Beckham becomes Marie Claire's first male cover star

David Beckham will become Marie Claire's first male cover star next month.

The Beckham photos will appear in the June issue which hits UK shops on May 3.

They will feature alongside an interview with the footballer conducted by Kate Thornton.

Beckham said: "That's what made me want to do it - because I'm the first man ever to go on the cover. I was like 'Wow!' I was so excited about doing the shoot."

The magazine's editor Marie O'Riordan added: "When it came to putting a man on Marie Claire's cover for the first time, there was only one candidate - David Beckham.

"He represents something for every woman - father, husband, footballer, icon. In a word, he's the ultimate hero."