fair play.

Lord TSC

PhlegmyMoses wrote: »

It also shows how much he loves playing football. Many called him a part-time player when he moved to the states but he was essentially playing and training year round when he made his loan moves and now he is willing to play for no monetary benefit to himself. Legend.

He's still going to benefit financially in fairness. He will likely have sponsors and such lining up to get in on the good PR.

But it's still a great gesture and fair play to him

Richard Hillman

A credit to football even without this amazing gesture. No matter how much he has in the bank, he is working hard for 5 months togive to the children of Paris. Thats beyond the call of duty.

premierstone

I admit to being very much an ABU but Becks is pure class, a proper legend.

Hope he cleared it with the missus first though :eek:

P_1

Fair play to him, having said that he probably doesn't need the money at this stage. If a few more footballers took a leaf out of his book maybe, just maybe the game wouldn't be as obscene as it currently is.

PhlegmyMoses

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

He's still going to benefit financially in fairness. He will likely have sponsors and such lining up to get in on the good PR.

But it's still a great gesture and fair play to him

That's secondary financial stuff. He is already a sponsor's dream. Not much more he can do to milk that cow. This just seems like a man who loves football who has decided he wants to help out some less fortunate people.

Washington Irving

P_1 wrote: »

Fair play to him, having said that he probably doesn't need the money at this stage. If a few more footballers took a leaf out of his book maybe, just maybe the game wouldn't be as obscene as it currently is.

To be fair, there's probably a lot of footballers who donate a large chunk of their wages to charity anonymously and Beckham will probably make the money back (and then some) through commercial deals as a result of this, but it's still a fantastic thing to do regardless. Massive help to these charities to even be associated with such a big name, so hats off to him.

Old_-_School

Fowler87

He's a good sort. Fair play to him

20 Times 20 Times

SaulGoode9 wrote: »

fair play Becks , sorry I cant look on positive human nature.

FYP

blatantrereg

He's past it in football terms, and he doesn't strike me someone who'll venture into management or punditry. On the other hand he has huge branding value. Making this donation is a great investment in that.

Dave0301

premierstone wrote: »

I admit to being very much an ABU but Becks is pure class, a proper legend.

Hope he cleared it with the missus first though :eek:

Doubt she is too fussed, she is worth a cool £30 million herself!

Fair play, good cause.

Moneymaker

Always liked him, great gesture.

scudzilla

scudzilla wrote: »

Awesome stuff from Becks, always been a class act.

Remember when United won the treble, we played Arsenal at home in the feb, was a midweek game, went wit my lad and arrived early so he could get some autographs and meet the players, most signed but Becks arrived late, and shouted out that he couldn't sign but would after the game.

After the game, around 150 fans waiting in the pissing rain, Becks was just getting into his car when someone shouted that he said he'd sign stuff, he just shouted "I did didn't I"

Spent 60 minutes in the pissing rain signing pics and having photo's taken

This is what we got, takes pride of place

kingshankly

Brilliant gesture from a true gent some kids lives will be better because of this

Luckycharms_74

Fantastic gesture from Beckham.
He might have made his money over the years, but its very refreshing to see him do this in a football world of mercenaries.

dreamers75

blatantrereg wrote: »

He's past it in football terms

Yeah he has lost his pace, agility and silky skills.

All he will rely on now is his positional awareness and his right foot.

In fairness chap made a fairly decent living out of the 2nd 2.

Dietsquirt

Anyone know what his salary is?

Amirani

Fair play to him. Strange signing all the came, can't see where he'll really fit into the team. Maybe alongside Motta or Matuidi in a central midfield role?

RandolphEsq

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jan/31/david-beckham-paris-saint-germain1?CMP=twt_gu

Beckham, who confirmed his wife and children would stay in London, said he felt "very lucky" to have received a host of offers, including that from PSG.

"I'm 37 years old and was offered a lot of offers, more now than I've had in my career, and at my age. I'm honoured by that. I chose Paris because I can see what the club are trying to do, I can see the players the club are bringing in.

Beckham added that he had never considered a move to a Premier League club. "I've been successful with Manchester United and have always said I would never want to play for another English club. I've a lot of history with Manchester United, the team I support and dreamed of playing for. Unless it was Manchester United, I wouldn't want to play for any other Premier League team."

"I'm still fit, I can still play like I did when I was 21. I've not lost any of my pace because I didn't have any pace.

Washington Irving

SaulGoode9 wrote: »

To be fair, there's probably a lot of footballers who donate a large chunk of their wages to charity anonymously and Beckham will probably make the money back (and then some) through commercial deals as a result of this, but it's still a fantastic thing to do regardless. Massive help to these charities to even be associated with such a big name, so hats off to him.

Little Pea wrote: »

FYP

Seems you missed those parts.

murpho999

Surprising lack of cynicism in this thread.

Are boards.ie footall posters going soft?

Great that he's done it but if he was truly altruistic he would have done it without saying anything.

He has definitely invested in his brand with this move.

Also, amazed at media creaming themselves over it as he's finished as a top footballer.

v3ttel

Fair play to him. He always come across as a genuinely nice guy in his interviews with an unbelievable passion for the game.

The man is a legend.

murpho999

murpho999 wrote: »

Surprising lack of cynicism in this thread.

Are boards.ie footall posters going soft?

Great that he's done it but if he was truly altruistic he would have done it without saying anything.

He has definitely invested in his brand with this move.

Also, amazed at media creaming themselves over it as he's finished as a top footballer.

It's good PR tbf and he doesn't need the cash. He'll probably be a billionaire by the time he hits 60.

He still actually did it though.

The media love stories like this, particularly as he's English. In the same breath, they'd only love to get another scoop like the rebecca Loos affair.

JPA

Nice gesture and it will increase his profile in France, Europe and Qatar.

He'll be rolling in the sponsorship deals.

Just An Opinion

JPA wrote: »

Nice gesture and it will increase his profile in France, Europe and Qatar.

He'll be rolling in the sponsorship deals.

He already was to be fair.

Grid.

Top man....well done Becks!;)

JPA

Just An Opinion wrote: »

He already was to be fair.

Ya. They'll be off the scale though I'd imagine.

ShamoBuc

Credit where credit is due - always liked him as a player and a person, this will only add to peoples admiration of him, and rightly so.

The_Kew_Tour

Legend!!

Henlars67

I've always liked Beckham and fair play to him. It's great for the charity involved.

It's peoples reaction to it that's annoying me.

He's possibly the wealthiest footballer of all time making a relatively tiny donation to charity yet people are absolutely creaming themselves over it.

Henlars67

Henlars67 wrote: »

I've always liked Beckham and fair play to him. It's great for the charity involved.

It's peoples reaction to it that's annoying me.

He's possibly the wealthiest footballer of all time making a relatively tiny donation to charity yet people are absolutely creaming themselves over it.

Loads of players do it but this is Becks!!

Beefy78

Top man, Becks.

MUSEIST

rarnes1 wrote: »

Loads of players do it but this is Becks!!

Didn't drogba give his entire payment from a commercial a few years back to build a hospidal in the ivory coast. I remember reading about it but not much coverage in the media sadly.

Fair play to becks.